Advertising - For Small Businesses (Part 2)
How to do itPeople skim through newspapers and magazines and they aren't necessarily looking for information on products or services (unless they're reading the classifieds) It's therefore absolutely vital that your advertisement grabs their attention and encourages them to read more. Many ads are designed merely to create awareness of... Read More
Franchises Offer Shortcuts, But Not Control
Q: I will be retiring this year at age 60 and intend to fulfill my lifelong dream of owning my own business. I'm too old to start from scratch, so I'm looking at several franchise opportunities, including fast food, auto parts, and an accounting service. What should I consider before... Read More
Small Business - A Thing Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly
A thing worth doing is worth doing badly. Yes I know that it should be 'well'. My grandma drummed into me that whatever I did I should do it as well as I possibly could.But grandma said that there was another side to it. If it were worth doing, even... Read More
How to Achieve Real Success in Business: Five Breezy Tips
Achieving real success should be the goal of any good businessman. But what is real success? I believe that it is no just money, or instant growth. In my opinion real success is composed of the following factors. Good growth, good reputation and above all peace of mind. In this... Read More
Your Ideal Client ? A Key Concept for Solo and Small Business Marketing
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody."--Bill CosbyHave you ever had clients that were more trouble than they were worth? Maybe they were always late to pay, or didn't do what they said they'd do. Maybe you just had a... Read More
Consistency Builds Trust
You know your prospects need what you sell. You know they want what you sell. Heck, you know that they even sent away for information on your service and requested a quote.But the fact is you are missing one major piece of the puzzle.Want to know what it is?No matter... Read More
Top Ten Tips for Leveraging Conferences for Big SUCCESS!
As I am preparing for my attendance to the CoachVille's Third Annual Coaching Conference, I have been considering how I can make the most of my conference attendance. These ten tips will support you in leveraging those conference you will attend in the future and for creating an unforgettable experience!1.... Read More
Do You Really Need a Toll-Free Number for Your Business?
Do You Really Need a Toll-Free Number for Your Business? The answer is YES! If you run a home business, whether it's a direct sales business, a part-time venture, or if you work full-time from home, if you don't have a toll-free number, you could be leaving money on the... Read More
Restaurant Operators - What Skills do you Need
A tongue-in-cheek look at the skills required to operate a restaurant but?on he whole they come pretty close to the truth.People Skills, You need to be good with people, because you will have different customers almost every day, you will have repeat customers who have higher expectations, a high-maintenance... Read More
Build Credibility with Expertise
As an Investment Representative you've worked hard to build trust with your pension clients. Now, you can solidify that long term relationship with your expertise on one of the greatest fears of small business retirement plan sponsors.Next to an audit, nothing frightens retirement plan sponsors more than a notification letter... Read More
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Due Dilegence 101 Or What You Do Not Know Can Kill You! - Part 1
Introduction: This article is written as a general discussion on... Read More
SBIR - A Nice Add-on Business
If you are a small business and qualify to participate... Read More
6 Steps to a Successful Medical Spa Expansion
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, since... Read More
Round Pegs In Round Holes: The Amazing Secret of Succeeding in Any Business Every Time!
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Trailblazer Interview with Diane J. Levin, Partnering Solutions
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The Federal Trade Commission decided to sit down and revamp... Read More
5 Tips for Hiring a GREAT Bookkeeper
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Small Business Marketing: Specialize or Generalize?
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Washing the exterior of a truck. Sounds easy right? Well,... Read More
Using Technology to Manage Customer Loyalty
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How to Give FREE Advice and Make Money
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Get Free Payroll Forms Download from the Internet
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6 Ways Small Businesses Can Survive In A Crazy Economy
Contrary to popular belief, small businesses can survive a crazy... Read More
Small Business and Branding ? Why and How?
When we speak of branding most of the time people... Read More
Cleaning Service Stations with a Pressure Washer
Fuel prices these days are quite high and they take... Read More
How to Achieve Real Success in Business: Five Breezy Tips
Achieving real success should be the goal of any good... Read More
Business Reviews that Work
What is the satisfaction & expectation review of the business... Read More
Small Business Ideas - Your Image Can Lose You Business
What image do you and your people portray to your... Read More
Creative Marketing Tips: Simple Things You Can Use In Your Business To Attract More Clients
The single most important activity you can do in your... Read More
Small Business Success Secret: Focus on Your Genius Work?
Do you know what your genius work is? It's the... Read More
Personal Success - Take a Break from Business
Have Some Time to Yourself One of the most important... Read More
Franchising and Royalty Payments
If you are thinking of turning your current into a... Read More
How to Become Successful in the Field of Financial Consultants
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A Look at Small Business Incorporating in Florida
The choice to incorporate a small business in Florida has... Read More
Pressure Washing Heavy Equipment
One of the best ways to make money in the... Read More
Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business
Now that you have invested your time, energy and money... Read More
Age Old Marketing Technique Improves Business Plan Executive Summaries
Every business plan book tells you how the Executive Summary... Read More
A Great Logo Is A Marketing Must-Have. But Is It Affordable For Small Business Owners?
And is having a logo really that important?My answer to... Read More
Temporary Staffing Agency: How to Start
The temporary staffing industry continues to expand, with yearly double-digit... Read More
7 Habits of Highly Successful Small Business Owners
Do you spend every waking minute in your business? Do... Read More
Janitorial Cleaning Service: Getting Started
A janitorial cleaning service is one of the best businesses... Read More
Pressure Washer Concrete Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning concrete is tough and there is an easy way... Read More
Get Out Of The Rut And Back On the Track
Do you sometimes find yourself just going "through the motions"... Read More
Expanding A Mobile Car Wash Business
What is the best time to expand a mobile car... Read More
Mobile Car Washes and Shoe Policies
Mobile carwashing is hard work, it is tough on the... Read More
Making Your Purpose Your Business Step #2- Getting From Point A to Point B
In my previous article, Step 1, your challenge for the... Read More
Where Can I Get Clients From?
The following tips have come from a wide variety of... Read More
Small Business Checks ? Money Saving Options
When you go into business for yourself, there are many... Read More
Hosted PBX, Is It Right For You?
"Order Now!" "Your Business Will Fail If You Don't Have... Read More
How To Make Sure Your Customers Still Trust Your Small Business
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But Weve Always Done It This Way
Sacred cows take a long time to die. We get... Read More
Boston Suburban areas a good choice to run a business
BioTechs even with the latest news had shed over 1000... Read More
Everything I Need to Know About Business I Learned From My Nametag
So there I was ? sitting in the audience of... Read More
How To Ruin Your Business
If you're like the rest of us, you've spent a... Read More
Business Plans - What Consultants Don?t tell You!
Do you have a Business Plan? Congratulations, but you are... Read More
How to Profit Handsomely From a Secret Business Model Virtually No Small Business is Using!
Have you been searching for the perfect home-based business? I... Read More
Accepting Checks in Your Business Virtually Risk Free
Most businesses accept checks as form of payment for goods... Read More
Outsourcing ? A Positive Approach For Small Businesses
Outsourcing is the strategic use of outside resources to perform... Read More
What Is YOUR Value Proposition?
Every company has a value proposition. That is a statement... Read More
How the Crab Effect Obstructs Growth and How to Conquer It
Some of the greatest words of wisdom for any man... Read More
Top Ten Blunders Business Owners Make
In today's marketplace the words 'job security' have become an... Read More
A Gift Basket Home Business is an Easy Way to Wrap up Profits
You want to know more about making money with your... Read More
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There are many potential niches for pressure washing companies that... Read More
Local Search and Internet Yellow Pages - A Whole NewVocabulary for Small Businesss
Buyers want both online and local information about where to... Read More
Fleet Washing Expansion Considerations
Many times small businesses want to expand their businesses and... Read More
Covenants Not To Compete: Another Franchise Quandary
Imagine that you have operated a successful franchise business for... Read More
Creating Lists to Learn About Yourself, Your Business and Your Customers
I love lists. I make them for everything. And I'm... Read More
Alliances: What works, what does not
Why Alliances FailWhen do you know an alliance is falling... Read More
Explode Your Consulting Income
Here are just a few ways to increase and diversify... Read More
Three Ways to Add Leverage to Your Small Business
Remember those drawings from science class of how a lever... Read More
Consistency with Janitorial and Cleaning Businesses
Consistency is a huge word when operating your business. I... Read More
Choose Your Own Guru
What is a guru?A guru is a teacher. A mentor.... Read More
Three Small Business Secrets to Getting More Billable Time
As small business owners we're in business to make money... Read More
How to Write a Credit Policy for Your Business
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