Entrepreneurs and Franchisors Watch Out
New Franchisors and Entrepreneurs need to watch out as they enter into the world of franchising. What advice can I give to a new franchisor, I was asked today by another entrepreneur with a wonderful new concept; what are the tiger traps that lay ahead?So you are a new franchisor?... Read More
Collection Agency Selection
Frankly, given the legal and regulatory requirements involved in attempting to collect a debt, it makes as much sense to do it yourself as it does to try to remove your own appendix. A collection agency is, on the whole, much cheaper than a doctors - and lawyers. Do yourself... Read More
Earn More Money in Your Small Business by Creating a PIG
If you really want to earn more money with your small business than you need to strongly consider adding a P.I.G. Obviously, I am not referring to the questionably adorable pot bellied pig that many fine people have adopted for a pet. The concept of adding a Passive Income Generator... Read More
FTC Adding to the Franchise Rule
Last summer the FTC put forth a report and then asked for comments on modifications of the franchise rule. There has been no real significant changes since the 1970's, but lots of opinions and case law along the way. All these complications of rules and the rules proposed today by... Read More
Small Business Planning -- Three Myths
Are you -- like 70 percent of small business owners -- working without a plan?Here are three myths that need to be dispelled about strategic planning for small business.1. It has to be formal -- Not so.The value of a strategic plan for your small business is in putting the... Read More
The Skills Gap: It Pays to Use Experts
By outsourcing to skilled professionals you'll be able to grow your business without adding overhead.Here are some of the costs associated with growing a business through acquiring staff:* recruitment* payroll and tax obligations* national insurance* employers liability* benefits (pension, car, medical, dental)* holiday pay / sick pay / maternity pay... 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 have spent nearly twenty-five years searching for the holy-grail of home-based businesses. Now this article is not about a business, but rather a system that Fortune 500 companies always use but it's rarely used by home-based businesses, affiliate or network... Read More
A Key to Success: Be Consistent
Over the years I heard the best way to learn something is to to teach it. Well, this week's topic, practicing consistent behavior, is definitely something I need to learn and practice more effectively.When I made the commitment to refocus my energies on writing again, I had the best intentions.... Read More
Why are Reverse Mergers Often the Victims of Short Sellers?
There is a great deal of abuse going on in the OTC Bulletin Board Market and a lot of money is being made as result of it. Regulators are trying to deal with the problem but are unable to put a halt to it, unless they take drastic steps which... Read More
Pressure Washing Business Case Study, Tractor Cleaning
So often small service businesses fail to exploit niches, which have little if any competition. I know as I built my companies we always tried to identify all the market niches and go after them. We were not always able to succeed at everything, occasionally we would fail; it happened... Read More
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Politics, Environmental Rules, and Mobile Car Washes
During the California Recall Election, I was very interested. Without... Read More
Creating a Dynamite Account Plan
Why do you need an account plan?When you first decide... Read More
Competition Relations in Auto Detailing
There is significant competition in auto detailing and car washing.... Read More
Real World Accounting for Small Business Owners
If you're like me, you love accounting. It's so fascinating... Read More
Pressure Washing Graders and Tractor Motors
When pressure washing heavy equipment each piece of equipment has... Read More
Street Wars Between Mobile Car Washers and Mobile Auto Detailers
There is much competition in the mobile auto detailing business.... Read More
Implementing an Internship Program
CONSIDERING COMPANY NEEDS: In identifying your needs for the internship,... Read More
Small Business Support Equals Survival
Support is critical for your small business survival. You may... Read More
10 Best Practices to Consider as Your SBIR Negotations Approach Contract Signature
10 Best Practices to consider as your SBIR negotiations approach... Read More
How to Promote Your Business by Entering Contests
You are probably hard at work promoting your business (and... Read More
The Perilous Franchise Agreement: What Did You Sign?
Purchasing a franchise has become one of the most popular... Read More
The More you GIVE the More you GET
Why give freebies?We have all seen freebies at trade shows... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
1. Everyone Makes A Difference ? Despite not letting him... Read More
Want to Grow Your Business? Make an Irresistible Offer
My clients and many of my readers are small and... Read More
How to Start Home Based Travel Businesses
Home based travel businesses are no longer the wave of... Read More
Pressure Washing Heavy Equipment
One of the best ways to make money in the... Read More
Small Business Planning -- Three Myths
Are you -- like 70 percent of small business owners... Read More
Do You Own Your Business Or Does It Own You?
What was your aim when you went into business for... Read More
Banking and Company Credit Card Policies for Small Business
Does your small business have a banking and credit card... Read More
Finding the Right Virtual Assistant for Your Small Business
Articles abound advising the business community how to properly screen... Read More
A Day in the Life of a Self Employed Professional
It's Monday morning and Connie the Consultant sits in her... Read More
Proper Care and Feeding of the Business Owner
That sizzling sound you're hearing may be a symptom of... Read More
Passion Is Key To A Successful Business
Passion. Passion alone can make your business successful. As an... Read More
The Virtual Assistant
As a small business owner, outsourcing work to Virtual Assistants... Read More
Why Does a Business Fail and What Can You Do to Stop It?
I believe the number one reason why a business will... Read More
Comparing Boston Area for a mobile car wash business
The Boston suburbs seem to be rich with possible locations... Read More
Collaborative Negotiating: A Win-Win Strategy
COLLABORATIVE NEGOTIATING:Collaborative negotiating is a win-win strategy that can focus... Read More
Why Do Most Online Small Businesses Fail?
Search Engines account for almost 90% of all web traffic!In... Read More
Cashing In Your Chips & Pastures New
No, I'm not talking about gambling or dairy cows ?... Read More
How to Integrate Yourself in Someone Elses Business
When do you need to get more involved with the... Read More
Environmental Boat Washing and Detailing
Some marine biologists feel that the concentration of dead marine... Read More
Consistency with Janitorial and Cleaning Businesses
Consistency is a huge word when operating your business. I... Read More
Restaurant Operators - What Skills do you Need
A tongue-in-cheek look at the skills required to operate a... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to... Read More
The Role of the Business Model and Strategy for Business
People will always stress that having a well researched business... Read More
Cost Effective Franchise Regulations, Come again
The Franchise Group at the Federal Trade Commission in all... Read More
Why Internet Shopping is the New Mall of the Future
Last year, trillions of dollars transferred hands on the internet... Read More
Franchising and Royalty Payments
If you are thinking of turning your current into a... Read More
Write An Effective Job Proposal
I am simply amazed at the problems some of my... Read More
Restaurant Operators - What Skills do you Need
A tongue-in-cheek look at the skills required to operate a... Read More
Build Credibility with Expertise
As an Investment Representative you've worked hard to build trust... Read More
Youll See It When You Believe It - Growing Your Business from the Inside Out
What unspoken message are you sending your clients and customers?... Read More
11 Benefits of Starting a House Cleaning Business
One of the biggest fears people have about starting a... Read More
When to Say NO!
When is it a good thing to say no to... Read More
Franchise Territories for Mobile Businesses; Why Limitations
In franchising an individual desirous of their own business will... Read More
Expand Your Professional Organizer Business
Grow your Professional Organizer business by branching out into related... Read More
Consistency Builds Trust
You know your prospects need what you sell. You know... Read More
So What? How to Elicit Benefits from Features
"So what?" is a lovely question.It can lead to a... Read More
Small Business Spoiler - Procrastination
One of the most common issues that comes up for... Read More
Mobile Car Washes and Shoe Policies
Mobile carwashing is hard work, it is tough on the... Read More
Find Your Niche & Follow It - Part 1
In this series of articles I'm going to show you... Read More
Cashing In Your Chips & Pastures New
No, I'm not talking about gambling or dairy cows ?... Read More
Mini-Blind Cleaning Business, Case Study
Sometimes the simple businesses are the ones, which make good... Read More
Should I Franchise or Not?
A reader of one of my online sessions asked should... Read More
What are the COSTS Associated with joining Leads Groups?
When it comes to cost, how much can you afford... Read More
Finding the Right Virtual Assistant for Your Small Business
Articles abound advising the business community how to properly screen... Read More
Tracking Revenue For MORE Profits
The revenue history is a vital piece of your power... Read More
10 Cardinal Rules for Business Growth
After over 30 years of participating in hundreds of businesses,... Read More
More Business Card Marketing
If you are worried about how many different business cards... Read More
Dispute Resolution; Competing With Other Franchisees
If you are in a franchise and have a territory... Read More
Small Business - Is The Accounting Profession Ripping Them Off?
My 16 year-old daughter said, "Gee Dad! You look just... Read More
Do You Own Your Business Or Does It Own You?
What was your aim when you went into business for... Read More
Five Quick Ways to Speed Up Cash Flow
At one point or another, almost every business runs short... Read More
Business Scents - Do They Work?
You see it often in large shopping complexes. Customers seem... Read More
Expanding Franchisee Advice
Franchisor expansion policies are not as simple as one might... Read More
Cash Flow: Why Chaos Equals Poor Cash Flow
Recently one of my customers told me the chaos swirling... Read More
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