The Types of Skip Trace Accounts
First, we need to define the different kinds of skip trace. There are three basic types of skip trace accounts, they are:The Typo AccountThis account is really not a skip trace account. The reason that the information is not correct for this debtor is because their information was erroneously inputted... Read More
Mobile Pressure Washing and Cleaning Scheduling
If you own a mobile car washing, pressure washing or auto detailing business you know that when your crews and machines are parked and working that you are making money. You also know that when those units and crews are driving or stuck in traffic you are losing your shirt... Read More
The 5 Traits of Baby Boomer Business Owners
As a practitioner and student of Small Business Marketing, I was recently contemplating ways to enhance my business. I found it fascinating to realize that over 95% of my customers and hot prospects were Baby Boomer's who own a small business.With this group identified as my target demographic, it was... Read More
Alliances: What works, what does not
Why Alliances FailWhen do you know an alliance is falling apart?An alliance will surely fail without good communication on both sides. It will also fail if the alliance partner is not capable of completing the tasks set out in the service level agreement. Service level agreements are usually put in... Read More
The Single Most Powerful Small Business Marketing Tool On The Planet
Let me get right to the point. The single most powerful small business marketing tool on the planet is a marketing plan. Now before you roll your eyes and run for the hills let me clear a few things up.When I talk about a marketing plan I am not referring... Read More
Where Can I Get Clients From?
The following tips have come from a wide variety of sources; some from other successful businesses we know, some from our Home-Based and Small Business Support Group meetings and some we've developed by trial and error.Some of the ways to get clients are:contact previous employers;mailing lists;cold call your target market;attend... Read More
Three Big Barriers To Small Business Marketing Success
When you feel like you're always busy working on your business, but not getting where you want to go, it can be frustrating trying to figure out how to get your marketing on track. It can easily become a "not seeing the forest for the trees" feeling.Here are three big... Read More
Setting Up as an Electronic Repair Authorized Service Center
If you plan to upgrade your workshop into an Authorized Service Center, this should guarantee plenty of work and a secure future. Setting up from scratch as an Authorized Service Center is not an easy job. Your workshop need to meet the manufacturers' requirement first before they can appoint your... Read More
Hiring A Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Business Grow
Are you a home or small business owner and you're Webmaster, receptionist, and assistant all in one, but you've found that there isn't enough time in the day to complete all of these administrative tasks? A "Virtual Assistant" could be your answer.In today's tough economical times it's hard to think... Read More
The Perilous Franchise Agreement: What Did You Sign?
Purchasing a franchise has become one of the most popular avenues for individuals looking to escape the rigid work day of a 9 to 5 job and take the leap into the world of independent business owner. After all, who doesn't dream of being their own boss and controlling the... Read More
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Implementing an Internship Program
CONSIDERING COMPANY NEEDS: In identifying your needs for the internship,... Read More
To Buy A Fat Pig
What does buying a fat pig have to do with... Read More
Small Business Failure? Nuts!
Pardon my enthusiasm, but a large part of your small... Read More
How To Make Sure Your Customers Still Trust Your Small Business
The stock market is still on a wild roller coaster... Read More
Speed Kills on the Web!
I only have to point to the 555 plus failed... Read More
Do Your Best; Hire the Rest
One of the hidden perks of raising six children is... Read More
Outsourcing ? A Positive Approach For Small Businesses
Outsourcing is the strategic use of outside resources to perform... Read More
Small Businesses - Big Obstacles
Everyone is talking about small businesses. In 1993, when it... Read More
Simple Business Tactics Are Your Key To Success
In a world full of complications sometimes we overlook the... Read More
How to Avoid the Most Common Reasons for Small Business Failure
The life cycle of the typical small business is short... Read More
Marketing Your Small Business - The Top 10 Brilliant Ideas
A Brilliant Marketing Idea... sounds great but what is it?... Read More
FTC Adding to the Franchise Rule
Last summer the FTC put forth a report and then... Read More
Mobile Car Wash Market Opportunities in California
The current lack of industry leaders represents an exceptional opportunity... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Your Small Business
While I was hard at work last week, an everyday... Read More
Small Business - Would You Still Need An Accountant If You Didnt Need A Tax Return?
After over thirty years advising small business it still comes... Read More
Expanding Franchisee Advice
Franchisor expansion policies are not as simple as one might... Read More
Using Technology to Manage Customer Loyalty
Don't let your customer satisfaction research initiative collect dust on... Read More
Book Yourself Solid Key #5: Go Forward With Gusto & Articulate What You Do
Want your small business to flip instead of flop?! Statistically... Read More
How to become a Career Coach for Profit
A career coach could be simply defined your job seeking... Read More
Mobile Car Wash and Cleaning Post Office Jeeps
If you own a mobile truck washing, pressure washing or... Read More
Analyzing Customers in Your Business Plan
The Customer Analysis section of the business plan assesses the... Read More
How to Start a Paper Shredding Business
Paper Shredding Business Opportunities are blossoming up everywhere because in... Read More
Small Business And The Ability To Find Market Place Opportunities
Marketing is one of the four corner-posts of a solid... Read More
Small Business Opportunities Magazine Business
A Small Business Opportunities Magazine is one of the new... Read More
Restaurant Operators - What Skills do you Need
A tongue-in-cheek look at the skills required to operate a... Read More
Comparing Boston Area for a mobile car wash business
The Boston suburbs seem to be rich with possible locations... Read More
Franchise Buyers from Hell
I ran a franchise company for many years, a car... Read More
Small Business and Wichita
Owning a small business in Wichita, KS might not be... Read More
Using Business Broker In the Franchising Industry for Franchise Sales
Franchising companies often use Business Broker to help attain sales... Read More
Small Business Newsletter Dilemma: Which Day Do I Send?
If you're just ramping up your small business email newsletter,... Read More
Business Owner--Educate Thyself!
Remember the training programs, seminars, and workshops you had to... Read More
FTC Report on Franchise Rule Making; What Purpose?
The Federal Trade Commission out of the blue decide in... Read More
The Key to Small Business Growth? Buyer Alignment
Unfortunately for all buyers, each selling organization and their individual... Read More
Low Cost or Highly Funded Start Up
Many new ventures are preoccupied with all the money they... Read More
How to Define Business Objectives
Why does a good business relationship rely on having some... Read More
Build Credibility with Expertise
As an Investment Representative you've worked hard to build trust... Read More
How to Find A Group that Needs Speakers
How do you find groups that are in need of... Read More
Beginning an Internship Program
CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR INTERN: Specify the number of hours the... Read More
Starting an Aircraft Washing Service
To wash an airplane there are many items you will... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 3
Continuing from the second article:6. About the aground mathematical model,... Read More
Concrete Cleaning Discussed at World of Concrete Expo 03
If you are in the pressure washing business and are... Read More
Franchise Buyers Lying On Forms
The Federal Trade Commission which governs the franchise industry thru... Read More
Book Yourself Solid Key #5: Go Forward With Gusto & Articulate What You Do
Want your small business to flip instead of flop?! Statistically... Read More
How to Protect Yourself & Your Business
As a business owner, you already know how important it... Read More
25 Valuable Phone Numbers For Small Businesses Success
Starting and growing a small business can be a daunting... Read More
Increase Profits With a Small Investment of Time and No Money
The less a business pays for goods and services the... Read More
Joint Venture Your Way to Extraordinary Sales!
You know what makes me really happy? Drinking a Starbucks... Read More
Using Excel Payroll Sheet to Make Payroll System Easier
For the employees, payday is the brightest day; they finally... Read More
Small Business Support Equals Survival
Support is critical for your small business survival. You may... Read More
How to Make Your Business Image Stand Out Above The Crowd
Traditional advertising methods are still being used for almost 90%... Read More
SBIR vs STTR
SBIR vs. STTR: If you are participating in the SBIR... Read More
When and Why YOU Are the Best Writer for Your Business Plan
WHEN you are operating or planning a small business that... Read More
Drivng Home the Point - An Outsourcing Story in China
A few years ago, I visited Beijing for the first... Read More
Small Business Operators - 7 Reasons You Should Change Your Accountant
A recent survey showed that only 28.7% of small business... Read More
How to Start a Pet Transportation Business
Pet Transportation Services are needed as the number of pets... Read More
Home Based Franchise; What About Future Expansion?
As a franchisor I am always asked by new and... Read More
Job Costing - Do You Know How?
What's your job profitability? I meet with business owners every... Read More
Procrastinate Your Way To A Successful Small Business
What will your business look like a year from today?If... 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... Read More
Asphalt Paving: Striping Your Parking Lot
As you may already know, asphalt paved parking lots do... Read More
Start a Technical Writing Service
Technical writing services are employed to explain the details of... Read More
Small Business - Big Business...Whats the Diff?
Small Business, Big Business ? What's the Diff?Well a lot... Read More
Truck Detailing Shop Business Case Study
As an entrepreneur you can learn a lot by following... Read More
Finding the Right People for your Business
Where do you find the right people for a business... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to... Read More
How to Get Maximum Results With Minimum Effort
Get maximum results with minimum effort. Sounds great doesn't it?... Read More
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