Small Business Failures in America - Cash Flow Issues
We are noticing an increase in the length of time it takes Large corporations to pay on their invoices to our team. Fortune 500s are tending to pay their vendors more slowly, which will hurt the already strapped small businesses in America. These same small businesses employ 2/3 the population... Read More
Choosing A Business Thats Right For You
Q: I really want to start my own business, but I have no idea what business would be best suited for me. I'm also eager to get started, but I don't want to pick the wrong business just because I'm impatient. How should I go about deciding what business would... Read More
FTC Report on Franchise Rule Making; What Purpose?
The Federal Trade Commission out of the blue decide in November of 2004 that they wanted to revamp the franchise and business opportunity rule; specifically addressing franchising. Now then, why now? To prove to the masses that the Federal Trade Commission is in control? After all it is nearly 10... Read More
Using Holidays to Put Some Extra Cheer in Your Cash Box
No matter your age or station in life, we all look forward to holidays. They give us a reason to decorate, celebrate, and most of all, spend.Think back to any of last year's holidays. Did you buy some new decorations? Probably. Did you plan a party or host a dinner?... Read More
Franchises Must Meet Legal Definition to be an Actual Franchise
All franchises must meet the legal definition of a franchise no matter what they call it before it is an actual franchise. This is the Federal Trade Commissions take on the franchise rule. It is not illegal to call a company a franchise even if it is not one and... Read More
Using Excel Payroll Sheet to Make Payroll System Easier
For the employees, payday is the brightest day; they finally get the compensation they so well deserve for the services they rendered. For the employer, this could be nerve-wracking, not because they don't want to pay their employees, but because some employers have a hard time calculating the payroll. Some... Read More
Sample; Territory Reduction Policy for a Franchise Company
I propose this thought on the subject of Franchisee territory reduction based on performance for a Mobile Business Model. Please read the sample policy below as it explains the reasoning and methodologies considered to extend brand without risking underdeveloped territory. We will use a Mobile Car Wash Franchise Business for... Read More
Why You Need A Virtual Assistant
How much is your time really worth? Is it worth £50 an hour or £100 an hour? YOUR time is most valuable because it is your responsibility to generate new revenue for your business. Doing small and often trivial admin chores yourself does not really add value to your business... Read More
The Key to Creating Total System Empowerment
In this paper, I will:1. provide a framework for creating total system power at all levels and in all positions;2. describe the regularly recurring pitfalls that limit total system power, and3. demonstrate how these pitfalls can be avoided in order for systems to realize their full potential.***An Empowered SystemA system... Read More
Share Ad Expenses to Boost Profits
The challenges of the small business owner are well documented. They must battle for market share against larger competitors, run all aspects of their business, and even pay higher rates for advertising and other marketing related expenses. Small businesses generally do not qualify for volume discounts when it comes to... Read More
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The Responsibility Conundrum - Where art Thou?
Mr/Ms, 'not me' is often on holidays in your business.... Read More
Secrets of Cleaning Truck Trailers in Your Fleet from a Veteran Truck Washer
Cleaning the trailers towed by big trucks is not easy,... Read More
Franchising 101- What You Absolutely Need to Know
Franchising has made the world look really small. The well... Read More
Entrepreneurs Ask: What Can a Virtual Assistant Do For Me?
Great question!Freeing your time is an indisputably key element in... Read More
How to let go of your EGO
When does your ego get in the way?Let's go back... Read More
Eight Key Steps to Selling Your Business and Cashing In
This year, some 700,000 American businesses will be sold. Most... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to... Read More
Do Your Best; Hire the Rest
One of the hidden perks of raising six children is... Read More
Awning Cleaning Business Case Study: Entrepreneurship 101
It is most fascinating to study how entrepreneurs spot opportunity... Read More
Become The Squeaky Wheel and Watch Your Business Skyrocket!
Providing high quality customer service is a must for any... Read More
How Disabled Veterans Can Win Government Contracts
The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) is a program that... Read More
Carwash Franchisor Case Study
There are only a handful of car wash franchises in... Read More
Small Business Owners - They Owe You The Money Why Dont They Pay?
Doesn't it frustrate you when you've given good service, sometimes... Read More
Three Ways to Add Leverage to Your Small Business
Remember those drawings from science class of how a lever... Read More
Self-Employment: Do you know the Difference between Rates and Wages
The difference between rates and wages is not always clear... Read More
Successfully Adding a Service To Your Business
There will come a time in your business where you... 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
Dealing With a Crooked on the Take Government Worker
Many government department heads are on the take. Oh they'll... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Joining a Professional Association
I'll be the first to admit that I went a... Read More
Do You Need the Help of a Virtual Assistant?
Running a business, whether large, small or in your home,... Read More
Take a Break - Have a Pity Party
Pity parties are nothing new. In fact, we do it... Read More
How to Start Home Based Travel Businesses
Home based travel businesses are no longer the wave of... Read More
Do Home Businesses Complicate Small Business Debt Collection Laws?
The home-based business market, sometimes called the SOHO (small-office/home-office) market,... Read More
Small Business Secrets: Self-Confidence Can Be Arranged
At first blush this idea might be difficult to wrap... Read More
Tell Me a Story: A Simple But Powerful Tool to Build Your Business
Everyone loves a good story. Whether it's the story of... Read More
Postcard Marketing ? Low Cost Visibility
You need to be visible to attract customers, right? But... Read More
Dont Let Your Small Business Fall in the FDCPA Trap
When someone owes your small business money, you certainly feel... Read More
Dispute Resolution; Competing With Other Franchisees
If you are in a franchise and have a territory... Read More
Choose Your Own Guru
What is a guru?A guru is a teacher. A mentor.... Read More
Sexual Harassment - Its just not on!
Sexual Harassment is a disturbing part of employment life in... Read More
(P)Refer to Grow Your Business
(Although this article is geared towards small business owners, the... Read More
Never Burn a Bridge
Why should you always maintain a good report with a... Read More
Marketing Your Small Business with Success Stories
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --An effective and compelling... Read More
Basic Psychology of Franchisee Ownership and Expansion
If you are a franchisee of a large franchise system;... Read More
Do You Microbifer in Your Cleaning Business?
Microfiber cleaning towels have been around for about ten years... Read More
Going Public: The Process for Small and Mid-size Companies to Go Public
It's the dream of every person who starts a business... Read More
Sex Up Your Business Growth
A top executive called up me late in the night.... Read More
Small Business Survival
In today's economic climate, the first priority for the small... Read More
Does Your Company Have a Business Image Manual
Every business regardless of size needs a "Business Image Manual"... Read More
Setting Prices - Pricing Your Consulting Services
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PRICINGIn case you hadn't noticed, people can... Read More
Tell Me a Story: A Simple But Powerful Tool to Build Your Business
Everyone loves a good story. Whether it's the story of... Read More
Virtual Assistance for Healthcare Professionals
Administrative and clerical tasks are the bane of every industry.... Read More
Why Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Should
As the owner or an employee of a small-to medium-sized... Read More
Small Business Marketing Secrets: Look Like Sizzle, Be The Steak
You've heard marketing and advertising gurus quip, "Sell the sizzle,... Read More
Four Reasons Why Small Businesses Succeed (or Fail)
The American system of business management has been admired and... Read More
Chamber Membership will BOOST your Business
When is the Chamber ideal for your business?Joining a Chamber... Read More
Small Business Health Check-Up
If your home business is not performing the way you... Read More
How to become a Career Coach for Profit
A career coach could be simply defined your job seeking... Read More
5 Small Business Management Questions to Help Choose Marketing Programs
As small business managers, we juggle limited resources in a... Read More
Should I Franchise or Not?
A reader of one of my online sessions asked should... Read More
How To Accept Credit Cards
If you plan to do business online, then your website... Read More
North County San Diego Small Business
North County San Diego has had some significant growth, and... Read More
Procrastinate Your Way To A Successful Small Business
What will your business look like a year from today?If... Read More
Top 10 Rules for Small Business Success
1. TargetYou are not all things to all people. Decide... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 2
In the first article we mentioned the main characteristics that... Read More
Do I Have to Do EVERYTHING Myself?!
The air in my client's office nearly crackled with her... Read More
Janitorial Cleaning Service: Getting Started
A janitorial cleaning service is one of the best businesses... Read More
Business Debt Collection Letter Writing Secrets
Debt collection letters--an overview"Debt collection letter" in the singular may... Read More
How to Compete with the Big Guns?!
Many small business startups fail within the first 2 years... Read More
How Micro Loans Can Mean Macro Success for Your Business
"Inch by inch, row by row...that's the way my garden... Read More
A Business Plan Is Not Worth A Cracker To A Struggling Business - A Plans The Last Thing It Needs
Before you start a business we encourage you to prepare... Read More
Success & The Nature of Things
The story is told of a tiger chasing some goats... Read More
Franchisor Prospect Checklist Sample Form
Due to the over regulation in the Franchising Industry and... Read More
Grants vs. Contracts
Commonly folks have asked me what the technical difference is... Read More
Expanding your business.
Are you a small business owner who wants to expand... Read More
Motorcycle Detailing Procedures Manual Sample Outline
If you are a motorcycle detailer and need to expand... Read More
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