Is It Recess Yet?! Confessions of a Self Employed Workaholic
I have a confession to make. My name is Caroline and I'm a workaholic. I try to pretend I don't have a problem. I try to cover it up. But, in the end I'm faced with the cold hard truth that I am a person who works too much. I... Read More
Setting Prices - Pricing Your Consulting Services
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PRICINGIn case you hadn't noticed, people can react very differently when faced with the same price for a product or service. In fact in most cases, we'll never actually know what is in their minds when they consider a price and then decide to respond to it... Read More
Common Mistakes When Planning Your Medical Spa
Everything starts with a business plan: If you don't have one. Write it. A good business plan will help you get a handle on all of the things that get glossed over in the excitement of starting a new business. It's also a usual requirement for getting financing.Remember that this... Read More
Pressure Washing Market Niche
Those who are in the pressure washer business should not neglect the Hotel exterior cleaning niche. Many five-star hotels spend significant dollars in making sure that their grounds are meticulously cleaned. There are also many regular hotels, which take pride in their hotels. It would be wise to have a... Read More
Frodos Journey: What It Can Teach You About Marketing Your Small Business
Just recently, I took a break and caught "The Return of the King" at the movie theater. At the same time, I was pondering a topic for this article. As often happens, the themes and timing converged. Here are 10 things you can learn about marketing your small business from... Read More
Public Relations: Antidote for Small Business Failure
When small businesses fail, the wreckage is often assigned to undercapitalization, among other mistakes. Seldom is failure attributed to a lack of effective communications that might have modified the behavior of sales prospects in a positive way, thus averting bankruptcy.In my view, raising money for new businesses is a skill... Read More
Small Business Stress Buster: Completion not Perfection
Completion not Perfection Five Keys To Doubling Your Productivity and Boosting Your EffectivenessI frequently meet with business owners and executives who feel overworked and undervalued. Many of them are highly gifted and are in fact contributing a huge amount of work, energy and brilliance to the companies they own or... Read More
Mobile Car Wash Market Opportunities in California
The current lack of industry leaders represents an exceptional opportunity for a large and organized mobile car wash company to achieve regional domination and eventually dominate the Southern California carwash market. The best place to start a regional assault on this market would be to concentrate North and West of... Read More
How To Accept Credit Cards
If you plan to do business online, then your website will need to accept credit cards. For many, the idea of applying for a merchant account sounds like a daunting task, but the truth is that building an online store is incredibly easy these days. The major credit card processing... Read More
There Is Security in Change... But Use Caution
It has been said that the only constant is change. That statement, while true for everyone, it is especially true for those engaged in business activities.Business is an environment based on change ? competition forces change on us. Our customers and clients always want new products and services. They want... Read More
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Are You Making the Most of Your Intern?
KEEPING INTEREST HIGH: Supervision is key to the success of... Read More
Growing Your Small Business Through Alliances and Joint Ventures
-- Beyond Cold Calling, "Warm" Calling and Sending E-mails --Many... Read More
Business Reviews that Work
What is the satisfaction & expectation review of the business... Read More
Take a Break - Have a Pity Party
Pity parties are nothing new. In fact, we do it... Read More
What is your Motto?
Company mottos can easily be printed on a business card.Sometimes... Read More
Recognizing Employees? Contributions Can Go a Long Way
Every employee would like to earn as high a salary... Read More
Pressure Washing Market Niche
Those who are in the pressure washer business should not... Read More
Look Out for that Great Accountant
There are many factors to be considered when you are... Read More
How Your Habits Control Your Small Business Success
Habit: A consistent behavior you perform so frequently that it... Read More
The Wrap on Ag Plastic
While driving through Pennsylvania farmland, you have probably noticed an... Read More
How to Get Started As A Government Contractor
Becoming a contractor or sub-contractor for the U.S. government can... Read More
Competition in the Mobile Car Wash Industry
We have all seen the mobile washing units cruising our... Read More
Pressure Washing at Golf Courses
There are many potential niches for pressure washing companies that... Read More
Postcards Make It Rain Referrals
One of the simplest ways to expand your marketing efforts... Read More
Are You Running Your Business or Is Your Business Running You?
Being a small or home-based business owner can be loads... Read More
Mobile Pressure Washing and Cleaning Scheduling
If you own a mobile car washing, pressure washing or... Read More
Accepting Checks in Your Business Virtually Risk Free
Most businesses accept checks as form of payment for goods... 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
QSR Quick Service - Fast Food Restaurants Labor Situation in United States
One of the major complaints in the QSR Quick Service-Fast... Read More
Getting City Contracts; Local Government Contracting
All cities have a purchasing office and/or a procurement officer.... Read More
Breaking The Chains!
Everyday, customers and business owners are bombarded with billboards, logos,... Read More
What is Rule 15c211 and Reverse Merger
Rule 15C211Under SEC Rule 15C211, a U.S. securities broker or... Read More
Starting a Mobile Auto Detailing Business; Dry Wash or Pressure Wash?
Many experienced auto detailing professionals who have started out using... Read More
Survival Tips For Your Small Business
No matter type of business you operate you've got to... Read More
The Workers? Compensation Situation in this Country is Nuts, Arnold in CA Takes Action
The Workers' Compensation situation in this country is unbelievable. Why,... Read More
FTC Adding to the Franchise Rule
Last summer the FTC put forth a report and then... Read More
Mobile Car and Truck Washing Vehicle Placement
To maximum potential profits and dollars in a mobile washing... Read More
The Number of Pages in the UFOC in Franchising is Still Growing Today
Today required franchise disclosure documents are over 200 pages generally.... Read More
Cashing In Your Chips & Pastures New
No, I'm not talking about gambling or dairy cows ?... Read More
1-2-3 Steps To A Successful Joint Venture
A successful joint venture marketing effort is the goal of... Read More
You Dont Yet Know What You Dont Know
Someone new to business ownership recently told me, "Before I... Read More
Starting a Tractor Washing Business
In the heavy equipment cleaning business you can make good... Read More
Starting a Business in New Hampshire
Hew Hampshire car wash market. Well we have visited every... Read More
Image of Your Franchise Automotive Outlet is So Important
Image of your franchise automotive outlet is so important. Some... Read More
Virtual Assistant ? Questions Answered
What is a Virtual Assistant?A Virtual Assistant is a person... Read More
Expanding Franchisee Advice
Franchisor expansion policies are not as simple as one might... Read More
If You Want to Work from Home
Here are some important points to take note of if... Read More
Tips on Setting Up Your Small Business Bank Account
One of the first things you will need to set... Read More
Cleaning Grain Silos, Towers, Containers, and Combines
If you run a pressure washing company in a rural... Read More
Creating a Dynamite Account Plan
Why do you need an account plan?When you first decide... Read More
Launching your Business with a Chamber of Commerce
Why are Chambers a good launching pad?Chambers provide you with... Read More
Do You Need the Help of a Virtual Assistant?
Running a business, whether large, small or in your home,... Read More
Data Loss - Can Your Company Survive? (Most Do Not)
Data. Most people think it is a term relegated to... Read More
How to Achieve Real Success in Business: Five Breezy Tips
Achieving real success should be the goal of any good... Read More
Collect that Debt - Your Business Depends on it
The efficiency of debt collection is the difference between a... Read More
Bogus Investor and Consumer Complaints and Consumer Misrepresentation
Like most regulatory bodies in the United States, the Federal... Read More
Is Your Business Property Safe and Secure?
Security Professionals provide the products and services necessary to create... Read More
A Portable Trade Show Exhibit Makes for an Easier Show
You can make your trade show experience much easier by... Read More
Entrepreneur to Employer
You make the decision to go into business and for... Read More
Using Technology to Manage Customer Loyalty
Don't let your customer satisfaction research initiative collect dust on... 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
Setting Prices - Pricing Your Consulting Services
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PRICINGIn case you hadn't noticed, people can... Read More
From Birth to Death
Your product is dying. With the same inevitability that we... Read More
Three Ways to Add Leverage to Your Small Business
Remember those drawings from science class of how a lever... Read More
Two Types Of Business Plan Cover Pages ? Which One Are You Using?
This is the tale of two business plans with very... Read More
Marketing Your Small Business - The Top 10 Brilliant Ideas
A Brilliant Marketing Idea... sounds great but what is it?... Read More
Most Franchises Are Small Home Businesses
Many of our nations 400,000 franchisees run their businesses out... Read More
Never Burn a Bridge
Why should you always maintain a good report with a... Read More
Top Ten Tips for Leveraging Conferences for Big SUCCESS!
As I am preparing for my attendance to the CoachVille's... Read More
How to Get Maximum Results With Minimum Effort
Get maximum results with minimum effort. Sounds great doesn't it?... Read More
Work is a Four Letter Word
I love work, I can watch it all day.I am... Read More
Window Cleaning Business Case Study
How do window cleaning franchise businesses start? It is a... Read More
Entrepreneurs Go Virtual!
With the massive explosion of start-ups and home businesses developing,... Read More
Small Businesses With Work Trucks; A Warning
If you are a non-operator owner of many work trucks,... Read More
The Truth About Government Grants for Your Business
Free money! Receive up to $25,000 that never has to... Read More
Franchising Industry Burdened in Over Regulation
There were only an estimated 1800 active franchisors in this... Read More
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