Top 10 Rules for Small Business Success
1. TargetYou are not all things to all people. Decide on your niche--narrow your focus and broaden your appeal.2. Be DifferentIf your competitors are doing it, don't. Stand out from an overcrowded marketplace where so much of the advertising and products look the same.3. Build a TeamDon't hire an employee... Read More
You Dont Yet Know What You Dont Know
Someone new to business ownership recently told me, "Before I opened my business, I thought I was pretty well prepared. I knew how to produce and deliver our product. I worked through the numbers with my accountant and banker. I talked to many others in the same business. I was... Read More
Success & The Nature of Things
The story is told of a tiger chasing some goats to catch one for dinner. During the chase the tiger is injured and as she is dying, gives birth to a tiger cub. The goats had never seen a baby tiger before, so they stopped running to watch and decided... Read More
Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures
Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail boat trailers. There is an easy and efficient way to do this with little effort. Washing and waxing boat trailers is an easy sale. Be sure to offer the boat owner a trailer wax. Let the owner know that a... Read More
How Is the LEGAL SYSTEM Dishing Out JUSTICE in Your Town?
Thankfully, most of us will never find out. That is a GOOD thing! However, if YOU are a small business owner it's something worth knowing before one day you get kicked in the back-side.I've advocated for many years - ALWAYS invest in GOOD legal counsel; a qualified Accountant [CPA]; and... Read More
Franchise Sales and Use of Online Franchise Directories
Franchising Directory Sites-Paid Advertising, Lead Generation for FranchisingFranchising Directory Sites are not doing the Industry any good. Typically they charge a fee for advertising per month or charge per sales for the lead, there must be 50 such sites. Only a few are able to generate significant leads, which you... Read More
Top 7 Small Business Resources for 2005
If you want to start a business in 2005, and start making money almost immediately, the sites listed below are some of the best I have found. I've chosen each site because it is absolutely outstanding in providing the tools you need to get started, as well as taking you... Read More
Keep TRACK of your Business Relationships and Gain Profits
How do you know when an alliance needs to be monitored and tracked?More often than not, an alliance needs to be monitored and tracked. If you ignore your alliance partner at all, you will be losing ground and your business relationship will not be what you expect. If you ignore... Read More
Explode Your Consulting Income
Here are just a few ways to increase and diversify your income from your consulting business.1. Sell More Services to Your Existing ClientsInstead of spending all that time and money trying to get new business, why not try to sell more services to your existing client base?If you are an... Read More
How to Curb Antique Shop Theft Inexpensively
If you have ever had your antique shop or mall ripped off, you understand that it's very hard to detect. There are simply so many items to keep track of, and an item can be missing literally for months and you may not realize it.Curb theft dramtically by using a... Read More
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Why Do Franchisors have Exclusive Territories
The reason we Franchisors call it an exclusive territory is... Read More
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
Building A Business That Works For You
Before you want to build your business, you need to... Read More
Business Failure, The 8 Traps Causing Failure And The One Attribute Which Ensures Business Survival
It is estimated that 78% of all small business start-ups... Read More
Three Small Business Secrets to Getting More Billable Time
As small business owners we're in business to make money... Read More
Boston Market; Mobile Auto Detailing
Boston itself covers 50 square miles of concrete and traffic,... Read More
6 of 1, Half Dozen of the Other
Motivational author and speaker Jim Rohn says that for a... Read More
Small Business Survival
In today's economic climate, the first priority for the small... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Punxsutawney Phil
1. Look Over Your Shoulder ? Of course, Punxsutawney Phil... Read More
How to become a Career Coach for Profit
A career coach could be simply defined your job seeking... Read More
Deciding Which State To Incorporate Your Small Business In
Once you've decided to incorporate your small business the next... Read More
5 GREAT WAYS to Gain New Contacts
What are the 5 best ways to gain new contacts?There... Read More
Are You Making the Most of Your Intern?
KEEPING INTEREST HIGH: Supervision is key to the success of... Read More
Franchises Must Meet Legal Definition to be an Actual Franchise
All franchises must meet the legal definition of a franchise... Read More
How To Select a Franchise
Here are some useful tips on how to select a... Read More
Franchising and Royalty Payments
If you are thinking of turning your current into a... Read More
SBAs 8(a) Program Can Help Some Companies Compete
Q: A friend told me that as a woman of... Read More
Creating a Power Plan
Part of the power plan is making sure you have... Read More
To Buy Or Not To Buy: Lawn Mowing Business
TRUTH IN THE LAWN MOWING INDUSTRYWe do not wish to... Read More
Old Data in Database Marketing Software
Database Problems in MarketingI have been working on a direct... Read More
Small Business Savvy: Reaching Key Big Business Decision Makers
As a solo entrepreneur or small business owner, one of... Read More
Do You Microbifer in Your Cleaning Business?
Microfiber cleaning towels have been around for about ten years... Read More
Mobile Pressure Washing and Cleaning Scheduling
If you own a mobile car washing, pressure washing or... Read More
Keeping your Business Alive
As long as you eat and breathe you will stay... Read More
Common Sources of Financing for Small Business
The choice of financing is an important determinant of whether... Read More
The Power of Why: Your Psychological Ally To Marketing Success!
Here's why 'WHY' is such a profit-making marketing trigger."Stop taking... Read More
Tips on Setting Up Your Small Business Bank Account
One of the first things you will need to set... Read More
Market Makers Play a Significant Role in Reverse Mergers
One overlooked individual in the process of taking a company... Read More
Restaurant Operators - What Skills do you Need
A tongue-in-cheek look at the skills required to operate a... Read More
Increase the Wealth in Your Community
Many of us have noticed how some nearby communities seem... Read More
Solving the Late Paying Customer Blues
Nothing can drive a business down faster than customers who... Read More
What is Business Process Automation?
Business Process Automation or BPA for short. This was a... Read More
Keeping a Partnership ALIVE and THRIVING
What are the best methods for keeping a good business... Read More
FTC Adding to the Franchise Rule
Last summer the FTC put forth a report and then... Read More
Finance Your Small Business: So Much Money, So Little Time
$37.4 million funded from venture capital today. $86.4 million funded... Read More
Find Some Sample Payroll Check Stubs on the Net for Easy Reference
Starting a business? For many people, the bravery to venture... Read More
Practical Money-Saving Tips For Small Businesses
One of the primary concerns all small businesses have is... Read More
Make Your Business More Profitable
More sales and more profit. Isn't that what you want... Read More
Is Your Business Profitable?
What's your job profitability? Do you know?Many business owners are... Read More
50 Ways to Save Money
There are countless ways to save your business money. Unfortunately,... Read More
How to Create an Employee Manual
Large corporations use employee manuals to both educate employees about... Read More
Get Free Payroll Forms Download from the Internet
Having a successful business means also having a good working... Read More
SBAs 8(a) Program Can Help Some Companies Compete
Q: A friend told me that as a woman of... Read More
Creating Time the Virtual Way
Time. As a small business owner, it's the commodity you... Read More
Why the Over Regulation on the Franchising Model?
Franchising is the fastest way to build small businesses, provide... Read More
Web Based CRM Systems: Get Mobile; Get Results
Everyday more web based companies enter the business scene. The... 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
The Single Most Powerful Small Business Marketing Tool On The Planet
Let me get right to the point. The single most... Read More
Your Babys Ugly..and Youve Got Bad Breath
I've got good news and bad news. The good news... 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
Using Excel Payroll Sheet to Make Payroll System Easier
For the employees, payday is the brightest day; they finally... 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
Cleaning Grain Silos, Towers, Containers, and Combines
If you run a pressure washing company in a rural... Read More
Collect that Debt - Your Business Depends on it
The efficiency of debt collection is the difference between a... 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
Routine Maintenance of High Pressure Hot Water Motors
If you run a pressure washer business you need complete... Read More
Data Loss - Can Your Company Survive? (Most Do Not)
Data. Most people think it is a term relegated to... Read More
What Is YOUR Value Proposition?
Every company has a value proposition. That is a statement... Read More
Reclaim Equipment Detailing Industry and NPDES, EPA, Storm Water Rules
It behooves every professional mobile auto detailer to stay up... 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
What Your Small Business Can Learn From The Doctor
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients.... Read More
Auto Detailers and Competitive Aspects of Automobile Detailing
There are both fixed and mobile detailers. Consumers often will... Read More
Comparing Boston Area for a mobile car wash business
The Boston suburbs seem to be rich with possible locations... Read More
Getting City Contracts; Local Government Contracting
All cities have a purchasing office and/or a procurement officer.... Read More
If You Want To Be Remembered...
Send handwritten notes. That applies whether you're a guy or... Read More
How to Use Graphs and Charts in Your Business Plan
Many people ask how many graphs or charts they should... Read More
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