Bringing Home the Bacon
In general, all of us know how to accomplish the task and get the work done. The problem is in how to actually 'get paid' for what we do. If you, like me and most of the entrepreneurs I've worked with, have completed the project, turned it in and been... Read More
Basic Psychology of Franchisee Ownership and Expansion
If you are a franchisee of a large franchise system; before you expand your franchise to include more stores there are some questions you might ask yourself. If, however, you bought your franchise to expand, grow and amass a small empire of your own, your franchisor will be the last... Read More
Tips and Tricks for Legal Debt Collections
If a customer owes your local business money, it's hard not to feel angry, like you want to do anything possible to get your money back. But the days of going all out to collect on a debt over. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, designed to protect consumers from... Read More
Don?t Wait for the Perfect Plan
1. Don't Spend Too Much Time PlanningWhen you are entering a new market, you won't know the hidden problems and challenges you will face. You won't understand those problems until you make a few mistakes. And you won't solve them and go on to making success of your new business... 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 the subject of "Due Diligence". It is for informational purposes and not intended to be a definitive guideline for your exact situation. You should consult the appropriate professionals with regard to your specific transaction or situation. Further, this article is... Read More
Preparing to Launch Your Small Business
Small business owners often enter their field with great expectations. Unfortunately, reality strikes shortly afterwards. Here's how you can enter the entrepreneurial battle ground with confidence...First, embrace the optimism but don't be blind to the obstacles in your path. You set yourself up for failure when your expectations are too... Read More
Profits are within 6 Degrees of Freedom
How far away is the person you need to meet?We have spent some time discussing your inner circle and have suggested that you take time to list all of the people that you know and that KNOW YOU. This inner circle is the start of finding out who knows a... Read More
Most Franchises Are Small Home Businesses
Many of our nations 400,000 franchisees run their businesses out of their homes and therefore their home addresses and phone numbers are listed in the Unifrom Franchsie Offering Circular's, attachments. Uniform Franchise Circulars, UFOC, are for franchise buyers and they explain the investment involved. It is required by law that... Read More
Marketing - The Way To Make What Youre Really Worth
You only have so much time in a day right?So wouldn't it make sense to focus as much of your time as possible on the things that produce the highest payoff.I don't know about you but most small business owners are do-it-yourself types and get sucked into doing the littlest... Read More
Are You Ready to Own and Operate a Business?
How often has someone thought of starting a business based solely on the fact they think it will be easier than working for someone else. Fact is, owning and operating a business can be one of the most grueling experiences you will have. Granted, there are many advantages, but unless... Read More
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Cash Flow: Why Chaos Equals Poor Cash Flow
Recently one of my customers told me the chaos swirling... Read More
Creating Lists to Learn About Yourself, Your Business and Your Customers
I love lists. I make them for everything. And I'm... Read More
Lawyers Everywhere Telling Regulators What Laws to Make
The Federal Trade Commission decided to sit down and revamp... Read More
Secrets to Washing Fleets of Trucks from a Nationwide Fleet Washing Service
Washing the exterior of a truck. Sounds easy right? Well,... Read More
What Your Small Business Can Learn From The Doctor
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients.... Read More
10 Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners
As a successful small business owner,you're accustomed to long hours;... Read More
You Are Invited
Business card size works well for invitations to special events.What... Read More
How to Prevent Home Business Burnout
As a home business proprietor, you may already realize why... Read More
Recognizing Employees? Contributions Can Go a Long Way
Every employee would like to earn as high a salary... Read More
But Weve Always Done It This Way
Sacred cows take a long time to die. We get... Read More
Expanding A Mobile Car Wash Business
What is the best time to expand a mobile car... Read More
Starting a New Business in a Small Town
Q. I am a former pastor who left the ministry... Read More
Job Costing - Do You Know How?
What's your job profitability? I meet with business owners every... Read More
Franchising Industry Burdened in Over Regulation
There were only an estimated 1800 active franchisors in this... Read More
Fleet Washing Expansion Considerations
Many times small businesses want to expand their businesses and... Read More
Auto Detailers and Competitive Aspects of Automobile Detailing
There are both fixed and mobile detailers. Consumers often will... Read More
The Joy and Hazards Of Finding Your First Office
Q: I have outgrown my home office and need to... Read More
Aircraft Washing Business Tip - Interior Private Jet Cleaning
Aircraft Interiors of personal and corporate jets have hundreds of... Read More
Want to Grow Your Business? Make an Irresistible Offer
My clients and many of my readers are small and... 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
Self-Employment: Do you know the Difference between Rates and Wages
The difference between rates and wages is not always clear... Read More
50 Ways to Save Money
There are countless ways to save your business money. Unfortunately,... Read More
The Key to a Successful Business
Where would a business be without a business plan? A... Read More
Fire the CEO
If you are the boss and you think your job... Read More
Franchises Must Meet Legal Definition to be an Actual Franchise
All franchises must meet the legal definition of a franchise... Read More
The ABCs of Fundraising
There are many little details that go into making sure... Read More
Hard Money Lenders -- No Money Down The Easy Way
Would it help you as a real estate investor to... Read More
The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life
Last week we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy... Read More
Small Business and Branding ? Why and How?
When we speak of branding most of the time people... Read More
Fleet Washing Operations Manual Sample Outline
In the Truck Washing Business every single type of vehicle... Read More
Advertising - For Small Businesses (Part 2)
How to do itPeople skim through newspapers and magazines and... Read More
Small Business Health Check-Up
If your home business is not performing the way you... Read More
Hispanic Small Business Advantage
One thing I have noticed in my travels to different... Read More
Creating a Power Plan
Part of the power plan is making sure you have... Read More
Do You Own Your Business Or Does It Own You?
What was your aim when you went into business for... Read More
Questions to Ask as Your Business Grows
Here are some of the questions that you need to... Read More
Shopping For a Franchise
Shopping for a franchise is easy if you know what... Read More
Boat Hull Cleaning Procedures for Owners and Detailers
For really tough boat hull cleaning you will need to... 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
Tips on Setting Up Your Small Business Bank Account
One of the first things you will need to set... Read More
Your Babys Ugly..and Youve Got Bad Breath
I've got good news and bad news. The good news... Read More
There Is Security in Change... But Use Caution
It has been said that the only constant is change.... 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
How to Profit from Business Consulting Opportunities
Business consulting opportunities might be just what your are looking... Read More
Tracking Revenue For MORE Profits
The revenue history is a vital piece of your power... Read More
Secrets Revealed To Having The Most Professional Staff On The Telephone!
Do you have all the customers your business can use?The... Read More
Local Search and Internet Yellow Pages - A Whole NewVocabulary for Small Businesss
Buyers want both online and local information about where to... Read More
Finding the PERFECT Alliance Partner
Where do you look for the appropriate alliance?One of the... Read More
Small Business Ideas - Your Image Can Lose You Business
What image do you and your people portray to your... Read More
Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business
Now that you have invested your time, energy and money... Read More
Computer Tips that Help Small Businesses Operate Profitably
When working properly, computers enable small businesses to make big... Read More
How to Effectively Design Your Business Image
In many industries, image is one of the last things... Read More
Competition Relations in Auto Detailing
There is significant competition in auto detailing and car washing.... Read More
The SBAs Savviest Program
Forget everything you've ever heard about the U.S. Small Business... Read More
Creative Business Card Marketing
Announcements can be handed out as a business cardAnnouncements can... Read More
Share Ad Expenses to Boost Profits
The challenges of the small business owner are well documented.... Read More
You Dont Yet Know What You Dont Know
Someone new to business ownership recently told me, "Before I... Read More
Keep TRACK of your Business Relationships and Gain Profits
How do you know when an alliance needs to be... Read More
Multiple Clients Create Your Independent Business
Would you rather have one good client paying you five... Read More
Deciding Which State To Incorporate Your Small Business In
Once you've decided to incorporate your small business the next... Read More
4 Areas Where Your Business is Losing Money
In my 18 years of consulting I have heard it... Read More
Hone Your Edge, Stay Focused
A common hazard faced by new entrepreneurs is a lack... Read More
How to Remove Stress from Owning a Business... Forever!
I meet and talk to hundreds and hundreds of business... Read More
Obtain Maximum Results For Your Small Business Through Better Time Management
Most small business owners are faced with so many responsibilities... Read More
Get In Touch With Your Competition!
We all know that competition is an ugly word but... Read More
Taking Stock
Back when I owned an inventory-based business, one of my... Read More
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