The Benefits of Using Freelance Consultants / Trainers for Your Project
What are the benefits of using a Freelance Consultant / Trainer for your next project?Companies are often wary of employing freelance trainers when setting up a new project or contemplating a 'roll out' operation or 'change' scenario. There are however distinct advantages to using freelance as against permanent resources, and... Read More
Where to Find a Cash Windfall of $10,000 to $1,000,000 -- You Never Knew You Had
There is a rather famous true story called "Acres of Diamonds".It is about a successful farmer who risks everything searching the African continent for diamonds. Ultimately he dies sick and penniless, while the new owner of his farm uncovers on his property the largest single diamond ever known to man.Point... Read More
Knowledge is Power
Why does research and education play an important part of the business relationship?Have you ever attended a business briefing or meeting without reading the materials ahead of time? I know I certainly have, and I also know that I felt like a fool when asked a question. It was up... Read More
(P)Refer to Grow Your Business
(Although this article is geared towards small business owners, the information is just as applicable to a similar personal situation, only the action is slightly different.)Here is the scenario. You have begun your day at work. Your day is planned ahead, with the big challenges first. You want to finish... Read More
Franchise Buyers from Hell
I ran a franchise company for many years, a car wash franchise, and we use to get the most ridiculous franchise buyers who thought they wanted a franchise. It seems we had to deal with these Kookoo birds because they have consumer rights and the Federal Trade Commission, which looks... Read More
Implementing an Internship Program
CONSIDERING COMPANY NEEDS: In identifying your needs for the internship, you need to examine the chief responsibilities of the position. And the broader they are, the more flexibility you will be giving yourself and the intern. Decide upon how often you will need the intern. Gauge any time factor related... Read More
Starting an Aircraft Washing Service
To wash an airplane there are many items you will need to keep in mind. The first is safety while working on the tarmac of an airfield. When moving any vehicle on the tarmac the driver should always maneuver the vehicle in square turns. The reason for this is so... Read More
Drivng Home the Point - An Outsourcing Story in China
A few years ago, I visited Beijing for the first time. At Beijing airport, I got into a taxi and paid 450 yuan (about US$54) to get to the city. I was horrified to find out later that the normal taxi fare for the same distance was 60 yuan!The next... Read More
Small Business Checks ? Money Saving Options
When you go into business for yourself, there are many things to consider. What you don't want to worry about is spending too much money on unnecessary items. Business checks are one of those things. They don't have to be expensive. Your bottom line keeps your business going, and it... Read More
Competition in the Market Place and Over Disclosure Regulatory Burden
The Federal Trade Commission is assisting competitor to cheat and encouraging this unethical behavior thru their disclosure rule on franchisors. Competition in the market place is far more competitive and the stakes are high enough that Over Disclosure Regulatory Rules cause competition to take the advantage and cheat. And before... Read More
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The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life
Last week we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy... Read More
Consistency with Janitorial and Cleaning Businesses
Consistency is a huge word when operating your business. I... Read More
Choosing a Truck Wash Location in Nevada, Case Study
There are several well-known truck washes in the Great State... Read More
How to Compete with the Big Guns?!
Many small business startups fail within the first 2 years... Read More
The Step Zero Effect
The key to organizational focus and helping those who need... Read More
Expanding A Mobile Car Wash Business
What is the best time to expand a mobile car... Read More
Professional House Cleaning - The Dirty Little Secret
Are you tired yet of all the books out there... 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
Local Search and Internet Yellow Pages - A Whole NewVocabulary for Small Businesss
Buyers want both online and local information about where to... Read More
FFP vs. CPFF Contracts
SBIR Corner: FFP vs. CPFF contracts:In the SBIR/STTR world, the... Read More
Successfully Adding a Service To Your Business
There will come a time in your business where you... Read More
Does Your Business Need a Toll-Free 800 Number?
Should your business have a toll free number for customers... Read More
Why Internet Shopping is the New Mall of the Future
Last year, trillions of dollars transferred hands on the internet... Read More
So You Don?t Believe in Outsourcing
Entrepreneurs are hardy stock. But sometimes hardiness can get you... Read More
More Rules for Franchising?
The FTC- Mighty Federal Trade Commission has unilaterally decided to... Read More
Blowing Your Own Horn ? A Key Marketing Strategy for Small Business
-- Building Credibility Through Success Stories --Successful solo entrepreneurs spend... Read More
Financial Fundamentals - What Every Small Business Owner Should Know!
Business owners rarely go into business to deal with the... 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
Starting a Business in New Hampshire
Hew Hampshire car wash market. Well we have visited every... Read More
Sexual Harassment - Its just not on!
Sexual Harassment is a disturbing part of employment life in... Read More
Preparing to Launch Your Small Business
Small business owners often enter their field with great expectations.... Read More
Common Sources of Financing for Small Business
The choice of financing is an important determinant of whether... Read More
How Mastering 5 Essential Money Making Ideas Can Lead Your Business to Longterm Cashflow
Essentially there are 5 tremendously powerful methods to make money... 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
9 Things You Must Do To Maximize Your Chances Of Obtaining A Small Business Loan
To get approval for your small business loan application, you... Read More
Franchise Company Operations Manual Sample Outline
Many companies wish to expand and a few wish to... Read More
Mobile Car and Truck Washing Vehicle Placement
To maximum potential profits and dollars in a mobile washing... Read More
Corporate Shells
A corporate shell could be liken to a house that... Read More
Dynamics of Daylight Savings Time on Service Businesses in the United States
The Dynamics of Daylight Savings Time changes the way we... 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
Not Listening Can Hurt Your Small Business
Most small business owners seek advisors who can help them... Read More
SBIR vs STTR
SBIR vs. STTR: If you are participating in the SBIR... Read More
Keeping your Business Alive
As long as you eat and breathe you will stay... Read More
Specialty Advertising in C-Stores
It appears the mini-blimp indoor theme and concept is making... Read More
Three Big Barriers To Small Business Marketing Success
When you feel like you're always busy working on your... Read More
Business Owners - Do You Actually Own a Job?
How many hours do you work a week? When was... Read More
Pressure Washing Heavy Equipment
One of the best ways to make money in the... Read More
Small Business and Wichita
Owning a small business in Wichita, KS might not be... Read More
Top 7 Small Business Resources for 2005
If you want to start a business in 2005, and... Read More
Definition of Security: Small Business Owner
Yes, that IS security when nobody can downsize you because... Read More
Who Makes the BEST Alliance
What types of companies do you want to align yourself... Read More
5 Tips for Hiring a GREAT Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping?the "dreaded" word is something we all have to worry... Read More
How to Get Maximum Results With Minimum Effort
Get maximum results with minimum effort. Sounds great doesn't it?... Read More
Using Business Broker In the Franchising Industry for Franchise Sales
Franchising companies often use Business Broker to help attain sales... Read More
Do You Need Accounting Software for Your Small Business?
If you're anything like me then you dislike with a... Read More
Entrepreneurs and Franchisors Watch Out
New Franchisors and Entrepreneurs need to watch out as they... Read More
Small Businesses With Work Trucks; A Warning
If you are a non-operator owner of many work trucks,... Read More
How to Create an Employee Manual
Large corporations use employee manuals to both educate employees about... Read More
7 Essentinal Resources for Small Business
So you want to start a business but you don't... Read More
Creative Metrification - A Technique to Improve
Some things in business are relatively easy to measure ?... Read More
10 Cardinal Rules for Business Growth
After over 30 years of participating in hundreds of businesses,... Read More
SBIR vs STTR
SBIR vs. STTR: If you are participating in the SBIR... Read More
Job Costing - Do You Know How?
What's your job profitability? I meet with business owners every... Read More
More Rules for Franchising?
The FTC- Mighty Federal Trade Commission has unilaterally decided to... Read More
Tips on Setting Up Your Small Business Bank Account
One of the first things you will need to set... Read More
Finding the Right People for your Business
Where do you find the right people for a business... Read More
FFP vs. CPFF Contracts
SBIR Corner: FFP vs. CPFF contracts:In the SBIR/STTR world, the... Read More
S Corporation ? What Is It?
For many small businesses, the "S" corporation is the business... Read More
Employee Email and Internet Use - A Small Business Guide
IntroductionIt is widely recognised that Email and the Internet is... Read More
Big Successes Never Happen Overnight
Treat your business as a serious, full-time business and be... Read More
Business Success - The 42 Greatest Business Tips
What does it take to grow a business and run... Read More
Why Do Most Online Small Businesses Fail?
Search Engines account for almost 90% of all web traffic!In... Read More
1-2-3 Steps To A Successful Joint Venture
A successful joint venture marketing effort is the goal of... Read More
The PR Commitment to Small Business
We're birds of a feather, public relations and small business.... Read More
Five Facts and One Motivating Factor Behind a Successful Home Business
All legitimate home business entrepreneurs insist and announce loud and... Read More
Competition in the Market Place and Over Disclosure Regulatory Burden
The Federal Trade Commission is assisting competitor to cheat and... Read More
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