Your Business and the Story of a Tree; Part One
This morning, I went to take a short walk outside. I've been feeling a little more flexible since this weekend, and I figured a stroll would help me keep that liquid feeling in my bones that I've missed so much.I stopped when I came to a tree and had myself... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to have an innate ability to lead, most learn from their life and business experiences, then put these lessons into practice. Giuliani wrote, "The greatest leadership you ever have is the ability to lead your own life."2. Understand Good Leaders, Not... Read More
Increase the Wealth in Your Community
Many of us have noticed how some nearby communities seem to be "wealthier" than other nearby communities. They seem to have more shopping markets, more restaurants, more choices; items often cost more in these communities than they do in surrounding areas, yet the affluence remains where the prices are high;... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 2
In the first article we mentioned the main characteristics that should have a software to be used as a Front-End with some functions of an Enterprise Resources Planning ERP:ODBC,Replication,Computed Views,Integrated e-Mail,and we used the Lotus Notes example, but in principle will be possible to use other softwares with similar functions.Now... Read More
Small Business Owners - Form a Relationship with Your Bank Manager
It's just like a marriageTo expect a bank manager or officer to play such close attention to your account that he (or she) knows when you intend to deposit money and to know when to hold back a cheque is a hopeless dream.He has neither the time nor the resources,... Read More
Winning in Business - Lessons from Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong this week won an unprecedented 7th Tour de France victory, confirming him as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. The fact that he won more Tour victories than anyone else in history is remarkable. But more incredible is that had to overcome life threatening cancer to... Read More
Dont Wait - Sell The Future Now!
Just as you are about to say "good-bye" to your hair stylist, you get the question, "shall we make our next appointment?"Most businesses sell products or services that are cyclical in their "need" curve. In other words, the client has need of your product at regular intervals of time. Examples... Read More
Operational Aspects on P and L Statements of Mobile Services Businesses
What kinds of things effect mobile service businesses P and L's? Well this is an excellent question and as I see the Annual reports of companies who do mobile services, such as Ecolab, Service Master, Halliburton, Luftstanza Food Services, etc. I see many similarities. For instance we have noted as... Read More
If You Want to Work from Home
Here are some important points to take note of if you want to work from home. working from home is a dream occupation for many people, but only a few of us will dare to trudge that path. As long as you keep to your basic principles, keep focused, learn... Read More
Designing a Franchise Training Program
If you intend to franchise your company you will need to design a bullet proof training company for your new franchisees. This is above and beyond the training program you will design for them to administer to their new employees. Remember when training new franchisees it is similar to training... Read More
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Buy a Flower Shop: Serious Considerations
You've always liked flowers and you think the idea of... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 2
In the first article we mentioned the main characteristics that... Read More
How to Write a Credit Policy for Your Business
The book, "Become the Squeaky Wheel," by New Hampshire author... Read More
Are You a Small Business Casualty?
When a person knows and knows not that he knows.... Read More
Consistency with Janitorial and Cleaning Businesses
Consistency is a huge word when operating your business. I... Read More
Six Sigma for Small Business
It is not surprising that some people may perceive Six... Read More
So You Don?t Believe in Outsourcing
Entrepreneurs are hardy stock. But sometimes hardiness can get you... Read More
Small Business Success Secret: Focus on Your Genius Work?
Do you know what your genius work is? It's the... Read More
Bogus Investor and Consumer Complaints and Consumer Misrepresentation
Like most regulatory bodies in the United States, the Federal... 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
Technology Community Helps SMBs Focus on Their Core Business
If you're starting your own business or currently work for... Read More
Using Business Broker In the Franchising Industry for Franchise Sales
Franchising companies often use Business Broker to help attain sales... Read More
Excuses Franchisees Make; When They Violate Exclusive Territory Agreements
One of the biggest excuses franchisees of home based and... Read More
Finding the Right People for your Business
Where do you find the right people for a business... Read More
Round Pegs In Round Holes: The Amazing Secret of Succeeding in Any Business Every Time!
Success is the desire of everyman on the face of... Read More
Avoiding the Small Business Cash Flow Roller Coaster
A solopreneur I know disappears from my radar screen for... Read More
Image of Your Franchise Automotive Outlet is So Important
Image of your franchise automotive outlet is so important. Some... Read More
Keeping Business Alive
Who is responsible for maintaining the business relationship?Nurturing a business... Read More
How to let go of your EGO
When does your ego get in the way?Let's go back... Read More
Take a Break - Have a Pity Party
Pity parties are nothing new. In fact, we do it... Read More
Image is Everything - Secrets to Cleaning Car Fleets
A recent survey indicated that clean Taxi Cabs Fleets have... Read More
Professional House Cleaning - The Dirty Little Secret
Are you tired yet of all the books out there... Read More
Become The Squeaky Wheel and Watch Your Business Skyrocket!
Providing high quality customer service is a must for any... Read More
Window Cleaning Business Case Study
How do window cleaning franchise businesses start? It is a... Read More
Small Business Opportunities And The Tens
You may find this Newsletter a little long winded but... Read More
How To Cut Expenses And Manage Your Business
If you own a small business, you should know that... Read More
Why Do Most Online Small Businesses Fail?
Search Engines account for almost 90% of all web traffic!In... Read More
Its Spring - Time For A Compensation Program Tune Up
Now that winter has passed, the annual ritual of spring... Read More
There Are No Dumb Business Questions, Not!
Q: I'm curious. What is the dumbest business question you've... 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
What is Rule 15c211 and Reverse Merger
Rule 15C211Under SEC Rule 15C211, a U.S. securities broker or... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Punxsutawney Phil
1. Look Over Your Shoulder ? Of course, Punxsutawney Phil... Read More
Small Business Franchise Opportunities
Many businesses offer small business franchise opportunities. There are many... Read More
Do You Need the Help of a Virtual Assistant?
Running a business, whether large, small or in your home,... Read More
Pressure Washer Companies and Steam Cleaner Maintenance
If you run a pressure washing business it is a... Read More
Local Government Relations for Small Business
Most small businesses simply go about their daily business and... Read More
Starting is the Hardest Part
You can't imagine how many people ask me how I... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 2
In the first article we mentioned the main characteristics that... Read More
How to Start Home Based Travel Businesses
Home based travel businesses are no longer the wave of... Read More
Chamber Membership will BOOST your Business
When is the Chamber ideal for your business?Joining a Chamber... 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
Franchises Must Meet Legal Definition to be an Actual Franchise
All franchises must meet the legal definition of a franchise... Read More
Small Business Marketing - How Important Are Your First Words?
"What do you do?" It just might be one of... Read More
Increase Productivity and Business Success - Take Responsibility
Are you responsible for your results?What comes to mind when... Read More
Cost Effective Franchise Regulations, Come again
The Franchise Group at the Federal Trade Commission in all... Read More
Environmental Pressure Washing in Pennsylvania
If you run a mobile car wash, mobile fleet washing... Read More
Accounting and Billing Procedures for Small Business
No matter how small your small business is, it is... Read More
New Habits, Rebounding Economy Help To Sell Giftware and Collectibles
Just a few years ago, when one thought of a... Read More
Do You Own Your Business Or Does It Own You?
What was your aim when you went into business for... Read More
Expanding A Mobile Car Wash Business
What is the best time to expand a mobile car... Read More
The Triple A Way to Spark Your Companys Profits
Winning small and home based businesses today must continually shake... Read More
From Birth to Death
Your product is dying. With the same inevitability that we... Read More
Building A Business That Works For You
Before you want to build your business, you need to... Read More
Home Based Franchise Case Study
Here is an interesting case study of a company, which... Read More
4 Areas Where Your Business is Losing Money
In my 18 years of consulting I have heard it... 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
Small Business Marketing Secrets: Look Like Sizzle, Be The Steak
You've heard marketing and advertising gurus quip, "Sell the sizzle,... Read More
11 Benefits of Starting a House Cleaning Business
One of the biggest fears people have about starting a... Read More
Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business
Now that you have invested your time, energy and money... Read More
Small Business Pricing Strategies
TACTIC #1 -- Never simply slash your prices, unless you're... 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
Private Investigator Tactics
A Private Investigator is a professional trained in the art... Read More
Private Franchising is not Real a Real Franchise
One major issue not being addressed right now in the... Read More
Get Approved for a Franchise
Deciding to start your own franchise is just one of... Read More
Increase the Wealth in Your Community
Many of us have noticed how some nearby communities seem... Read More
Not Listening Can Hurt Your Small Business
Most small business owners seek advisors who can help them... Read More
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