Shortcuts Will Kill Your Business
Think of your business as a living, breathing, organism. It requires you to give it a large portion of your time and effort in order for it to grow and flourish.You must spend time "feeding" it fresh content and searching for ways to improve it.I remember growing up as a... Read More
Power Tools for Business
How do we keep track of our business deals?If you are only working with one or two deals, keeping track of them is a simple matter. However, most of us have far more than two deals on the plate and even more coming down the pipeline. It is sometimes quite... Read More
Postcard Marketing ? Low Cost Visibility
You need to be visible to attract customers, right? But how do you get that visibility when you're short on cash? Here's an idea that's worked for many businesses. It's postcard marketing, and it's very affordable.You can design your own postcards or hire a designer. Print the cards on 67#... Read More
Shocking Experienced Copywriter Reveals Little-known Secrets To Closing BIG Ticket Deals!
Hogwash!That's what I say to people who tell me that their business is purely and solely a "cheapest price business."People who stubbornly insist that "MY business is different" are right, but not in a good way.Their business is different because it will never make big money.People who are unwilling to... Read More
Environmental Pressure Washing in Pennsylvania
If you run a mobile car wash, mobile fleet washing company, mobile auto detailing business or a Pressure Washing firm in Pennsylvania there are things you should know. Pennsylvania is serious about cleaning the environment.http://www.gggc.state.pa.usThey have a plan and a vision and they are dead serious about keeping their water... 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
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 fail within the first twelve months years, and long-term survival is likely for only 22% of all new business start-ups.At the same time huge corporations with seemly vibrant trade suddenly close their doors.Why is this so?An analysis of the reasons... Read More
Franchise Territories are Generally Delineated On a Map; Why?
If you own a mobile service or home based franchise your exclusive territory will be delineated on a map in the attachment of your franchise agreement. You will be assigned generally a single city, county or region and another franchisee or team member of the same system will not compete... Read More
The Joy and Hazards Of Finding Your First Office
Q: I have outgrown my home office and need to find office space for me and two part time employees. I am really excited about opening my first official office, but never having rented commercial space before I don't know anything about how this process works. What are some things... Read More
The 5 Habits of Highly Successful Small-Business Owners
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a business that consistently grows and another that struggles just to make ends meet? Or why a business that was started in a basement of a home can outperform some of the best-run "big" companies in sales and profits?Two businesses, operating... Read More
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Fleet Washing Expansion Considerations
Many times small businesses want to expand their businesses and... Read More
The Failures Guide to Small Business Success
How many "get rich schemes" have you joined? Or have... Read More
Small Business Operators - 7 Reasons You Should Change Your Accountant
A recent survey showed that only 28.7% of small business... Read More
What is your Motto?
Company mottos can easily be printed on a business card.Sometimes... Read More
Incorporating a Small Business: S corporations versus C corporations
If you've been considering incorporating your small business, you've probably... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
1. Everyone Makes A Difference ? Despite not letting him... Read More
Build Credibility, Value, and Trust on a Shoestring
Setting priorities in your business? Your first job is to... Read More
How to Find A Group that Needs Speakers
How do you find groups that are in need of... Read More
Environmental Pressure Washing in Pennsylvania
If you run a mobile car wash, mobile fleet washing... Read More
Doing Business With Friends: Five Tips for Preserving the Friendship... and Your Sanity!
My colleague, Jane, recently lamented to me an all too... Read More
Debit and ATM Card Advice for Small Businesses
Your business account comes with an ATM, Debit card. Pick... Read More
Franchisor; Ongoing Support and Ideas
Ongoing support for a franchise system is omnipotent. A major... Read More
The Key to Small Business Growth? Buyer Alignment
Unfortunately for all buyers, each selling organization and their individual... Read More
Accepting Checks in Your Business Virtually Risk Free
Most businesses accept checks as form of payment for goods... Read More
Creative Business Card Marketing
Announcements can be handed out as a business cardAnnouncements can... Read More
Getting City Contracts; Local Government Contracting
All cities have a purchasing office and/or a procurement officer.... Read More
Chamber Membership will BOOST your Business
When is the Chamber ideal for your business?Joining a Chamber... Read More
Retail Customer Opportunities for Pressure Washing Companies
Pressure washing companies must look for customers in the retail... Read More
ADH Will Make Your Life More Productive & Your Life More Profitable
What is a Virtual Assistant?? A Virtual Assistant is that... Read More
Mission Statements: More Important Than You Thought
If an organization lacks a mission statement, it is worthwhile... Read More
Leveraging Business Relationships for more Profits
When should you leverage the relationship?Leveraging sometimes brings a negative... Read More
Market Makers Play a Significant Role in Reverse Mergers
One overlooked individual in the process of taking a company... Read More
Creating a Power Plan
Part of the power plan is making sure you have... Read More
The Perfect Mission Statement
One way to determine your companies mission statement is based... Read More
Street Wars Between Mobile Car Washers and Mobile Auto Detailers
There is much competition in the mobile auto detailing business.... 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
Why You Need A Virtual Assistant
How much is your time really worth? Is it worth... Read More
Computer Related Habits From Small Business Owner - Be Prepared, Avoid Despair
Aside from the fear of losing a spreadsheet or research... Read More
The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life
Last week we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy... Read More
7 Card Tricks That Improve Your Personal Networking Power
CARD SHARK7 Card Tricks That Improve Your Personal Networking PowerThe... Read More
Does Your Company Have a Business Image Manual
Every business regardless of size needs a "Business Image Manual"... Read More
The Virtual Assistant
As a small business owner, outsourcing work to Virtual Assistants... Read More
How Do I Choose The Right Business Opportunity For Me?
First you have to start with knowing your budget and... Read More
How to Create an Information Plan
What is in an information plan?Before you even meet with... Read More
Building Your Business for Success in 2005
It's a strange anomaly.Most people who set out to start... Read More
Finding the PERFECT Alliance Partner
Where do you look for the appropriate alliance?One of the... Read More
Franchises Offer Shortcuts, But Not Control
Q: I will be retiring this year at age 60... Read More
Essex Accountants: Top Things to Look For
One of the most common horrific mistakes a business can... Read More
Franchise Territories for Mobile Businesses; Why Limitations
In franchising an individual desirous of their own business will... Read More
Small Business Survival Tips
No matter what kind of small business you have, you... Read More
Asphalt Paving: Striping Your Parking Lot
As you may already know, asphalt paved parking lots do... Read More
Cleaning Grain Silos, Towers, Containers, and Combines
If you run a pressure washing company in a rural... Read More
Dig Deep for Small Business Ideas Before You Start the Wrong Business
If you're serious about wanting to start a business, the... Read More
Can Your Business Run Without You?
What would happen if you decided to take an extended... Read More
Small Business Success: Thriving During Change (And Landing On Your Feet!)
If I had $1.00 every time I heard someone say... Read More
Five Break-through Ideas to Immediately Increase Profits and Improve Cash Flow
Too often in business we get trapped into reviewing our... Read More
A Great Logo Is A Marketing Must-Have. But Is It Affordable For Small Business Owners?
And is having a logo really that important?My answer to... Read More
Building A Business That Works For You
Before you want to build your business, you need to... Read More
Small Business Stress Buster: Completion not Perfection
Completion not Perfection Five Keys To Doubling Your Productivity and... Read More
Get Approved for a Franchise
Deciding to start your own franchise is just one of... Read More
Mobile Pressure Washing and Cleaning Scheduling
If you own a mobile car washing, pressure washing or... Read More
Entrepreneurs Ask: What Can a Virtual Assistant Do For Me?
Great question!Freeing your time is an indisputably key element in... Read More
Where Can I Get Clients From?
The following tips have come from a wide variety of... Read More
How to Start Home Based Travel Businesses
Home based travel businesses are no longer the wave of... Read More
How To Get Slightly Famous in Print
Early in my career, I wrote an article for a... Read More
Asking the RIGHT Questions
Which questions do you need to ask to even get... Read More
Pressure Washer Concrete Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning concrete is tough and there is an easy way... Read More
Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures
Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail... Read More
Image is Everything - Secrets to Cleaning Car Fleets
A recent survey indicated that clean Taxi Cabs Fleets have... Read More
Deciding Which State To Incorporate Your Small Business In
Once you've decided to incorporate your small business the next... Read More
Get Free Payroll Forms Download from the Internet
Having a successful business means also having a good working... Read More
Starting An E-Commerce Business: Baby Steps
Starting your own e-commerce business can be quite the adventure.... Read More
Cleaning Service Stations with a Pressure Washer
Fuel prices these days are quite high and they take... Read More
Detailing Business Options
So you want to get into the auto detailing business... Read More
What is your Motto?
Company mottos can easily be printed on a business card.Sometimes... Read More
Creating a Dynamite Account Plan
Why do you need an account plan?When you first decide... Read More
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