How to Effectively Design Your Business Image
In many industries, image is one of the last things business owner looks at. If business is not booming, they assume there is something wrong with the sales method, as opposed to the image. "If we just sent out a few thousand more fliers" they say, "we will get some... Read More
Boston Suburban areas a good choice to run a business
BioTechs even with the latest news had shed over 1000 jobs two years ago, as it was reported by The Financial Times, WSJ, and Bloomberg that only 17 of the nearly 1300 BioTech firms were actually profitable. In 2002 the number of jobs were in the 30,000 range in Biotech.... Read More
Small Business Marketing - How Important Are Your First Words?
"What do you do?" It just might be one of the most asked questions there is, at least here in America.Are you prepared to answer this question and make a positive impression for your business at various networking (and social) events you attend?How about this one... When you go to... Read More
Aircraft Washing Business Tip - Interior Private Jet Cleaning
Aircraft Interiors of personal and corporate jets have hundreds of thousands of dollars invested. We have had an opportunity to speak at length in Tucson, AZ recently about the special custom interiors the weight they cost in performance and the needs in cleaning. There is a large company there that... Read More
FTC Franchise Rule if Enacted will Trigger Hardship for Private Sector
The FTC Franchise Rule maybe changed, as the Federal trade Commission has put out a report to the franchising industry as to upgrade the rule. If enacted will it will trigger hardship for private sector and cost many trees their lives; Paperwork. If this rule is passed; tree MUST die... Read More
10 Best Practices to Consider as Your SBIR Negotations Approach Contract Signature
10 Best Practices to consider as your SBIR negotiations approach contract signature:1. Draft your confirmation of negotiations, be sure to memorialize that this is an SBIR type contract along with the applicable data rights and SBIR related terms and conditions.2. Firm up the actual start date. There is not time... Read More
Becoming Recession Proof
A lot of business owners I've spoken with lately have commented how their business is slow because of "the recession." If you are one of these people, you might want to reconsider your position. Before blindly saying a condition is being caused by a recession, you might want to ask... Read More
Be Prepared When Business Investors Look Beyond Your Business Plan
You have spent considerable time pulling your business plan together, contacting potential business investors, making management presentations and pitching your business plan to prospective business investors. Now you finally have a serious investor who wants to conduct "due diligence" before investing real cash into your business.Great! What's "due diligence?Due diligence... 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 both of these questions is an emphatic YES!A logo is a graphic or visual representation of your brand. Your brand is your business, product or service and what it stands for. It's whatever you are out in the marketplace selling.Why... Read More
Keeping Business Alive
Who is responsible for maintaining the business relationship?Nurturing a business relationship will take effort on your part and effort on the part of the other person. If you feel the business is worth having, then you must take the time to make sure you are in touch on a regular... Read More
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How to Promote Your Business by Entering Contests
You are probably hard at work promoting your business (and... Read More
Mobile Detailing VS Fixed Site Detailers
Mobile detailers will find themselves with lots of competition even... Read More
Forming a Corporation ? Investors
You've come up with the best idea since sliced bread,... Read More
How to Successfully Avoid Becoming One of The 80% of Small Businesses That Will FAIL
It's a commonly quoted statistic: 80% of all small businesses... Read More
Do You Need Accounting Software for Your Small Business?
If you're anything like me then you dislike with a... Read More
Deciding Which State To Incorporate Your Small Business In
Once you've decided to incorporate your small business the next... Read More
The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life
Last week we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy... 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... Read More
Procrastinate Your Way To A Successful Small Business
What will your business look like a year from today?If... Read More
Using Excel Payroll Sheet to Make Payroll System Easier
For the employees, payday is the brightest day; they finally... Read More
How Most Business Owners Sabotage Their Success
Owning a business is a challenging endeavor. If you're like... Read More
Why Small Businesses Fail (or Fail to Thrive)
Tammy, a skilled and gifted horticulturist, called me to discuss... Read More
Five Quick Ways to Speed Up Cash Flow
At one point or another, almost every business runs short... Read More
Starting Your Small Business
Where do you find more customers?How do you compete with... 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... Read More
Dispute Resolution; Competing With Other Franchisees
If you are in a franchise and have a territory... Read More
Covenants Not To Compete: Another Franchise Quandary
Imagine that you have operated a successful franchise business for... Read More
Small Business Franchise Opportunities
Many businesses offer small business franchise opportunities. There are many... Read More
Starting an Aircraft Washing Service
To wash an airplane there are many items you will... Read More
Breaking The Chains!
Everyday, customers and business owners are bombarded with billboards, logos,... Read More
Consistency with Janitorial and Cleaning Businesses
Consistency is a huge word when operating your business. I... Read More
Is Your Business Legally Prepared?
It is imperative to have your business legally prepared. How... Read More
Mobile Detailing Environmental Concern in the Deep South
Macon, GA goes after garage-gas station conversion detail/hand car washes... Read More
10 Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners
As a successful small business owner,you're accustomed to long hours;... Read More
The 5 Habits of Highly Successful Small-Business Owners
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a... Read More
Creative Metrification - A Technique to Improve
Some things in business are relatively easy to measure ?... Read More
Technology Community Helps SMBs Focus on Their Core Business
If you're starting your own business or currently work for... Read More
Government Does Not Pay Its Bills on Time
Many small companies work very hard to get new accounts.... Read More
Window Cleaning Business Future Challenge With Self Cleaning Glass
Self-cleaning glass has been talked about a lot, with such... Read More
How to Profile a Client
At first glance, this topic may seem a little repetitive,... Read More
Credit Repair Business Opportunities - Huge Profit Potential!
In the world today, many people are further in debt... Read More
Franchising in The Middle East There Will Bring Significant Opportunity for US Based Franchisors
As stability emerges in the Middle East there will be... Read More
Five Simple Software Tips for Small Business Owners
The start of a new year is a time for... Read More
Postcards Make It Rain Referrals
One of the simplest ways to expand your marketing efforts... Read More
Banking and Company Credit Card Policies for Small Business
Does your small business have a banking and credit card... Read More
What Help is there for Veterans Starting a Business?
Some of the very qualities that attract people to the... Read More
Seven Common Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners
Most new small businesses won't be in business this time... Read More
Employee Relations Manual Sample Outline
Most smart entrepreneurs and all large corporations have Employee Relations... 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
Going Public by Way of Regulation D (504) Offering
Under the Securities Act of 1933, any offer to sell... Read More
Everything I Need to Know About Business I Learned From My Nametag
So there I was ? sitting in the audience of... Read More
Small Business and Wichita
Owning a small business in Wichita, KS might not be... Read More
Get Approved for a Franchise
Deciding to start your own franchise is just one of... Read More
Selling Your Business, Entrepreneurs Role
$elling $elling $ellingWhat makes a great sales person? Well, the... Read More
Small Business Computer Security, the Basics
Anyone in business today realizes both the natural dependency on... Read More
Starting a Small Business? ?Tips from a Veteran
Congratulations, you are starting a small business! You are taking... Read More
How Is the LEGAL SYSTEM Dishing Out JUSTICE in Your Town?
Thankfully, most of us will never find out. That is... Read More
You Are Invited
Business card size works well for invitations to special events.What... Read More
The Step Zero Effect
The key to organizational focus and helping those who need... Read More
Learning and Growing
As you reflect on this year and prepare for next... Read More
Three Big Barriers To Small Business Marketing Success
When you feel like you're always busy working on your... Read More
Expanding your business.
Are you a small business owner who wants to expand... 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
Franchising Pros and Cons
Last week's question from Anthony R. on how to choose... Read More
Want to Grow Your Business? Make an Irresistible Offer
My clients and many of my readers are small and... Read More
Shortcuts Will Kill Your Business
Think of your business as a living, breathing, organism. It... Read More
Venus Transit - and Small Business?
On June 8, 2004, the world witnessed what no one... Read More
Small Businesses With Work Trucks; A Warning
If you are a non-operator owner of many work trucks,... Read More
Preparing to Launch Your Small Business
Small business owners often enter their field with great expectations.... Read More
Small Business Mistakes: Are You Making Enough of Them?
That's right are you making enough mistakes in your... 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
Trailblazer Interview with Diane J. Levin, Partnering Solutions
Today is a Red Letter Day! It's special because today... Read More
Why Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Should
As the owner or an employee of a small-to medium-sized... Read More
A Day in the Life of a Self Employed Professional
It's Monday morning and Connie the Consultant sits in her... Read More
Mobile Detailing VS Fixed Site Detailers
Mobile detailers will find themselves with lots of competition even... Read More
What Your Small Business Can Learn From The Doctor
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients.... Read More
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