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
Passion Is Key To A Successful Business
Passion. Passion alone can make your business successful. As an entrepreneur, you are a passionate person. For why would anyone invest such incredible amounts of time and energy on something they have no REAL desire to do? If you do such a thing, then it's just bullshit. You have built... Read More
Blowing Your Own Horn ? A Key Marketing Strategy for Small Business
-- Building Credibility Through Success Stories --Successful solo entrepreneurs spend quite a bit of time building and expanding their networks. These networks can cover a broad spectrum ? professional associations, community service, school or alumni networks, virtual communities, athletic groups, neighborhood associations. There are a variety of choices when creating... Read More
10 Filler Activities for the Summer Business Slowdown
Summer is a time for the outdoors, for that well-deserved vacation, and with everyone out and about, it's also a time that you may notice a slowdown in demand for your products and services. So what can you do during this summer slowdown? Well, it's a great time to do... Read More
Franchise Territories for Mobile Businesses; Why Limitations
In franchising an individual desirous of their own business will sign on with a franchising company and use their brand name, know how and expertise to make a living. The franchisor will generally assign an exclusive territory with limitations. In our franchise company we have mobile service units, which clean... Read More
Is This The Way Its Always Been Done?
Let's face it, we all tend to get stuck in doing things 'the way they've always been done', and creating products, or services, in a similarly conservative mode.But there is another way. Why not take a new look at your business. Take the opportunity to have regular creative thinking sessions... Read More
Questions to Ask as Your Business Grows
Here are some of the questions that you need to ask yourself regarding various areas of the business before you start your growth push. Are you clear on the goals of your business? Are your managers and other staff also up to date with these goals? Does your accountant or... Read More
Leveraging Business Relationships for more Profits
When should you leverage the relationship?Leveraging sometimes brings a negative connotation to the mix. It does not have to be that way. Leveraging with alliances can work into a win-win situation were both parties become more profitable and they form more solid business relationships. Leveraging should be taken seriously and... Read More
How To Accept Credit Cards
If you plan to do business online, then your website will need to accept credit cards. For many, the idea of applying for a merchant account sounds like a daunting task, but the truth is that building an online store is incredibly easy these days. The major credit card processing... Read More
7 Advantages to Incorporating
There's no question that hard work and a little luck is what it takes to BE successful. But a little knowledge, especially when it comes to setting up your business, will help you STAY successful.While many business owners give a lot of thought to location, store décor, customer service, hiring... Read More
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How to Start a Carpet Cleaning Company
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Online Search: Small Businesses Level The Playing Field
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4 Areas Where Your Business is Losing Money
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Bogus Investor and Consumer Complaints and Consumer Misrepresentation
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Collect that Debt - Your Business Depends on it
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Small Business Owners - Form a Relationship with Your Bank Manager
It's just like a marriageTo expect a bank manager or... Read More
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Over Disclosure Hurts Businesses
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Accounting Methods ? Cash and Accrual
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Dispute Resolution of Territory for Mobile Franchised Companies
Franchisors of home based and mobile businesses need to carefully... Read More
Freelance Tips: How to Cope with Spring Fever When Theres Work to Be Done
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California Department of Corporations Attempts to PR Their Benefits to Consumers
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Postcard Marketing ? Low Cost Visibility
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How to Wash Mobile Homes as a Business
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Carwash Franchisor Case Study
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What Your Small Business Can Learn From The Doctor
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients.... Read More
Building Marketing Momentum For Your Small Business
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Success & The Nature of Things
The story is told of a tiger chasing some goats... Read More
Tips For Successful Home Show Businesses
Opportunities for home show businesses have never been more abundant.... Read More
Six Sigma for Small Business
It is not surprising that some people may perceive Six... Read More
Are You a Small Business Lone Ranger? Take My 10-Question Quiz To Find Out!
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Specialty Advertising in C-Stores
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Cabinet Refacing Business Opportunities
With all the cabinet refacing business opportunities out there, you... Read More
More Business Card Uses
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Starting Your Small Business
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City Wide Garage Sales: Hidden Riches!
Most of us remember going to at least one garage... Read More
Expanding your business.
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Are You Ready to Own and Operate a Business?
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Do You Love Food? - Then Maybe Opening a Restaurant is Not Such a Crazy Idea
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Small Business Essentials: Start Here
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Firing Underperforming Employees in Your Small Business
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Find Your Niche & Follow It - Part 1
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Over Disclosure Hurts Businesses
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Common Mistakes When Planning Your Medical Spa
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Small Business Marketing: Specialize or Generalize?
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Your Babys Ugly..and Youve Got Bad Breath
I've got good news and bad news. The good news... Read More
Consistency with Janitorial and Cleaning Businesses
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Small Business Success Tip: Learn Something New Everyday
Your grandfather probably told you to "learn something new everyday".... Read More
Why You Need A Virtual Assistant
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The 5 Habits of Highly Successful Small-Business Owners
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Going Public by Way of Regulation D (504) Offering
Under the Securities Act of 1933, any offer to sell... Read More
Bogus Investor and Consumer Complaints and Consumer Misrepresentation
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Sample; Territory Reduction Policy for a Franchise Company
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Three Small Business Secrets to Getting More Billable Time
As small business owners we're in business to make money... Read More
Survival Tips For Small Businesses
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13 Steps to Protect Yourself from Your Bank
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Becoming Recession Proof
A lot of business owners I've spoken with lately have... Read More
The SBAs Savviest Program
Forget everything you've ever heard about the U.S. Small Business... Read More
If You Want To Be Remembered...
Send handwritten notes. That applies whether you're a guy or... Read More
Reduce Stress, Increase Profits By Incorporating Strategic Systems In Your Small Business Success
Whether you are an Entrepreneur or Business Professional there are... Read More
Why Internet Shopping is the New Mall of the Future
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Batting Cages Business - Making Profits With The Swing Of A Bat
There is a Batting Cages Business for those people who... Read More
Practical Money-Saving Tips For Small Businesses
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Get Free Payroll Forms Download from the Internet
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Small Business and Over Regulation
Over regulation of small business is so intense it is... Read More
Debit and ATM Card Advice for Small Businesses
Your business account comes with an ATM, Debit card. Pick... Read More
Business Pain Defined
Every company has business pain, but the pain does not... Read More
How to Increase the Cash Flow in Your Private Practice in 30 Days
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Analyzing Customers in Your Business Plan
The Customer Analysis section of the business plan assesses the... Read More
Small Business Vendors; Getting the Best Service
If you are a small business you know that you... Read More
Does Your Company Have a Business Image Manual
Every business regardless of size needs a "Business Image Manual"... Read More
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