Small Business Marketing Series ? Choosing a Niche Market
Many smaller businesses choose niche markets for various reasons and these niche markets can be very lucrative. This article will look at ways to identify and assess whether they are right for your business?For many smaller businesses it is important to have a focused strategy which enables them to operate... Read More
Small Business - A Thing Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly
A thing worth doing is worth doing badly. Yes I know that it should be 'well'. My grandma drummed into me that whatever I did I should do it as well as I possibly could.But grandma said that there was another side to it. If it were worth doing, even... Read More
Small Business Secrets: Self-Confidence Can Be Arranged
At first blush this idea might be difficult to wrap your brain around. That's because you've been taught that self-confidence is achieved through mastery of knowledge or skills.If you've been an employee for someone else most of your life, you've actually been rewarded for getting your self-confidence from expertise. As... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Punxsutawney Phil
1. Look Over Your Shoulder ? Of course, Punxsutawney Phil has to look over his to search for his shadow. You should, too, every so often, to check out your competition?and see whether they're gaining on (or leading) you.2. Be Unique ? While groundhogs normally live six to eight years,... Read More
What Your Small Business Can Learn From The Doctor
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients. That's why they have waiting rooms instead of reception areas.Walk into most any doctor's office and you'll see numerous chairs -- typically full of people waiting to see the doctor -- and signs that tell you what you can't do... Read More
The Hidden Treasure in Your Business
I started working with another new client last week. He has been in business for about a year and a half. Yes, he has managed to make plenty of mistakes, like we all do. But, he has done something so very right that I thought I'd share it with you.This... Read More
Electronic Franchise Disclosure and E-Signature Future for Investors
It has been discussed allowing Franchising companies to electronically disclose franchise documents to the public and prospective franchisees. If the Federal Trade Commission wants to make UFOC information available electronically through email to catch up with the newest technologies then it will get complaints and make up another rule saying... Read More
How to Raise Your Fees and Thrill Your Customers
Think the best way to get more customers is to have the lowest prices in town? Think again. Think the best way to create a successful business is to try to appeal to everyone? Wrong again.The only good thing about having the lowest prices and trying to appeal to everyone... Read More
Encouraging Your Customers to Pay On Time
Nothing can drive a business down faster than customers who don't pay their bills as agreed. When you sell to customers on credit you are making an agreement with them. You will provide them with goods or services in exchange for their payment within the terms you agree upon. Period.What... Read More
Mobile Detailing VS Fixed Site Detailers
Mobile detailers will find themselves with lots of competition even if they do not see them around town. There are also many fixed site detailers who specialize in wholesale detailing or the retail detail or both. Many fixed site detailers have accounts with new and used car dealerships. This provides... Read More
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13 Steps to Protect Yourself from Your Bank
The success of your business is critically dependent on how... Read More
How To Get Slightly Famous in Print
Early in my career, I wrote an article for a... 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
Cashing In Your Chips & Pastures New
No, I'm not talking about gambling or dairy cows ?... Read More
Are You Making the Most of Your Intern?
KEEPING INTEREST HIGH: Supervision is key to the success of... Read More
How To Build Business Credit
Having their own business is something many millions of people... Read More
Carwash Manual Sample Outline
Car wash businesses are unique to other businesses. In fact... Read More
Do I Have to Do EVERYTHING Myself?!
The air in my client's office nearly crackled with her... 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
What Is YOUR Value Proposition?
Every company has a value proposition. That is a statement... Read More
How to Promote Yourself to Small Business Riches
You've heard it before; we're living in an information age.... Read More
How to let go of your EGO
When does your ego get in the way?Let's go back... 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
Freelance Tips: How to Cope with Spring Fever When Theres Work to Be Done
We all know how glorious those first warm days of... Read More
Boston Market; Mobile Auto Detailing
Boston itself covers 50 square miles of concrete and traffic,... Read More
Don?t Quit Before You Get to the City!
We were more than excited. Our women's doubles tennis team... Read More
Four Reasons Why Small Businesses Succeed (or Fail)
The American system of business management has been admired and... Read More
Excuses Franchisees Make; When They Violate Exclusive Territory Agreements
One of the biggest excuses franchisees of home based and... Read More
The Single Most Powerful Small Business Marketing Tool On The Planet
Let me get right to the point. The single most... 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... Read More
Truck Detailing Shop Business Case Study
As an entrepreneur you can learn a lot by following... Read More
The Perilous Franchise Agreement: What Did You Sign?
Purchasing a franchise has become one of the most popular... Read More
10 Filler Activities for the Summer Business Slowdown
Summer is a time for the outdoors, for that well-deserved... Read More
FFP vs. CPFF Contracts
SBIR Corner: FFP vs. CPFF contracts:In the SBIR/STTR world, the... Read More
Specialty Advertising in C-Stores
It appears the mini-blimp indoor theme and concept is making... Read More
Promote Yourself More Successfully
One of the great challenges for independent professionals and small... Read More
Provide Affordable Health Care To Employees At Little To No Cost To You
You can provide affordable health care plans to your employees.... Read More
Want to Grow Your Business? Make an Irresistible Offer
My clients and many of my readers are small and... Read More
Business Scents - Do They Work?
You see it often in large shopping complexes. Customers seem... Read More
Knowledge is Power
Why does research and education play an important part of... Read More
The Skills Gap: It Pays to Use Experts
By outsourcing to skilled professionals you'll be able to grow... Read More
Small Business Marketing: Specialize or Generalize?
There have been many great points raised on both sides... Read More
Why Small Businesses Need Both A Logo And An Identity System
Experts urge small business owners to "brand" their business ?... Read More
Setting Up as an Electronic Repair Authorized Service Center
If you plan to upgrade your workshop into an Authorized... Read More
Using Holidays to Put Some Extra Cheer in Your Cash Box
No matter your age or station in life, we all... Read More
Change May Be Your Ace in the Hole
Whether it has been thrust upon you by external market... Read More
Sample; Territory Reduction Policy for a Franchise Company
I propose this thought on the subject of Franchisee territory... Read More
50 Ways to Save Money
There are countless ways to save your business money. Unfortunately,... Read More
How to Prepare for Your Start-Up Venture!
When you awoke this morning, you found yourself buzzing with... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to... Read More
Concrete Cleaning Discussed at World of Concrete Expo 03
If you are in the pressure washing business and are... Read More
Two Types Of Business Plan Cover Pages ? Which One Are You Using?
This is the tale of two business plans with very... Read More
Why the Over Regulation on the Franchising Model?
Franchising is the fastest way to build small businesses, provide... Read More
The ABCs of Fundraising
There are many little details that go into making sure... Read More
6 Ways Small Businesses Can Survive In A Crazy Economy
Contrary to popular belief, small businesses can survive a crazy... Read More
How to Integrate Yourself in Someone Elses Business
When do you need to get more involved with the... Read More
Get In Touch With Your Competition!
We all know that competition is an ugly word but... Read More
Making Direct Mail Work for Small Businesses
If you own a small business, then you know the... Read More
Freelance Tips: How to Cope with Spring Fever When Theres Work to Be Done
We all know how glorious those first warm days of... Read More
Starting a Small Business: Balancing Risk and Reward
In a perfect world, starting a small business would be... Read More
Banking and Company Credit Card Policies for Small Business
Does your small business have a banking and credit card... Read More
Franchise Company Operations Manual Sample Outline
Many companies wish to expand and a few wish to... Read More
How To Build Business Credit
Having their own business is something many millions of people... Read More
Government Does Not Pay Its Bills on Time
Many small companies work very hard to get new accounts.... Read More
Creating Time the Virtual Way
Time. As a small business owner, it's the commodity you... Read More
10 Cardinal Rules for Business Growth
After over 30 years of participating in hundreds of businesses,... Read More
Boston Suburban areas a good choice to run a business
BioTechs even with the latest news had shed over 1000... Read More
Too Many Lawyers in Franchising Today
Attorneys and Lawyers are ruining the franchise industry. It is... Read More
The Truth About Government Grants for Your Business
Free money! Receive up to $25,000 that never has to... Read More
Pet Grooming Business
Do you like animals? Would you like to work for... Read More
Increase Your Profits with a Point of Sale (POS) System
Whether you operate a chain of restaurants, a mom-and-pop convenience... Read More
Hispanic Small Business Advantage
One thing I have noticed in my travels to different... Read More
Perception: What Are Your Patients REALLY Hearing?
Never underestimate the power of perception! Perception plays a major... Read More
Small Business Survival
In today's economic climate, the first priority for the small... Read More
Auto Detailers and Competitive Aspects of Automobile Detailing
There are both fixed and mobile detailers. Consumers often will... Read More
Breaking The Chains!
Everyday, customers and business owners are bombarded with billboards, logos,... Read More
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