The Inside-Out Business Plan? -- Your Small Business Plan in 10 Easy Questions
Writing a business plan for your Solo Entrepreneur business doesn't have to be a daunting project. If you can answer 10 straightforward questions about your business, you can be ready to go.The key to success is to answer all of the questions in enough depth that if a friend asked... 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
The Responsibility Conundrum - Where art Thou?
Mr/Ms, 'not me' is often on holidays in your business. Yes come rain or shine they attend the workplace and put in the day for you; coffee to drink, gossip to catch up on, spying on management and colleagues, frequent toilet breaks, long lunches, long phone calls and let not... 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
Does Your Business Need a Toll-Free 800 Number?
Should your business have a toll free number for customers to make sales, service and billing inquirers? The industry began in the early 1970's and today most customers expect you to have it. Providing a toll free line can bring in a number of benefits to your business.From the customer... Read More
Five Simple Software Tips for Small Business Owners
The start of a new year is a time for a clean start. Resolutions are made, you clear your files of last year's paperwork, and you swear you are going to start the year off keeping your financial house in order.It all sounds good when you say it on January... Read More
Mobile Detailing Environmental Concern in the Deep South
Macon, GA goes after garage-gas station conversion detail/hand car washes for allowing storm drain pollution. I can remember a time when we were in the Macon GA. we stopped and talked to be head of the DEP and showed them pictures of people polluting after someone complained about our company... Read More
Starting a New Business in a Small Town
Q. I am a former pastor who left the ministry after sixteen years to spend more time with my family. We moved to a very small town (less than ten thousand people) and I want to start an internet café business and also offer PC repair. How can I investigate... Read More
More Rules for Franchising?
The FTC- Mighty Federal Trade Commission has unilaterally decided to change the franchise rule. They changes are sure to hurt American business, Franchisors and the over 400,000 Franchisees in the United States today. These regulatory changes even if mere interpretations and opinion cause events which have unintended consequences. Such changes... Read More
Starting a Small Business: Balancing Risk and Reward
In a perfect world, starting a small business would be risk free, but just as with everything else; the degree of risk determines the value of the reward.According to the National Commission on Entrepreneurship, at any given time, 6% to 9% of the United States adult population is involved in... Read More
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Why is My Restaurant Not Full Every Monday Night?
In a quest for customers and to keep those customers,... Read More
Cost Effective Franchise Regulations, Come again
The Franchise Group at the Federal Trade Commission in all... Read More
Increase the Wealth in Your Community
Many of us have noticed how some nearby communities seem... Read More
Firing Underperforming Employees in Your Small Business
Here are a few tips on how to hand out... Read More
Measuring Your Way to Success
Are you a motivational speaker who consistently gets rave reviews... Read More
Pressure Washing Heavy Equipment
One of the best ways to make money in the... Read More
A Lesson From ?The Apprentice? That Can Make You A Master
I have to admit, I was curious. When I saw... Read More
Marketing - The Way To Make What Youre Really Worth
You only have so much time in a day right?So... Read More
Expanding your business.
Are you a small business owner who wants to expand... Read More
Looking into the Future for Profits
How to identify future solutions and opportunities?Your power page, if... Read More
Franchise Buyers from Hell
I ran a franchise company for many years, a car... Read More
How To Create A Business Note That Is More Attractive To A Note Investor
You are selling your small business (business value under $1... Read More
Selling Your Business, Entrepreneurs Role
$elling $elling $ellingWhat makes a great sales person? Well, the... Read More
FTC Franchise Rule if Enacted will Trigger Hardship for Private Sector
The FTC Franchise Rule maybe changed, as the Federal trade... Read More
Do You Really Need a Toll-Free Number for Your Business?
Do You Really Need a Toll-Free Number for Your Business?... Read More
Time to Sell your Restaurant? Some Advice from Restaurant Consultants, Inc.
As a specialist in getting restaurants open, it is surprising... Read More
De-Ionization Decisions in Mobile Car Washing
Many mobile car wash operators would like to add de-ionized... Read More
Carwash Manual Sample Outline
Car wash businesses are unique to other businesses. In fact... Read More
Conquering Confidence Killers for Small Business Success
"The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing... Read More
Small Business Essentials: Start Here
Thinking of starting a business on line? If so there... Read More
Avoiding the Small Business Cash Flow Roller Coaster
A solopreneur I know disappears from my radar screen for... Read More
4 Areas Where Your Business is Losing Money
In my 18 years of consulting I have heard it... Read More
Self-Employment: Managing Your Money: Tips for Living with a Fluctuating Cash Flow (Part One)
The way you manage your money is one of the... Read More
How to Start a Paper Shredding Business
Paper Shredding Business Opportunities are blossoming up everywhere because in... Read More
Mini-Blind Cleaning Business, Case Study
Sometimes the simple businesses are the ones, which make good... Read More
How the Humble Ice Cube Made Business History
Gather round while I tell you the story of Kennebec... Read More
Business Valuation is Critical
What is Business Valuation? The term business valuation is the... Read More
Do Your Best; Hire the Rest
One of the hidden perks of raising six children is... Read More
Your Babys Ugly..and Youve Got Bad Breath
I've got good news and bad news. The good news... Read More
Image is Everything - Secrets to Cleaning Car Fleets
A recent survey indicated that clean Taxi Cabs Fleets have... Read More
There Is Security in Change... But Use Caution
It has been said that the only constant is change.... Read More
Are You Running Your Business or Is Your Business Running You?
Being a small or home-based business owner can be loads... Read More
Boat Detailers; Add-on Products and Services
As a Boat Detailing Specialist, you may want to offer... Read More
Become The Squeaky Wheel and Watch Your Business Skyrocket!
Providing high quality customer service is a must for any... Read More
Trailblazer Interview with Diane J. Levin, Partnering Solutions
Today is a Red Letter Day! It's special because today... Read More
Community Relations Strategy for Small Business
Does your company have a community relation strategy? Have you... Read More
Solving the Late Paying Customer Blues
Nothing can drive a business down faster than customers who... 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
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
Street Wars Between Mobile Car Washers and Mobile Auto Detailers
There is much competition in the mobile auto detailing business.... Read More
Old Data in Database Marketing Software
Database Problems in MarketingI have been working on a direct... Read More
Virtual Assistant ? Questions Answered
What is a Virtual Assistant?A Virtual Assistant is a person... Read More
Accounting and Billing Procedures for Small Business
No matter how small your small business is, it is... Read More
Home Based Franchise; What About Future Expansion?
As a franchisor I am always asked by new and... Read More
Setting Prices - Pricing Your Consulting Services
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PRICINGIn case you hadn't noticed, people can... Read More
Drivng Home the Point - An Outsourcing Story in China
A few years ago, I visited Beijing for the first... Read More
Starting a Business in New Hampshire
Hew Hampshire car wash market. Well we have visited every... Read More
Finding the Right People for your Business
Where do you find the right people for a business... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 3
Continuing from the second article:6. About the aground mathematical model,... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to... Read More
How to Prepare for Your Start-Up Venture!
When you awoke this morning, you found yourself buzzing with... Read More
Why Clean Mobile Homes for a Business?
Manufactured and Mobile Home owners know that the weather this... Read More
Fleet Washing Expansion Considerations
Many times small businesses want to expand their businesses and... Read More
Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business
Now that you have invested your time, energy and money... Read More
The Joy and Hazards Of Finding Your First Office
Q: I have outgrown my home office and need to... Read More
Perception: What Are Your Patients REALLY Hearing?
Never underestimate the power of perception! Perception plays a major... Read More
QSR Quick Service - Fast Food Restaurants Labor Situation in United States
One of the major complaints in the QSR Quick Service-Fast... Read More
Make Your Business More Profitable
More sales and more profit. Isn't that what you want... Read More
Practical Money-Saving Tips For Small Businesses
One of the primary concerns all small businesses have is... Read More
Postcard Marketing ? Low Cost Visibility
You need to be visible to attract customers, right? But... Read More
How To Build Business Credit
Having their own business is something many millions of people... Read More
Small Business - Is The Accounting Profession Ripping Them Off?
My 16 year-old daughter said, "Gee Dad! You look just... Read More
Get In Touch With Your Competition!
We all know that competition is an ugly word but... Read More
North County San Diego Small Business
North County San Diego has had some significant growth, and... Read More
One Of The Best New Business Opportunities May Be Right In Your Home - A New Daycare Business
The day care industry is expanding. There are now more... Read More
Collection Agency Selection
Frankly, given the legal and regulatory requirements involved in attempting... Read More
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