Growing Your Small Business Through Alliances and Joint Ventures
-- Beyond Cold Calling, "Warm" Calling and Sending E-mails --Many Solo Entrepreneurs work from a home office. Our only connections to the outside world are the internet / e-mail and the telephone. Cold calling, "warm" calling and sending e-mails may seem like the most obvious way to let people know... Read More
Franchising Industry Burdened in Over Regulation
There were only an estimated 1800 active franchisors in this country at the end of 2002, that number down from 6000 in a single decade. It is not hard from this effort to increase regulations to see why. I believe the Federal Trade Commission's franchising expenditures should be cut by... Read More
Six Sigma for Small Business
It is not surprising that some people may perceive Six Sigma as being only for large corporations. Major corporations such as Allied Signal, Black & Decker, Dow Chemical, Dupont, Federal Express, General Electric, Johnson and Johnson, Kodak, Motorola, Sony, and Toshiba have all rolled out Six Sigma efforts and achieved... Read More
Hosted PBX, Is It Right For You?
"Order Now!" "Your Business Will Fail If You Don't Have This New Technology!" "Your Competition Has This Tool, Why Don't You?" Does any of this sound familiar? Does it make you cringe? It seems to be impossible to keep up with all the new trends in business today. It's hard... Read More
Is Your Small Business Name Important?
You bet a name is important. Many small business owners try to come up with a clever name for their business rather than one that explains what they do. And, nine times out of ten, that is a mistake. Your business name should give your prospects some idea of what... Read More
Mobile Carwash; Senior Citizens and Mobile Homes
Senior citizens are generally not a large marketing segment for mobile detailers or car washers, however, they should not be ignored. You will find in a near by area a seniors-only mobile home park. You will also find square dance clubs and senior centers. All of these places can be... Read More
Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures
Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail boat trailers. There is an easy and efficient way to do this with little effort. Washing and waxing boat trailers is an easy sale. Be sure to offer the boat owner a trailer wax. Let the owner know that a... Read More
What are the COSTS Associated with joining Leads Groups?
When it comes to cost, how much can you afford or not afford?When it comes to cost, the first thing that comes to mind is money, the cost of membership. Although this may be a consideration, you should also look at the cost as part of the investment you need... 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
Motorcycle Detailing Procedures Manual Sample Outline
If you are a motorcycle detailer and need to expand your business you will need to have several crews working for you. Each team will need a team leader and/or manager. The motorcycle crowd is indeed a close nit bunch and groups of riders will provide you with endless referrals... Read More
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How To Start a Small Business
Not sure how to start a small business? This guide... Read More
Are You Satisfied With Your Business Just As It Is?
Did you know that satisfaction is the number one emotion... Read More
A Look at Incorporating a Business in Florida
As you may know, there are many ways to incorporate... Read More
Excuses Franchisees Make; When They Violate Exclusive Territory Agreements
One of the biggest excuses franchisees of home based and... Read More
Are You Making the Most of Your Intern?
KEEPING INTEREST HIGH: Supervision is key to the success of... Read More
Top Ten Resolves for Building Your Business in 2005
1. Resolve to build a consistent network system.Since referrals are... Read More
Looking into the Future for Profits
How to identify future solutions and opportunities?Your power page, if... Read More
Accepting Checks in Your Business Virtually Risk Free
Most businesses accept checks as form of payment for goods... Read More
Drivng Home the Point - An Outsourcing Story in China
A few years ago, I visited Beijing for the first... Read More
How to Write a Credit Policy for Your Business
The book, "Become the Squeaky Wheel," by New Hampshire author... Read More
Do I Have to Do EVERYTHING Myself?!
The air in my client's office nearly crackled with her... Read More
Nevada Incorporation: The Advantages of Incorporating in Nevada
Incorporation in Nevada has become an attractive option for savvy... 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
Who Does Over Disclosure Really Hurt In Franchising?
Costs of over regulation and over disclosure end up hurting... Read More
Temporary Staffing Agency: How to Start
The temporary staffing industry continues to expand, with yearly double-digit... Read More
Measuring Your Way to Success
Are you a motivational speaker who consistently gets rave reviews... Read More
Three Ways to Add Leverage to Your Small Business
Remember those drawings from science class of how a lever... Read More
Shortcuts Will Kill Your Business
Think of your business as a living, breathing, organism. It... Read More
How to Find Success in the Import Export Business
Take advantage of world politics today and start your own... Read More
So What? How to Elicit Benefits from Features
"So what?" is a lovely question.It can lead to a... Read More
Small Business CRM Is Here To Stay
If you ask most small business owners what priority CRM... Read More
7 Cash Flow Secrets Your Accountant Never Told You
Looking for ways to boost your cash flow? As a... Read More
How to let go of your EGO
When does your ego get in the way?Let's go back... Read More
Small Business Stress Buster: Completion not Perfection
Completion not Perfection Five Keys To Doubling Your Productivity and... Read More
Franchise Buyers Lying On Forms
The Federal Trade Commission which governs the franchise industry thru... Read More
Small Business Marketing: Specialize or Generalize?
There have been many great points raised on both sides... Read More
Small Business Opportunities Magazine Business
A Small Business Opportunities Magazine is one of the new... Read More
Quality Controls for Franchising Companies Sample Outline
Quality control in franchising companies is paramount and all franchising... 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
Find Some Sample Payroll Check Stubs on the Net for Easy Reference
Starting a business? For many people, the bravery to venture... Read More
Small Business Success Secret: Focus on Your Genius Work?
Do you know what your genius work is? It's the... Read More
How to Get Started As A Government Contractor
Becoming a contractor or sub-contractor for the U.S. government can... Read More
Business Owners - Do You Actually Own a Job?
How many hours do you work a week? When was... Read More
Why The Carwash Industry is Stagnant; What You Can Do to Change Your Field
Many years ago, I had warned the carwash industry of... 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
Hone Your Edge, Stay Focused
A common hazard faced by new entrepreneurs is a lack... Read More
How to Promote Yourself to Small Business Riches
You've heard it before; we're living in an information age.... Read More
Advertising - For Small Businesses (Part 2)
How to do itPeople skim through newspapers and magazines and... Read More
Auto Detailers and Competitive Aspects of Automobile Detailing
There are both fixed and mobile detailers. Consumers often will... Read More
How to Find A Group that Needs Speakers
How do you find groups that are in need of... Read More
Image is Everything - Secrets to Cleaning Car Fleets
A recent survey indicated that clean Taxi Cabs Fleets have... Read More
De-Ionization Decisions in Mobile Car Washing
Many mobile car wash operators would like to add de-ionized... Read More
Franchising Industry Burdened in Over Regulation
There were only an estimated 1800 active franchisors in this... Read More
Small Business Failure? Nuts!
Pardon my enthusiasm, but a large part of your small... Read More
Creating a Dynamite Account Plan
Why do you need an account plan?When you first decide... Read More
The Key To Success - Choose The Right Partners
Do you promote yourself as offering prompt, reliable and quality... Read More
Start a Technical Writing Service
Technical writing services are employed to explain the details of... Read More
Getting Grant Funding For Your Nonprofit Organization
Do you need grant funding for your nonprofit organization? If... Read More
Small Business Planning -- Three Myths
Are you -- like 70 percent of small business owners... Read More
How To Select a Franchise
Here are some useful tips on how to select a... Read More
How to Create an Employee Manual
Large corporations use employee manuals to both educate employees about... Read More
Pressure Washing Heavy Equipment
One of the best ways to make money in the... Read More
9 Things You Must Do To Maximize Your Chances Of Obtaining A Small Business Loan
To get approval for your small business loan application, you... Read More
How Do I Choose The Right Business Opportunity For Me?
First you have to start with knowing your budget and... Read More
Gold Medal Delegation
When the recent Games of the XXVIII Olympiad came to... Read More
432 Page Franchise Report by the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission is upgrading the franchise law and... Read More
Electronic Franchise Disclosure and E-Signature Future for Investors
It has been discussed allowing Franchising companies to electronically disclose... Read More
The Number of Pages in the UFOC in Franchising is Still Growing Today
Today required franchise disclosure documents are over 200 pages generally.... Read More
Direct Mail - For Small Businesses
We hear a lot of talk about junk mail nowadays.... Read More
6 Steps to a Successful Medical Spa Expansion
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, since... Read More
7 Card Tricks That Improve Your Personal Networking Power
CARD SHARK7 Card Tricks That Improve Your Personal Networking PowerThe... Read More
Dispute Resolution of Territory for Mobile Franchised Companies
Franchisors of home based and mobile businesses need to carefully... Read More
Collect that Debt - Your Business Depends on it
The efficiency of debt collection is the difference between a... Read More
Serious About Writing A Business Plan... Start A Business Plan Library
Tap these treasures of ideas. The best money you can... Read More
The More you GIVE the More you GET
Why give freebies?We have all seen freebies at trade shows... Read More
Common Mistakes When Planning Your Medical Spa
Everything starts with a business plan: If you don't have... Read More
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