Asking the RIGHT Questions
Which questions do you need to ask to even get a hint if you really want to know something about another person's business pain?We define business pain as a problem that a business needs to have a solution for. The pain may be that they do not have enough sales,... Read More
Local Government Relations for Small Business
Most small businesses simply go about their daily business and serving customers without ever worrying about local government relations. For some it turns out okay but for others it can become a disaster. You never know when a new project down the street may call for new plans to adjust... Read More
Awning Cleaning Business Case Study: Entrepreneurship 101
It is most fascinating to study how entrepreneurs spot opportunity in the market place. "My name is Lance Winslow and I am a serial entrepreneur, I admit I am addicted and need help." ..."Hello Lance." Let me explain how I formed one of my companies which became a franchise system... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Your Small Business
While I was hard at work last week, an everyday drama was playing out in a hospital room in the next town. My niece was working on presenting me with a new great nephew. Tyler James came into the world Thursday afternoon, mother and child are both doing well. Naturally,... Read More
Wichita KS; Anything is Possible in Wichita Business
Just when the entire state was kissing Wichita goodbye, economically speaking, they turn around their economy like a hammer-head stall. The BTK is caught and has gone away and the Aircraft Industry has decided to stay. Last year 40% of all the aircraft in the world were made in Wichita... Read More
Grants vs. Contracts
Commonly folks have asked me what the technical difference is between a contract and a grant. The difference is not about the dollar value or who the buying entity is nor the kind of work being done. Instead it is about the legal concept of default. In my eyes, the... Read More
Old Data in Database Marketing Software
Database Problems in MarketingI have been working on a direct mail campaign for our team in many areas and we are finding that the yellow page listings and business list CDROMS contain so many closed companies that we are spending too much on the mailings, which are opened a little... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
1. Everyone Makes A Difference ? Despite not letting him play in their games, the other reindeer came to understand Rudolph's importance. Look for the talents in each of your employees.2. Have Courage And Confidence ? At first Rudolph ran from his problems, then he came back to face them.... Read More
How To Cut Expenses And Manage Your Business
If you own a small business, you should know that often times it can be the little things, rather than the large expenses, that can eat away at your budget. But many times, small business owners will try and increase their profits by looking around at what larger expenses they... Read More
How to Profit from a Concrete Roof Tile Business
Concrete Roof Tile Business: During the 2004 summer season, storms plagued the United States. Damages from the Hurricanes in Florida alone sent resources in the southern states scrambling. The shortage of qualified roofing professionals and supplies were felt immediately. Roofers from all over the United States began hunting down supplies... Read More
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Racing the Competition
What is the Big Race all about when it comes... Read More
Marketing Your Small Business with Success Stories
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --An effective and compelling... Read More
Small Business Computer Security, the Basics
Anyone in business today realizes both the natural dependency on... Read More
Building Marketing Momentum For Your Small Business
The success of your business depends on your ability to... Read More
Are You Ready to Own and Operate a Business?
How often has someone thought of starting a business based... Read More
Franchise Territories are Generally Delineated On a Map; Why?
If you own a mobile service or home based franchise... Read More
Women and Small Business
In the book Women and Small Business author gives all... Read More
Low Cost or Highly Funded Start Up
Many new ventures are preoccupied with all the money they... Read More
Not Listening Can Hurt Your Small Business
Most small business owners seek advisors who can help them... 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
Finding the PERFECT Alliance Partner
Where do you look for the appropriate alliance?One of the... Read More
Operational Aspects on P and L Statements of Mobile Services Businesses
What kinds of things effect mobile service businesses P and... Read More
Small Business Secrets: Self-Confidence Can Be Arranged
At first blush this idea might be difficult to wrap... Read More
6 Ways Small Businesses Can Survive In A Crazy Economy
Contrary to popular belief, small businesses can survive a crazy... Read More
Competition in the Mobile Car Wash Industry
We have all seen the mobile washing units cruising our... Read More
Employee Induction - Are you Inducting your People - A Practical How To
In today's fast paced marketplace it is easy to neglect... Read More
Using Business Broker In the Franchising Industry for Franchise Sales
Franchising companies often use Business Broker to help attain sales... Read More
Become The Squeaky Wheel and Watch Your Business Skyrocket!
Providing high quality customer service is a must for any... Read More
Professional House Cleaning - The Dirty Little Secret
Are you tired yet of all the books out there... Read More
Reclaim Equipment Detailing Industry and NPDES, EPA, Storm Water Rules
It behooves every professional mobile auto detailer to stay up... Read More
FTC Adding to the Franchise Rule
Last summer the FTC put forth a report and then... Read More
Small Business Stress Buster: Completion not Perfection
Completion not Perfection Five Keys To Doubling Your Productivity and... Read More
The Hidden Treasure in Your Business
I started working with another new client last week. He... Read More
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Rudy Giuliani
1. Leadership Is Learned ? While many people appear to... Read More
Routine Maintenance of High Pressure Hot Water Motors
If you run a pressure washer business you need complete... Read More
Sex Up Your Business Growth
A top executive called up me late in the night.... Read More
Finance Your Small Business: So Much Money, So Little Time
$37.4 million funded from venture capital today. $86.4 million funded... Read More
Arent Small Businesses Lucky?
Why? Because they have access to world class public relations... Read More
Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures
Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail... Read More
Growing Your Small Business Through Alliances and Joint Ventures
-- Beyond Cold Calling, "Warm" Calling and Sending E-mails --Many... Read More
Questions to Ask as Your Business Grows
Here are some of the questions that you need to... Read More
Looking for a New Office Chair?
Perhaps you are building a new home office or you... Read More
The Franchisors Heavy Load
Why are we over regulation the franchising industry, what purpose... Read More
Q and A: Personalized Birthday Cards from Paul Leonard
Paul Leonard's BirthdayCards2Go.com paid greeting card service offers convenience when... Read More
Do You Want Your Own Fully Programmable ERP? - Part 2
In the first article we mentioned the main characteristics that... Read More
The ABCs of Fundraising
There are many little details that go into making sure... Read More
Starting a Mobile Auto Detailing Business; Dry Wash or Pressure Wash?
Many experienced auto detailing professionals who have started out using... Read More
Administration Of Your Small Business
You've been meaning to tend to the administration part of... Read More
The Franchisors Heavy Load
Why are we over regulation the franchising industry, what purpose... Read More
Pressure Washing Graders and Tractor Motors
When pressure washing heavy equipment each piece of equipment has... Read More
Expanding A Mobile Car Wash Business
What is the best time to expand a mobile car... Read More
Small Businesses With Work Trucks; A Warning
If you are a non-operator owner of many work trucks,... 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
Using Excel Payroll Sheet to Make Payroll System Easier
For the employees, payday is the brightest day; they finally... Read More
Restaurant Operators - What Skills do you Need
A tongue-in-cheek look at the skills required to operate a... Read More
Small Business Opportunities Magazine Business
A Small Business Opportunities Magazine is one of the new... 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
What is Rule 15c211 and Reverse Merger
Rule 15C211Under SEC Rule 15C211, a U.S. securities broker or... Read More
Top 10 Record Keeping Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How To Avoid Them)
If you interviewed business owners of failed businesses, a majority... Read More
The Responsibility Conundrum - Where art Thou?
Mr/Ms, 'not me' is often on holidays in your business.... Read More
Secrets of Cleaning Truck Trailers in Your Fleet from a Veteran Truck Washer
Cleaning the trailers towed by big trucks is not easy,... Read More
So What? How to Elicit Benefits from Features
"So what?" is a lovely question.It can lead to a... Read More
How to become a Career Coach for Profit
A career coach could be simply defined your job seeking... Read More
Why Does a Business Fail and What Can You Do to Stop It?
I believe the number one reason why a business will... Read More
How to Find a Microenterprise Loan for Your Business
If you're looking for start-up capital for your business, but... Read More
Franchise Territories are Generally Delineated On a Map; Why?
If you own a mobile service or home based franchise... Read More
Overcoming Your Biggest Competitor
Before you read any further in this article, I'd like... Read More
Street Wars Between Mobile Car Washers and Mobile Auto Detailers
There is much competition in the mobile auto detailing business.... Read More
Where Can People Find Information About Starting A Business?
Approximately 200,000 new businesses are started each year. More people... Read More
Starting Your Small Business
Where do you find more customers?How do you compete with... Read More
Will Adding a Car Wash to Your Fast Lube Add Additional Crime to Your Facilities?
Car Wash Crime in the Hood. Apparently not everyone is... Read More
Get Free Payroll Forms Download from the Internet
Having a successful business means also having a good working... Read More
Solving the Late Paying Customer Blues
Nothing can drive a business down faster than customers who... Read More
Procrastinate Your Way To A Successful Small Business
What will your business look like a year from today?If... Read More
Pressure Washing and Hospital Accounts
Most pressure washing companies never look into some of the... Read More
Outsourcing and Virtual Assistants: Small Business Saviors
Work smarter, not harderWhat is one of the best ways... Read More
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