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Becoming a contractor or sub-contractor for the U.S. government can bring in lucrative, on-going revenue to your small business. But doing business with the government is very different than typical business-to-business selling.For example, sales cycles can be much slower. There is a specific process that must be followed, and you'll... Read More
WHEN you are operating or planning a small business that is seeking funding for less than five million dollars, it's wise to consider writing your own plan.WHY you are the best qualified. You probably have superior knowledge of your target market, prospective customers and your product or service. If not... Read More
On June 8, 2004, the world witnessed what no one living today had ever seen... VENUS - the planet of Love, Beauty and Human Unity - transitting across the face of the Sun.Acording to one line of thought (and a beautiful line at that) during this transit of Venus which... Read More
If you're like me, you love accounting. It's so fascinating and such an ingenious system. Don't you just think that Double Entry Accounting is the most beautiful creation of all humankind?Okay, let's get real. You probably think accounting is boring and best left to pencil pushing geeks (like me!). I... Read More
It's a strange anomaly.Most people who set out to start their own business, no matter what type, build it for failure, not success.Crazy isn't it? But true.The saddest part in all this, is that they don't even know that they are destined for failure long before their dreams shatter and... Read More
Q: Is the online world the best place to sell a product or service these days? My friends seem to think that brick and mortar stores will totally disappear in the future. I debate this all the time with them, but it seems to be heading that way. Your thoughts?... Read More
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