Pressure Washing and Hospital Accounts
Most pressure washing companies never look into some of the best niche markets. One, which you may not have thought about is Hospitals and if you run a pressure washing company it can mean good steady income. When contract cleaning you must figure out the needs of your clientele; Hospitals... Read More
The Perfect Mission Statement
One way to determine your companies mission statement is based on a general overview of the company. Some important questions are asked like: Why does the company exist and what kind of business is it in? Is there a particular market or niche that it will concentrate upon? How will... Read More
The PR Commitment to Small Business
We're birds of a feather, public relations and small business. Wonderfully compatible and a perfect fit. Usually makes it easy to commit resources to small business success.But, sometimes I wonder about those small businesses that ignore the perceptions and behaviors of the key audiences with the most immediate impact on... Read More
Franchise Buyers Lying On Forms
The Federal Trade Commission which governs the franchise industry thru the franchise rule, which enforces Franchise Disclosure laws seems to think that consumers need to be protected even when they lie. Often The FTC takes complaints from consumers who claim they had been ripped off or lied to from someone... Read More
Where Can I Get Clients From?
The following tips have come from a wide variety of sources; some from other successful businesses we know, some from our Home-Based and Small Business Support Group meetings and some we've developed by trial and error.Some of the ways to get clients are:contact previous employers;mailing lists;cold call your target market;attend... Read More
Beginning an Internship Program
CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR INTERN: Specify the number of hours the intern will be needed each week. Will specific hours be adhered to, or will the schedule be more flexible? Applicants want to know up front what they will be paid, if anything. At this point specify whether the intern will... Read More
The Beauty of Focus and Plan B
Did you ever have one of those days or weeks when you said "What in the world am I doing running this business?!"Yeah. Me too. In fact, last month threw me for such a loop I really was beginning to wonder about my sanity.I'm sharing this story because I think... Read More
How To Choose A Franchise
You'd like to go into business for yourself, and believe that the best way for you to become your own boss is to buy a franchise. You know it will takes time and money to be successful, and that's OK. But which franchise should you buy? Which makes the most... Read More
Finding the Right People for your Business
Where do you find the right people for a business relationship?Finding the right people may not be as difficult as you may think. Quite often they are in your neighborhood and within your inner circle. There are three things that you can do in order to find the right fit... Read More
Procrastinate Your Way To A Successful Small Business
What will your business look like a year from today?If you're like most small business owners, you have many things to do and not enough time to do them. Can't you just ignore them and procrastinate your way to success?Not likely. True, sometimes avoiding issues will make them go away,... Read More
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Small Business Marketing Secrets: Look Like Sizzle, Be The Steak
You've heard marketing and advertising gurus quip, "Sell the sizzle,... Read More
What Is YOUR Value Proposition?
Every company has a value proposition. That is a statement... 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
Entrepreneurs Ask: What Can a Virtual Assistant Do For Me?
Great question!Freeing your time is an indisputably key element in... Read More
3.5 Million People And A Possible UK Home Business Opportunity
Has this ever happened to you... 'John, you have a... Read More
Pressure Washing; How to Bid Concrete Cleaning Jobs
Remember the cleaning business is all about time ratio to... Read More
Buy a Flower Shop: Serious Considerations
You've always liked flowers and you think the idea of... Read More
Business Scents - Do They Work?
You see it often in large shopping complexes. Customers seem... Read More
Franchises Must Meet Legal Definition to be an Actual Franchise
All franchises must meet the legal definition of a franchise... Read More
Top 10 Lessons for Small Business Success - As learned From My Twin 3 Year Olds
Small business success is very similar to learning to walk,... Read More
Tips on Setting Up Your Small Business Bank Account
One of the first things you will need to set... Read More
S Corporation ? What Is It?
For many small businesses, the "S" corporation is the business... Read More
Setting Up a Pressure Washer Rig to Clean Concrete
Maximum efficiency in the cleaning industry is a key to... Read More
Loose Lips Sink Ships - The Fastest Way to Put Yourself Out of Business
I agree that knowledge should be free, but the next... Read More
Small Businesses With Work Trucks; A Warning
If you are a non-operator owner of many work trucks,... Read More
Success Tips for Small Business Owners
Running a small business requires many skills. However, to do... Read More
10 Best Practices to Consider as Your SBIR Negotations Approach Contract Signature
10 Best Practices to consider as your SBIR negotiations approach... Read More
Buying a Franchise
Buying a franchise is not for everyone. This guide will... Read More
How to Find Success in the Import Export Business
Take advantage of world politics today and start your own... Read More
Top 10 Rules for Small Business Success
1. TargetYou are not all things to all people. Decide... 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
Starting a Tractor Washing Business
In the heavy equipment cleaning business you can make good... Read More
Small Businesses You Can Start in Automotive
There are many choices when thinking about a small business... Read More
Data Loss - Can Your Company Survive? (Most Do Not)
Data. Most people think it is a term relegated to... Read More
Local Government Relations for Small Business
Most small businesses simply go about their daily business and... Read More
How to Remove Stress from Owning a Business... Forever!
I meet and talk to hundreds and hundreds of business... Read More
Increase Profits With a Small Investment of Time and No Money
The less a business pays for goods and services the... Read More
Small Business - Would You Still Need An Accountant If You Didnt Need A Tax Return?
After over thirty years advising small business it still comes... Read More
1-2-3 Steps To A Successful Joint Venture
A successful joint venture marketing effort is the goal of... Read More
How to Get Started As A Government Contractor
Becoming a contractor or sub-contractor for the U.S. government can... 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
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
Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures
Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail... Read More
Home Based Franchise; What About Future Expansion?
As a franchisor I am always asked by new and... Read More
Web Based CRM Systems: Get Mobile; Get Results
Everyday more web based companies enter the business scene. The... Read More
Competition Relations in Auto Detailing
There is significant competition in auto detailing and car washing.... Read More
The Greatest Challenges the Internet Consultant Faces!
While there are few career paths that some would call... 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
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Tiger
1. There Are No "gimmes" ? They count two-foot putts... Read More
Mobile Car Washes and Shoe Policies
Mobile carwashing is hard work, it is tough on the... Read More
Boat Detailers; Add-on Products and Services
As a Boat Detailing Specialist, you may want to offer... 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
Firing Underperforming Employees in Your Small Business
Here are a few tips on how to hand out... Read More
Alliances: What works, what does not
Why Alliances FailWhen do you know an alliance is falling... Read More
Launching your Business with a Chamber of Commerce
Why are Chambers a good launching pad?Chambers provide you with... Read More
Mobile Pressure Washing and City Contracts
Many mobile pressure-washing companies turn to government contacts to make... Read More
Leveraging Business Relationships for more Profits
When should you leverage the relationship?Leveraging sometimes brings a negative... Read More
Mobile Car and Truck Washing Vehicle Placement
To maximum potential profits and dollars in a mobile washing... Read More
Taking Stock
Back when I owned an inventory-based business, one of my... Read More
Local Search and Internet Yellow Pages - A Whole NewVocabulary for Small Businesss
Buyers want both online and local information about where to... Read More
Financial Dose for Business
The goals of businesses have undergone much evolution from the... Read More
Are You Using a Chess or Checkers Small Business Marketing Strategy?
Until the day I learned to play chess I loved... Read More
Carwash Manual Sample Outline
Car wash businesses are unique to other businesses. In fact... Read More
Where Can People Find Information About Starting A Business?
Approximately 200,000 new businesses are started each year. More people... Read More
Operating Your Small Business ? Everything Really Is a Project
Do you operate your business as a series of projects,... Read More
6 of 1, Half Dozen of the Other
Motivational author and speaker Jim Rohn says that for a... Read More
Business Reviews that Work
What is the satisfaction & expectation review of the business... Read More
Cleaning Grain Silos, Towers, Containers, and Combines
If you run a pressure washing company in a rural... Read More
Arranging Your Fundraiser
When deciding to host a fundraiser for your company or... Read More
Increase the Wealth in Your Community
Many of us have noticed how some nearby communities seem... Read More
Choose Your Own Guru
What is a guru?A guru is a teacher. A mentor.... Read More
How to Avoid the Most Common Reasons for Small Business Failure
The life cycle of the typical small business is short... Read More
Buying a Business
Start thinking about buying an established business if you want... Read More
Tips and Tricks for Legal Debt Collections
If a customer owes your local business money, it's hard... Read More
Common Sources of Financing for Small Business
The choice of financing is an important determinant of whether... Read More
Mini-Blind Cleaning Business, Case Study
Sometimes the simple businesses are the ones, which make good... Read More
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