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
Starting a Mobile Auto Detailing Business; Dry Wash or Pressure Wash?
Many experienced auto detailing professionals who have started out using a pressure washer rarely use Dry Wash n' Guard. Most would say this is a matter of preference more than anything else. Each side has logical arguments as to why their methodology is better. Many pressure washing mobile detailers only... Read More
Creative Metrification - A Technique to Improve
Some things in business are relatively easy to measure ? these are the "hard" metrics such as sales volume and profit, production per man-hour, time without an accident, shipments without error, number of customers served, on-time delivery, etc. Other, "soft" metrics, are more difficult to quantify, but with a little... Read More
Your Babys Ugly..and Youve Got Bad Breath
I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that 98% of businesses are small businesses. That bodes well for the entrepreneurial spirit that has made our nation great. The bad news is that 80%, that's right, four out of five new businesses will fail in their first... Read More
Sexual Harassment - Its just not on!
Sexual Harassment is a disturbing part of employment life in the modern era and is unacceptable! From junior clerk to boardroom it continues on in its various guises from seemingly harmless fun to stalking.In most countries there is comprehensive legislation that clearly prohibits this form of behaviour and puts business... Read More
How to Write a Credit Policy for Your Business
The book, "Become the Squeaky Wheel," by New Hampshire author Michelle Dunn, says the different ways people use and extend credit makes or breaks your credit policy and bottom line, which could result in less or more sales and money for your business."Business owners all have different types of businesses... Read More
Basic Psychology of Franchisee Ownership and Expansion
If you are a franchisee of a large franchise system; before you expand your franchise to include more stores there are some questions you might ask yourself. If, however, you bought your franchise to expand, grow and amass a small empire of your own, your franchisor will be the last... Read More
The Skills Gap: It Pays to Use Experts
By outsourcing to skilled professionals you'll be able to grow your business without adding overhead.Here are some of the costs associated with growing a business through acquiring staff:* recruitment* payroll and tax obligations* national insurance* employers liability* benefits (pension, car, medical, dental)* holiday pay / sick pay / maternity pay... Read More
Five Tips for First Time Entrepreneurs
It seems so long ago that I started my first business. Since that time, I've created several successful businesses and learned a lot of lessons along the way. There are several things I wish I would have known in the early days of my entrepreneurial efforts that I hope will... Read More
Finance Your Small Business: So Much Money, So Little Time
$37.4 million funded from venture capital today. $86.4 million funded yesterday. $51.4 million funded the day before.These numbers are not made up. They are actual numbers from actual reported venture capital funding. I get these notices emailed to me day after day, rain or shine.I'm not personally looking for business... Read More
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Accounting Methods ? Cash and Accrual
When starting a business, you have to determine the method... Read More
Starting An E-Commerce Business: Baby Steps
Starting your own e-commerce business can be quite the adventure.... 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
Mobile Detailing VS Fixed Site Detailers
Mobile detailers will find themselves with lots of competition even... 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
Designing a Franchise Training Program
If you intend to franchise your company you will need... Read More
What Help is there for Veterans Starting a Business?
Some of the very qualities that attract people to 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
How To Write A Business Plan
Writing a business plan is a fundamental step to ensuring... Read More
Financial Fundamentals - What Every Small Business Owner Should Know!
Business owners rarely go into business to deal with the... Read More
1 Overlooked Key to Small Business Success
Is this you?You dreamed of owning your own business, doing... Read More
Joint Venture Your Way to Extraordinary Sales!
You know what makes me really happy? Drinking a Starbucks... 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
Becoming Recession Proof
A lot of business owners I've spoken with lately have... Read More
Trailblazer Interview with Diane J. Levin, Partnering Solutions
Today is a Red Letter Day! It's special because today... Read More
Share Ad Expenses to Boost Profits
The challenges of the small business owner are well documented.... Read More
Do I Have to Do EVERYTHING Myself?!
The air in my client's office nearly crackled with her... Read More
Making Direct Mail Work for Small Businesses
If you own a small business, then you know the... Read More
Slip And Fall Professionals; Service Businesses
Since you own a business you probably have liability insurance... Read More
Wichita Kansas is a Great Place to Run a Business
We love Wichita because it has great all round weather... Read More
How To Choose A Franchise
You'd like to go into business for yourself, and believe... Read More
Pressure Washer Companies and Steam Cleaner Maintenance
If you run a pressure washing business it is a... Read More
Incorporating a Small Business: S corporations versus C corporations
If you've been considering incorporating your small business, you've probably... Read More
To Buy A Fat Pig
What does buying a fat pig have to do with... Read More
7 Advantages to Incorporating
There's no question that hard work and a little luck... Read More
Starting a Pressure Washing Business
Are you thinking of starting a small pressure washer business... Read More
Success Tips for Small Business Owners
Running a small business requires many skills. However, to do... Read More
Debt Collection Techniques
Here are some sound debt collection techniques that can be... Read More
Why Do Franchisors have Exclusive Territories
The reason we Franchisors call it an exclusive territory is... Read More
Operating Your Small Business ? Everything Really Is a Project
Do you operate your business as a series of projects,... 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
When to Say NO!
When is it a good thing to say no to... Read More
432 Page Franchise Report by the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission is upgrading the franchise law and... Read More
Challenging the Gospel of Growth -- Must Business Grow to Survive?
A cherished business doctrine is that growth must be a... Read More
Most Franchises Are Small Home Businesses
Many of our nations 400,000 franchisees run their businesses out... Read More
The More you GIVE the More you GET
Why give freebies?We have all seen freebies at trade shows... Read More
Passion Is Key To A Successful Business
Passion. Passion alone can make your business successful. As an... Read More
Taking Stock
Back when I owned an inventory-based business, one of my... Read More
Community Relations Strategy for Small Business
Does your company have a community relation strategy? Have you... Read More
Five Facts and One Motivating Factor Behind a Successful Home Business
All legitimate home business entrepreneurs insist and announce loud and... Read More
What Your Small Business Can Learn From The Doctor
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients.... Read More
Is Your Business Making Money?
Is your business making money? Would you know?Figuring out whether... Read More
Small Business Success Tip: Learn Something New Everyday
Your grandfather probably told you to "learn something new everyday".... Read More
What are the COSTS Associated with joining Leads Groups?
When it comes to cost, how much can you afford... Read More
Survival Tips For Your Small Business
No matter type of business you operate you've got to... Read More
How to Start a Pet Transportation Business
Pet Transportation Services are needed as the number of pets... 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
Franchise Territories are Generally Delineated On a Map; Why?
If you own a mobile service or home based franchise... Read More
Covenants Not To Compete: Another Franchise Quandary
Imagine that you have operated a successful franchise business for... Read More
The Key to Creating Total System Empowerment
In this paper, I will:1. provide a framework for creating... Read More
Setting Up a Pressure Washer Rig to Clean Concrete
Maximum efficiency in the cleaning industry is a key to... Read More
Packing Material Thats Cheap!
Shipping materials can be expensive! Even the styrofoam "peanuts" can... Read More
Bogus Investor and Consumer Complaints and Consumer Misrepresentation
Like most regulatory bodies in the United States, the Federal... Read More
Hosted PBX, Is It Right For You?
"Order Now!" "Your Business Will Fail If You Don't Have... Read More
Small Businesses with BIG NAMES: Protect Your Trademarks and Reap the Rewards
You're a small business owner with a hot new product... Read More
Designing a Franchise Training Program
If you intend to franchise your company you will need... Read More
Breaking The Chains!
Everyday, customers and business owners are bombarded with billboards, logos,... Read More
Keeping your Business Alive
As long as you eat and breathe you will stay... Read More
Mobile Car Wash and Cleaning Post Office Jeeps
If you own a mobile truck washing, pressure washing or... 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
Marketing a New or Small Business on a Budget
There are almost as many opinions and views on marketing... Read More
Do You Microbifer in Your Cleaning Business?
Microfiber cleaning towels have been around for about ten years... Read More
How to Give Informative Talks
Why should you do informative talks to smaller groups?Informative talks... Read More
Do You Need the Help of a Virtual Assistant?
Running a business, whether large, small or in your home,... Read More
Do You Love Food? - Then Maybe Opening a Restaurant is Not Such a Crazy Idea
The restaurant industry in the United States employs an estimated... Read More
Business Owners - Do You Actually Own a Job?
How many hours do you work a week? When was... Read More
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