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1). Entrepreneurial Myths: The Truth Behind Them By : Robert Warlow
If you are about to start off in business you will have no doubt heard these comments:
“So many businesses fail. Why are you doing this?”
“I hear that you need a large amount of money to get a business off the ground these days.”
“Why are you throwing away the security of your job?”
These, and more of the same, are ty...
2). Join the Internet Revolution with Online Credit Card Payment By : Jack Chevalier
Join the Internet Revolution with Online Credit Card Payment
3). I Don't Need a Business Plan...Do I? By : Eve
I get asked that question a lot. In fact, after “how do I start a business?” it’s probably the most asked question by new clients. I decided the best way to describe why you might decide to write a business plan is to tell you a few stories about a client of mine. The name and business are fictional. We’re going to call him David and he’s going to ...
4). Benefits of having a 3rd Party Merchant Account By : Jack Chevalier
Benefits of having a 3rd Party Merchant Account
5). Signs of a Drowning Company By : G Sierchio
Very few entrepreneurs want to close their business. Sell, yes. Merge, maybe. Shut it down, I doubt it. The reality is that more than 50% of all new companies opened in the U.S. and Canada close within the first three years. That means you need to know when, in fact, it may be best to cut your losses and get out.
Yes, it might happen ...
6). Venture Capital - What Happens After The Due Diligence Process By : Evan Carmichael
If the venture capitalists are interested in your company after completing their due diligence, they will offer a binding term sheet. It will reflect the draft term sheet that has already been agreed to but this one will be a legal contractual agreement. Then the real negotiations start.
There are different types of financing to consid...
7). Planning for the Unthinkable By : Alvah Parker
As a child I can remember going through the tunnel that connects East Boston with Boston holding my breath. Absurd behavior? Sure, but in my mind I was preparing for the time when the tunnel would run out of air.
A friend told me that as a child he taught himself to write with his left hand even though he was right handed. His reason w...
8). Wireless Credit Card Processing Equipments By : Jack Chevalier
Wireless Credit Card Processing Equipments
9). Small Business Structure- the Canadian Way By : Eve
I was approached by a client the other day with a question I couldn’t immediately answer. He has a small construction business and was looking for a partner so he could win bigger contracts, and he wondered how he should go about doing that. I had to tell him I couldn’t give him advice on structuring a small business because I’m not a lawyer or an ...
10). 8 BIG Small Business Mistakes By : G Sierchio
Here’s an interesting notion: Do you realize that there are mistakes you can make at various stages of your business’ growth that can be slowly killing it for months or even years if you don’t watch for them?
Well, these mistakes do exist and they are not just reserved for the rookie companies. Many working businesses, including those...
11). Soda Vending Machines – The Best Money Making Machines By : Peter Crump
Soda vending machines are one of the easiest ways to make money in the vending machine business. However, like all other vending machines, you do need to offer a selection of beverages, such as soda, juice and bottled water. You also need to have them placed in strategic locations. The location is the key to making money with vending machines, no m...
12). Paperless Office for CPAs - Myth or Reality? By : Amir Morani CPA CMA CFM MBA
As a new CPA on the block, about eight years ago, I had made it a practice to read as much as possible on practice management along with the regular reading I had to do keep up with the technical matters. I came across articles after articles about how it was possible for CPAs to operate in an almost paperless office. It was, however, quite difficu...
13). How to Locate, Hire, and Work With an Article Writer By : Matthew C. Keegan
If you don’t have the time to write web content, it is essential for you to find a trusted person who can do the work for you. However, not everyone who calls themselves an “article writer” is one or, if they do write articles, they may not be familiar with the special techniques needed to make an article “sing” online. As a professional who writes...
14). Exit Strategies for Businesses By : Eva Irwing
Many investors are only interested in investing money into an enterprise for a limited amount of time. They want to know when they will get their money back and what sort of return they will be receiving at that time. Both issues are closely linked. Therefore, when preparing your business plan, to pitch to potential investors, you will need to make...
15). Replacing and Upgrading Business Phone Systems By : Kingston Amadan
Business phone systems can be simple or complex, depending on the number of lines and desk units to be installed. With a little forethought, purchasing a business phone system can allow you to have an expandable platform that is easily capable of handling the growth your company may experience. Many business phone manufacturers make equipment that ...
16). Why do startups and small companies need to attend trade shows? By : Andrei Smith
Many people who are running a one man show businesses or even a small business believe that exhibiting at a tradeshow is out of their league because of financial considerations, because the large companies have large marketing departments with large budgets, because a tradeshow booth is not affordable, because they just don't have the vision on how...
17). Computer Consulting Businesses: What Your "Sweet Spot" Clients Are Looking For, Part One By : Joshua Feinberg
When providing B2B service, computer consulting businesses' ideal clients, or “sweet spot,” are companies with 10-50 PCs and 1-10 million in revenue. These “sweet spot” small businesses typically look for four things in their computer consulting businesses.
1. Response Time
2. Knowledge (Business and Technical)
3. Customer Servic...
18). No budget for PR? Do it yourself with the help of technology! By : Drew Gerber
Not so long ago, small businesses and non-profit organizations across the board were faced with a tough question: do we need a Web site? We know the answer to that as the majority of small businesses and non-profits offer effective sites that not only provide information but can sell products, accept online donations, and raise awareness.
19). How to Get Approved for a Merchant Account? By : Jack C.
How to Get Approved for a Merchant Account?
20). The Primary Cause Of Business Financing Frustration By : Brent Finlay
Finding proper business financing is not easy at the best of times for most small and medium sized business owners and managers. There are a number of reasons that collectively explain why the business financing market can be so difficult to understand and navigate. But probably the single biggest reason is the lack of us...
21). Disaster Recovery More Than Meets the Eye By : Kingston Amadan
As the Vice President of Operations for an online retailer of contact lenses, I am used to the potential problems related to doing business on the World Wide Web. Like any other online retailer, we have a responsibility to our customers to maintain their personal and payment information with the strictest of confidence and within regulatory guideli...
22). Small Business Start Up Costs: How Deep Are Your Pockets? By : Robert Warlow
One of the challenges of planning and getting a new business off the ground is to establish what your start up costs are going to be. At best, it’s going to be a stab in the dark or a wild guess, but there are some specific steps you can take to make your costings more realistic.
Why Estimate Your Costs?
But, before...
23). Small businesses main problem? They need more customers. By : W. Dave Free
In September of 2005 our company sponsored a survey of small businesses in the service areas. The purpose of the survey was to ask the business owners, many of them franchise owners, what their significant business hurdles were. The key areas of the survey were customers, growth, technology and research, and employees. You can see the complete resu...
24). POSA (Point Of Sale Activation) at a glance By : Jack Chevalier
POSA (Point Of Sale Activation) at a glance
25). Selling Business Notes for Quicker Cash By : David Springer
In about 85 percent of all business sales, sellers accept a cash down payment and a promissory note to pay the balance in installments. The note is personally guaranteed by the buyer, and it is secured by the business and its assets in case the buyer defaults. Providing owner financing allows sellers to cater to a broader pool of potential buyers.
26). Merchant Account for a Small Business By : Jack Chevalier
Merchant Account for a Small Business
27). Business Strategy – Year End Considerations By : SD Lawyer
As we enter the final weeks of 2005, you are undoubtedly hunting for gifts. While these are obvious year end considerations, you should also be reviewing your business strategy for 2006.
Business Strategy – 2005
Whether your fiscal year ends in December or doesn’t, the end of the month is a good time to take stock of how ...
28). Shift Your Growth into the Fast Lane by Engaging Your Customers By : W. Dave Free
Do you feel like you have the “pedal to the metal,” spending all you can on advertising but still can’t get the growth of your business into the fast lane? The fact is, if your customers aren’t engaged, it may not matter how much you spend on advertising. Just like a car in neutral isn’t going anywhere (no matter how much gas you give it) until the...
29). Why Your Small Business Needs a Corporate Identity Package By : Eve
If you’re like many small business owners, you might be wondering just what a corporate identity package is. And if you already know what it is, you might be wondering why your small business would need one. After all, you’re just a small business, not one of those big corporations. What’s in it for you?
Just as the name implies, a corporate ...
30). Writing a Business Plan: Why It Is Worth the Time and Effort By : Robert Warlow
Are you thinking about approaching a Bank for finance to support your business? If you haven’t already gone to see the Manager then you may not know that the first thing he will want to see is your Business Plan.
Perhaps you are not convinced that all the time and effort needed in preparing a plan is essential; if so then here are the ...
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