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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 as a surprise to see the number of small business owners who are only interested in their financial results when it is time to do their tax return.Many still think that their accountant is there to 'cook the books' at tax time!It is not surprising that almost invariably the business owners who approac...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employee email and internet use - a small business guide
- IntroductionIt is widely recognised that Email and the Internet is here to stay! Both mediums have become a vital part of business and personal communication in a world that increasingly relies on technology. We understand its benefits and sometimes berate its downsides; too much email, lack of personal communication, spam, the risk of employees accessing inappropriate material and using em...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - California department of corporations attempts to pr their benefits to consumers
- On Monday the Department of Corporations in California revoked franchise registrations of two franchising companies. In a Press Release the Department said; "The CDC has taken enforcement actions that have resulted in the revoking of registration of two franchise businesses operating in California... also ordered to stop the offer and sale of unregistered franchises in the state." There ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Starting a tractor washing business
- In the heavy equipment cleaning business you can make good money and provide an important service for your clientele. You can save them man-hours, chemical costs and free up time for more important needs such as preventative maintenance and repairs. The client also has a better looking fleet which makes community public relations easier and also helps in operator retention. Heavy off road equipmen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Starting a business in new hampshire
- Hew Hampshire car wash market. Well we have visited every city in New Hampshire over the population of 10,000 at least twice, the larger ones four and five times talking to many people in various industries. Landscapers, brick layers, Heating and Air, Plumbers, Car Dealers, Professional People, Politicians, wood be politicians, chamber of Commerce Personal, Economic Development people and just nic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who makes the best business partner
- How do you find the best business partners?Finding a good business partner (outside partner, such as an alliance) requires an amount of due diligence. This simply means you will need to look at all aspects of the other person's business and sometimes a bit of their personal life. You will need to find a common thread with the potential partner and then spend time developing the relationship...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to let go of your ego
- When does your ego get in the way?Let's go back to that networking meeting and scan the room again. Have you seen the person that never stops talking? He is the one that is talking about how great his business is and how great his services are. He even gets bold enough to take your card and to try and set an appointment with you to sell his services. This is the person that has placed their...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business relationships defined
- What makes a business relationship?What really makes a business relationship? This may be very hard to define as it goes beyond just meeting the person and chatting about something you have in common. A relationship is developed over a period of time and usually does not happen instantly. I once met a person at a Rotary function and this person was ideal for me as a business partner. I spen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Launching your business with a chamber of commerce
- Why are Chambers a good launching pad?Chambers provide you with more ways to get to know the business community than most organizations. I was once elected President of a Chamber and the Board strived to get businesses involved with each other. One of the mandates was to make sure that we had opportunities for networking and socializing both between members and with other Chambers. We often...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find a group that needs speakers
- How do you find groups that are in need of speakers (at no charge)?Finding groups that use speakers is not difficult. I find that most organized service groups use speakers for their regular meetings. I am a member of Rotary and have been for nearly fifteen years. In that period of time, the clubs use a speaker almost every week of the year. There are thousands of Rotary clubs all over ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Starting a pressure washing business
- Are you thinking of starting a small pressure washer business to help clean up the world and make a little money? You might be surprised how many mobile pressure washers companies there are in the United States; approximately 45,000 of them. And since God made dirt on the Third Day; Genisis 1:9 ? 1:12. Obviously since God created the dirt it keeps getting all over everything and thus a business wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 use dry wash on Aircraft at customer's request or in certain instances on race cars, antique ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Small business owners - they owe you the money why dont they pay?
- Doesn't it frustrate you when you've given good service, sometimes super service, and the customer doesn't pay you?Some of them aren't doing too well and are struggling for cash, but, gee, so are you. In the time they take to pay they could have paid off a little each week and the debt would be gone.You know others have the money but it takes them six m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven common mistakes made by small business owners
- Most new small businesses won't be in business this time next year. That's the cold hard facts. Though it is easy to start your own business, it takes a lot more to succeed in business. There are seven common mistakes made by small business owners. Let's explore them so you can avoid them.Mistake #1: Neglecting Your Continuing EducationYou are the only renewable resource, besides you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Freelance tips: how to cope with spring fever when theres work to be done
- We all know how glorious those first warm days of spring feel. The trees are blooming, the birds are singing... boy, it's sure hard to keep your head out of the clouds when the skies are blue and the sun's shining brightly.But if you're outside enjoying the warm weather... who's running your business?Spring fever is a notorious distractor for those of us trying to earn a living on ou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online search: small businesses level the playing field
- Seventy percent of US households use the web when shopping locally, and about 25 percent of all searches are looking for local information. As more and more households make the switch to broadband connections, this trend will continue to escalate.Search engines have eclipsed print and TV ads as the primary way consumers find local products and services. But until now large national and inte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to give free advice and make money
- When is advice free and when should you charge for it?A question is often asked as to when to charge for information. This is not an easy question to answer as it really depends on the situation. If you are doing a speech for non-profit, then your advice can be pro bono (at no cost). I would have no difficulty sharing my expertise with such an organization but I do draw the line when a prof...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 5 traits of baby boomer business owners
- As a practitioner and student of Small Business Marketing, I was recently contemplating ways to enhance my business. I found it fascinating to realize that over 95% of my customers and hot prospects were Baby Boomer's who own a small business.With this group identified as my target demographic, it was important to understand them better. Who are these people? What attracted them to me? How ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to give informative talks
- Why should you do informative talks to smaller groups?Informative talks to smaller groups allow you more intimacy with the audience. You will be able to more closely connect with their needs and their responses to your speech. You have something to say that is important not only to you but to the audience as well. They will take time to listen and not socialize as long as what you have to s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 great ways to gain new contacts
- What are the 5 best ways to gain new contacts?There are many ways to use the media to promote your business. You must ultimately decide what is best for your business. It may be all the items you have read about, or it may be only a few, but whatever you choose, you must get a precise and clear message across to your potential buyers. You must also make sure you form an excellent business r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Racing the competition
- What is the Big Race all about when it comes to creating relationships?The big race is simply the ability to win the deal on a consistent basis. You will need to perfect your message, be able to state it clearly and precisely, and follow up relentlessly. Without all these factors, you are losing ground to the competition. You need to stay ahead at all times by keeping an eye on what your co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making a donation to bring more business
- How a donation is different from a sponsorship and what is the advantage to you?Donations are different from sponsorships, as a sponsorship is more likely to headline you for an event whereas a donation will let you be listed as one of the many donors. You do not need to headline every event to get business attention; you can simply donate an amount of funds and be listed. You may find that...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to sponsor an event for fun and profit
- How do you sponsor an event and get personal introductions at the same time?So how can sponsoring help you to be visible to the business community and gain the right contacts? It is actually quite simple, you need to find events that are visible to the audience you are interested in.Find out: Whom you wish to do business with Which sports they like What community ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You dont yet know what you dont know
- Someone new to business ownership recently told me, "Before I opened my business, I thought I was pretty well prepared. I knew how to produce and deliver our product. I worked through the numbers with my accountant and banker. I talked to many others in the same business. I was optimistic that my first year would go well.""But the stuff I knew was the easy stuff. It was the s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Due dilegence 101 or what you do not know can kill you! - part 1
- Introduction: This article is written as a general discussion on the subject of "Due Diligence". It is for informational purposes and not intended to be a definitive guideline for your exact situation. You should consult the appropriate professionals with regard to your specific transaction or situation. Further, this article is in no way advocating, suggesting or implying that anyon...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If you want to work from home
- Here are some important points to take note of if you want to work from home. working from home is a dream occupation for many people, but only a few of us will dare to trudge that path. As long as you keep to your basic principles, keep focused, learn how to motivate yourself, be patient and learn how to manage your time properly, you CAN have the best of both worlds.Set your working ho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A great logo is a marketing must-have. but is it affordable for small business owners?
- And is having a logo really that important?My answer to both of these questions is an emphatic YES!A logo is a graphic or visual representation of your brand. Your brand is your business, product or service and what it stands for. It's whatever you are out in the marketplace selling.Why do small businesses need a logo?Why can't they just market using their company name?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 25 valuable phone numbers for small businesses success
- Starting and growing a small business can be a daunting and sometimes lonely process we have compiled a list of 25 helpful phone numbers for agencies and services that work with small businesses. They can give you information, ideas, and resources to help you be more successful.?Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 1-800-U-ASK-SBA Created to help America'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How mastering 5 essential money making ideas can lead your business to longterm cashflow
- Essentially there are 5 tremendously powerful methods to make money online. These methods were not always available but have only become available due to the large amount of internet commerce being conducted each and every day online. While it is possible to make money, and lots of it, using other methods, these are in my opinion the best for 3 reasons. First, they are some of the cheapest methods...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A small business must have a solid foundation
- We all know that a building has to have a strong foundation if it is to survive, so, too, a business.There are many planks that support a business but there are four corner-posts that bear the most weight?The four corner-posts are Marketing, Selling, Production and Financial Control. There are a multitude of other aspects which helps to make a business profitable. For example, custom...