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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Internal control: a preventive maintenance program
- You read about this in every newspaper in every town in the entire country: Some bookkeeper, trusted by the owner of a small business, embezzles thousands of dollars. If the theft doesn't put owner out of business, it certainly causes a major headache.
The reason we hear of these cases so often is that, in a small business, there may only be the owner and a bookkeeper. The owner doe...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Importance of technology changes in business computing
- The importance of keeping up with changes in business computing and technology can be more important over time as your business grows. As and an IT professional far too often I have seen many small businesses get way too far behind in computing technology and wonder why they should pay for the upgrades. Usually I have to explain to them the hard way that the current computers system that are over ...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - I don't want to be different
- I Don't Want to be Different
To succeed in today's crowded marketplace where most of the products and advertising look exactly the same, a small business owner must stand out, shouting above the din with a message so clear and compelling that prospects stop and take notice. It's a matter of business survival. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs quickly retreat to the supposed ...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - How to get that promotion
- If you're looking for that promotion or pay rise then you'll need to be noticed by your employer, so here's a few tips to help you stand out from the crowd:
Have a Friendly & Positive attitude towards Everyone you come into contact
Provide Service and treat Everyone as your customer
Be Professional at all times
Always look for extra work,...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - How to find and sell to your small business niche
- Any given market in its entirety is simply too vast for any business but the largest of corporations to properly undertake. Therefore, the most lucrative strategy for smaller businesses is dividing the potential demand into different manageable market niches, from which you can offer specialized goods and services, for attracting a specific group of those prospective clients.
There ...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - How to choose the best small business voip solution
- Copyright 2005 Gobala Krishnan
Telecommunication cost is always an obstacle for small business owners, especially if you need to call domestic or international long distance. The long distance cost factor alone, depending on the type of business you're in, can make the difference in the success of any small business.
The telecommunication market today is one of the mo...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - How to become the next home business success story...
- By Ken Leonard Jr.
? KLJ Online
Success with any small business relies totally on you. It's up to you to put in the hours, do your homework, come up with new customers and deal with any problems. And if that's not enough, here's something else, something big. Doing this will mean the difference between your success or failure at working from home for yourself.
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - How most millionaires get to be millionaires...
- Why do so many people claim that money isn't important? Why is there this notion that wanting money somehow makes you an ill adjusted bad human being? It's such a strange thought pattern don't you think?
Wanting more money in your life doesn't mean you're a bad person. It doesn't mean you're greedy either. It just means you want more out of life. You want more freedom. You want more...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Health savings accounts ? great option for small businesses and individuals!
- Health Savings Accounts ? HSA's ? The Who, What, Where, When and Why on HSA's.
What is an HSA?
Health Savings Accounts - HSA's are accounts owned by the individual that allow money to be deposited into a tax-deferred account to pay for current and future medical expenses. They are similar to an MSA-Medical Savings Account, which was the predecessor of the HSA. This mo...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Guidelines for planning & conducting employment interviews
- By Nick Roy, MBA, MAHRM
As a small business owner and manager, you are faced with a number of challenges. One of which is the hiring and managing of your employees. You are responsible for the productivity of your people in an ever changing business environment.
You post a job opening in the local paper on a job board, such as Monster.com, and you will be flooded with...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Grow your b2b small business without marketing
- Summary: Want to grow your business-to-business small business without chasing after new clients? Expand with new value-added services that complement your existing offering. Find out how.
If you have a business-to-business small business, some of your clients inevitably will go out of business, get bought out, undergo management shake-ups, or just get seduced by a new vendor. You h...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Government grants - what are they and how to get them ?
- None of these Government Grants require a credit check, collateral, security deposits or co-signers, you can apply even if you have a bankruptcy or bad credit, it doesn't matter. Its Free Money Never Repay!
The Federal Government is Giving out over 155.5 billion dollars in Business Grants!
Receive Government Small Business Grants for virtually any type of business. Wh...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Getting more from your customer
- We are all customers of one product or another. How is it we always seem to buy or shop from the same place? What is it that these businesses do to keep us coming back and buying from them? A large portion of the selection process that a customer goes through is done through advertising ? attracting and reminding customers through promotions.
Without doubt, the most effective strate...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Getting a small business loan
- Are you in need of financial resources in order to start or even maintain your small business? Most of us are. The fist step is to take a look at the vast number of commercial loan sources that offer help in this area such as Chase, Citibank, etc. Also, with the Small Business Administration (SBA), you should be able to arrange a connection with one of these banks. This is one of many organization...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - For entrepreneurs a simple plan may be best
- Q: I own a small decorating business and I'll be the first to admit that I don't know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I'd like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or some other kind of retirement plan for me and my three employees. What are the various retirement plan options available for a small business owner and in your opinion, which would work best for me?
-- Wanda S.
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - For entrepreneurs a simple ira may be best
- Q: I own a small decorating business and I'll be the first to admit that I don't know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I'd like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or some other kind of retirement plan for me and my three employees. What are the various retirement plan options available for a small business owner and in your opinion, which would work best for me?
-- Wanda S.
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Follow-up marketing: how to win more sales with less effort
- Copyright 2005 David Frey
A study done by the Association of Sales Executives revealed that 81% of all sales happens on or after the fifth contact. If you're a small business owner and you're only doing one or two follow-ups imagine all the business you're losing.
Not following up with your prospects and customers is the same as filling up your bathtub without first p...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Five tips to obtain credit for small businesses
- Copyright 2005 Monique Hawkins
As many small business owners know, financing is crucial to the financial health of their enterprise. While some small business owners have the resources to launch their business, most look to the credit market for financial help. Indeed, the banking industry is an important source to gain necessary capital. However, many entrepreneurs may not realize ...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Five steps to starting a business
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - First steps to starting your own small business
- You've been dreaming about what it would be like to start your own small business. It has been on your mind since you were in school, and there are times, especially on Monday mornings, that you daydream about it. But, you're not really sure what it would look like. You don't have the first clue how to get started, and of course, you're afraid that you would put your heart and soul into it, only t...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Fire your customers
- It's time to thin the ranks and fire some customers. That's right, can 'em, send them packing and tell them their business isn't welcome here anymore. Sound crazy? It's crazy if you don't!
Why would anyone fire a customer? Simple. It's costing you too much time and money to keep them around. This is obviously not an exercise where you send termination notices to valued clients. This...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Factoring financing: how to grow your business without debt or loans
- What is factoring?
Accounts receivable financing, also known as factoring, is a powerful financial tool that has fueled the growth and success of a number of companies.
Factoring enables companies to capitalize on their unpaid receivables by selling them to a factoring company for immediate payment. With factoring, companies
immediately get paid for the...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Evaluating job offers -- eleven warning signs you must watch out for
- Moving into a new job always involves some degree of uncertainty. You should do your best to find out all you can about a prospective employer, starting right from the pre-interview stage.
Here are some things to look out for. If one or more of these warning signs are present, you need to be doubly careful about joining that organization.
1. The company is in the mids...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Early-warning-systems for small businesses
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Most of you would say, that this might not be the most important problem small businesses have to solve during their business operation. Well, that might be true, but on the other hand, if your business has an early-warning-system, than it could assist you in operating your business and keeps you focused on solving the bottlenecks you are actually facing.
But...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Don let passions rule when buying a business
- For many, the American dream of owning a business is in queue right behind owning a home. I was a teenager when I owned my first business. Since then I have bought or started many businesses and helped others do the same. Here are some common mistakes I have witnessed or committed myself.
Paying too much
This results from the combination of all other mistakes. Many ne...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Does my small business need a budget?
- Copyright 2005 Melody Campbell
"I only have a small business, I don't need a budget."
"I don't have enough money to budget."
For many small business owners, the word "budget" is something for the bigger company - maybe they'll have one when their business "grows up."
What is a Budget?
The simple explanation is a budget is a...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Database marketing: using point-of-sale data to improve profitability
- Copyright 2005 David Frey
Not long ago I made a trip over to the local Radio Shack to purchase an electronic plug for my cassette recorder.
As I paid for my item the retail clerk asked me for my name, address, telephone number, birth date, and even my email address (something every retailer should be asking for today!).
Although I felt a twinge of disco...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Create real magic and new customers
- Do you want a small business opportunity that could create more business for you? It is a chance to sell to the government. Bring in new customers is always the number one goal of many business owners. It is the life blood of any operation and if you want your business to stay healthy then you must bring in fresh new customers and keep them coming back with a great service or product.
I wou...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Consolidate student loans and shop online
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If you run a home business, you know that budgets can be pretty tight. Saving money wherever possible can be the difference between the business that succeeds and the one that fails. This article represents a broad survey of things you can do, from consolidating your student loans to getting small business deals on supplies, that will help you spend less each month.
Next Tim...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Business meeting etiquette
- What makes up proper business meeting etiquette? How do you have
a meeting everyone can leave feeling good about? Meetings have
become an inevitable part of doing business for almost every
business owner. There are meetings with clients, meetings with
employees and meetings with peers or associates.
Almost everyone has suffered through meetings that take ...