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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Business laws: what you need to know
- There are a myriad of things you must think about when opening any type of business whether it is a small business or a large corporation and one of those is how business law may affect you. Failure to pay attention to business and corporate law can land you in a world of trouble-both legal and financial. The good news is that you do not necessarily need to be a graduate of a fancy business law co...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Business goal setting
- How many times have your decided to set a goal for your business
and set it aside because the task seemed too huge or difficult
to begin? I have seen this happen over and over so I decided to
write and article on business goal setting.
When setting your business goals it is interesting to see that
the thought process is no different than personal goal set...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Business entities ? what are the choices?
- When you decide to start your own business, one of the most important decisions you will make is determining which business entity is right for your business. This decision will have a huge impact on how the business is operated, how taxes are paid, and your personal liability. Different types of entities have different advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into consideration, but you sh...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Business disaster? won't happen to me
- Copyright 2005 Denise OBerry
As fast as you can say business disaster, your business can go up in smoke. That's what happened a while back to Castle Carpet One. Gone were thousands of dollars worth of equipment and carpet, plus two smaller businesses that were housed in the same building. Luckily the owners, Larry and Diane Cox, had plenty of business insurance to cover their physic...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Building great business relationships
- If you're in a business relationship with anyone ? a client, vendor, or customer ? how important is that relationship to you? Do you value the relationship? Do you want to nurture it?
A business relationship, like any relationship, is a two-way street. The expectations of both parties needs be clear and easily understandable. Applying the Golden Rule is also a good idea: ?Do unto ot...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Are you using the right form of energy?
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As we near the end of summer, here is a question I have for you, ?Are you using the right form of energy to grow your business?? Are you having trouble growing your small business as fast as you want? Are you making all the right moves and still the business just inches forward? Read this article and see if you are using the right form of energy to grow your small business?
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Alternative venture finance: federal grants and loans
- While most companies seeking venture capital initially think about angel investors and venture capitalists, a large alternative source of financing is federal grants and loans. The two largest federal grant programs are run by the Small Business Administration (SBA), and by Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs).
An SBA loan, regardless of whether it is a direct loan from the S...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - After the latest advice concerning small business insurance rates.
- After the latest advice concerning small business insurance rates. Often when you are looking for superior advice about small business insurance rates, you'll find it difficult separating value packed information from misguided small business insurance rates submissions and proposals so it's prudent to know how to qualify the information you are often given.
Now we'd like to give yo...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Advertising vs. pr in your small business marketing strategy
- Copyright 2005 J D Moore
A great small business marketing strategy includes a mix of tactics. Advertising and PR are two very important tools that all small business owners need to be using regularly. Many small businesses I talk to do one of the other, but don't commit to doing both. Each has its strengths and weaknesses and are complimentary to each other.
Small Bus...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - Accounting methods ? cash and accrual
- When starting a business, you have to determine the method you are going to use for accounting and paying taxes. The two choices are the cash method and the accrual method.
Cash Method
If you are looking for simplicity, the cash method is probably your best accounting choice. Generally, income and deductions can be claimed when payment is actually received or made. Th...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - A $40 million dollar little known referral strategy
- Copyright 2005 David Frey
Would you like to know how a car wash chain with only 12 locations has cleaned over 33,373,975 cars and has an annual revenue of over $40 Million (that is not a misprint) using little to no paid advertising?
Well, sit forward because I'm about to tell you. The company name is "Car Spa" and here's how I discovered their brutally effective refe...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - 9 things you must do to maximize your chances of obtaining a small business loan
- To get approval for your small business loan application, you must be able to meet the lending criteria set down. Some organisations are more risk averse than others, and will therefore have more stringent criteria.
To vastly increase your chances of a successful funding application, you will need to present the following information:
1. The reason for the loan. The l...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - 7 things to consider before buying small business accounting software
- The world of small business accounting software can be a minefield for any business owner. However choosing the right package is one of the most critical business decisions you will make.
Here are the seven things you must consider before making a purchase that will help you achieve your businesses goals.
1. Scalability
Businesses change over time so it...
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - 3 essential tools for starting and maintaining a small business
- We believe that there are 3 factors that drive the success of small businesses.
1) Acquiring start-up capital
2) Finding customers
3) Accounting for, budgeting and controlling sales and expenses
The following resources will help your small business achieve these success factors.
Acquiring Start-Up Capital
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- 2007-04-06 22:01:55 - 20 small business tips, for success
- These are just some general tips to keep in mind as you design/operate your small business:
1. Take the time out to explore and understand whether or not you are compatible with running our own business. Some people are just plain happier and better off financially on the other end of the paycheck.
2.Get your personal finances in order. Before you jump into the entrep...