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• From Small Business To Big Business: Costco Wholesale
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature Costco Wholesale.
  Published 04Feb2009, viewed 185 times

• 7 Considerations Of A Pay Per Click Campaign
  Pay per click campaigns can be expensive. So it is important that you get it right the first time. Conducting a successful campaign takes planning, attention to detail and the willingness to take risks. Plus a strong stomach helps as well. To help you through the process here is a list of 7 things you need to consider about your campaign.
  Published 04Feb2009, viewed 112 times

• The Pros And Cons Of Pay Per Click Marketing
  Pay per click marketing is probably the single most prevalent form of internet marketing today. In fact it has become one of the most important forms of marketing period. But there are both pros and cons to this form of marketing that you should be aware of.
  Published 04Feb2009, viewed 127 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature Sears, Roebuck and Co.
  Published 03Feb2009, viewed 119 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc.
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc.
  Published 03Feb2009, viewed 72 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: Subway
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature Doctor's Associates Inc. A.K.A. Subway.
  Published 03Feb2009, viewed 67 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: United Parcel Service, Inc. Or UPS
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature the United Parcel Service, Inc. otherwise known as UPS.
  Published 03Feb2009, viewed 88 times

• Are You Thinking Of Diversifying Your Product Line? Think Long And Hard Before You Do
  Your small business is growing up. It's got you excited about the future and you've gotten good at what you do. Now you think it's time to expand your product line. A word to the wise it could cost you everything if you're not careful. Diversifying your product line can be expensive and time consuming. So much so that you once you've begun you might not realize what kind of affect it's having on the rest of your business until it's too late.
  Published 03Feb2009, viewed 47 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: Chik-Fil-A
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature Chik-Fil-A.
  Published 18Jan2009, viewed 78 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
  Published 18Jan2009, viewed 76 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: 7-11 Inc.
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature 7-11 Inc.
  Published 18Jan2009, viewed 58 times

• From Small Business To Big Business: 3M Company
  Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature the 3M Company.
  Published 18Jan2009, viewed 56 times

• Manage Your Cash Flow Or Perish
  The need to manage your cash flow has never been greater. When businesses to the left and right of you are tightening their purse strings and taking longer to pay you. You might find your business going down the tubes. But if you can protect your cash flow you can protect your business.
  Published 30Dec2008, viewed 126 times

• The Art Of Sales Presentations
  Making an effective sales presentation can in many ways be considered an art form. Some people become true masters at it while others flounder around and just can't pull it off. Which person would you like to be?
  Published 23Dec2008, viewed 114 times

• The Importance Of Defining Your Business Growth Strategy
  Business Growth is about more than just getting bigger. There are many ways for a person to determine how they want their business to grow. The question is are you considering them all?
  Published 23Dec2008, viewed 127 times

• Using Your Team To Evaluate Team Performance
  Businesses today rely on many different types of teams to get the job done. But you have to evaluate team perfomance regularly to see if they are actually getting the job done. Why not use the team itself to help evaluate their own performance?
  Published 23Dec2008, viewed 468 times

• 4 Different Ways You Can build Your Business Credit
  Establishing credit is one of the most important things a business can do. Because every business needs to have as much financial flexibility as they can get. Here are 4 ways that you can go about building your business credit.
  Published 20Dec2008, viewed 139 times

• 4 Maintenance Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000
  There are many business opportunities out there for aspiring entrepreneurs. But when deciding on what might be right for you it is best to start with the things that interest you. If you happen to have an interest in a maintenance business then one of these 4 might be right for you.
  Published 20Dec2008, viewed 113 times

• 5 Advertising Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000
  Do you consider yourself a creative person? Would you like the chance to put your talents to use? Then one of these 5 advertising business ideas could be your ticket to business ownership.
  Published 20Dec2008, viewed 86 times

• Do You Know What A Limited Liability Company Is?
  If you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start a business or have already done so you had to decide what legal form it would take. A sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. When you were deciding this did you take the time to research what a Limited Liability Company or LLC is?
  Published 20Dec2008, viewed 77 times

• Do You Need Key Man Insurance?
  Most small businesses rely upon a few key employees to get the job done. Most other employees are fairly easy to replace but a select few can put the company in serious jeopardy if something were to happen to them. This is where key man insurance can help.
  Published 20Dec2008, viewed 62 times

• Collecting Your Accounts Receivables Is Vital
  Effective management of your company's accounts receivables is crucial to maintaining positive cash flow for your business. Failure to manage your accounting properly could cost you everything!
  Published 20Dec2008, viewed 66 times

• Yes Your Employees Might Try And Steal From You
  Theft in business is a sad but true reality. It happens whether you like it or not. But it's the way that some people go about it that truly amazes me. Let me tell you about a true situation that actually happened to me a couple of years ago.
  Published 25Nov2008, viewed 110 times

• What A Business Can Do To Your Health
  One day I came to a realization. My health had gone down the tubes. And I had nobody to blame except myself. I had become so focused on my business that I had forgotten to take care of myself. If your career comes before everything else then what happened to me could happen to you as well.
  Published 20Nov2008, viewed 98 times

• 7 Ways To Save Money On Employees
  For any company the employees are often the most expensive part of the operation. Besides having to pay them there are also taxes, benefits, and insurance that will need to be paid for as well. So here are 7 ways that you can possibly use to cut down those expenses at least a little.
  Published 07Nov2008, viewed 88 times

• 6 Tips For Effective Interviews
  Finding good employees starts with the interview process. Interviews can be difficult for both sides to go through but with good preparation it can be made easier. Here are 6 tips that can be used to help with the process.
  Published 03Nov2008, viewed 72 times

• The Nuts And Bolts Of Crafting A Mission Statement
  Crafting a mission statement is one of those things that at first you may actually dread doing. But once you get started you might find it to be a great exercise in finding out what you want you business to stand for. So give it some thought and take it seriously. And to help you craft it here are a few tips you can use.
  Published 01Nov2008, viewed 71 times

• 8 Reasons Your Business Should Be Online
  If you haven't already figured it out being online is a must for just about any business. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner you have to consider what the web can do for you. So to help you out here are 8 reasons you need to have your business online.
  Published 29Oct2008, viewed 96 times

• 6 Ways To Save Money On Your Credit
  Your business credit comes in many forms. From credit cards and store cards to bank lines of credit and credit offered by suppliers. And with each there are a few ways to save money. Here are 8 ways you can use to save a few bucks.
  Published 24Oct2008, viewed 113 times

• 4 Ways To Stretch Your Buying Power
  The ability to stretch the buying power of your company can be crucial especially when finances become tight. And telling your suppliers the check is in the mail when it really isn't is a habit you'd rather not get into. So here are 4 ways you can stretch your buying power just a little further without getting into trouble.
  Published 21Oct2008, viewed 104 times

• 6 Essential Steps To A Great Marketing Plan
  Your marketing plan is often an overlooked ingredient to your business success. But it is essential to have one. Most small businesses are have limited resources and they cannot often spend as much money as they would like on their marketing efforts. So you have to make the most of what you have. A great plan will help you do that.
  Published 09Oct2008, viewed 137 times

• Barriers To Consider When Starting A Business
  Aspiring entrepreneurs have many decisions to make. The most important of which is what kind of business do they want to start? There are many factors to consider when making such a decision. But one of the most important is what barriers do you face in starting your business?
  Published 09Oct2008, viewed 115 times

• 5 Ways To Reinforce Your Brand's Message
  To get your brand to stick with people you need to constantly reinforce the message you are trying to send. The occasional mailer or business card just isn't enough to get the job done. And here are 5 ways you can keep your message in front of your customer.
  Published 08Oct2008, viewed 108 times

• 3 Pet Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000
  Do you love hanging around with man's best friend? Or how about sharing the company of a little furry character that will offer up a contented purr just because you rub their belly. Well one of these 3 pet related businesses could be a good fit for you. And as a bonus each one costs under $10,000 to start.
  Published 07Oct2008, viewed 111 times

• 3 Food Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000
  For most people being able to start their own business is a dream come true. But if you want to be in business for yourself you should try to combine doing something you love with your business dreams. Well if you love food then here are 3 businesses you can start for under $10,000 that are all about food.
  Published 04Oct2008, viewed 110 times

• 5 Children's Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000
  If you love children and are looking to start your own business then these 5 children's businesses offer you the chance to have the best of both worlds. As a bonus you can get each of these businesses up and running for under $10,000.
  Published 01Oct2008, viewed 135 times

• Know Your Business Inside And Out
  Often people start businesses just because they think they have a good idea or see something someone else is doing and think that they can do it better. But do they really know what they are doing? In business you should know all that you can about your business and the industry you are in.
  Published 30Sep2008, viewed 90 times

• What Are The Four Phases Of The Product Lifecycle?
  Whether you have realized it yet or not the product you are selling today may be obsolete tomorrow. That is why you need to be familiar with the four phases of the product life cycle because eventually you may need a new product or an updated product for your company to survive the downfall of what you are selling today.
  Published 27Sep2008, viewed 136 times

• What Are The Four P's Of The Marketing Mix?
  If you are serious about marketing for your small business then you should know about the four P's of the marketing mix. Having a clear understanding of them will give you a clearer understanding of the concept of marketing for your small business.
  Published 14Sep2008, viewed 170 times

• Using Professional Recruiting Methods
  Are you are tired of trying to hire qualified employees off the street? And feel you have been wasting your company's money on job ads in the local classifieds then it might be time for you to try the more professional route for finding good employees. So what options do you have?
  Published 13Sep2008, viewed 115 times

• Sometime You Should Slow Down Your Growth
  It seems today that everyone is in a hurry. This can be especially true in small business as you try and make your fortune. But sometimes it is best to slow things down for a minute. Otherwise you may find yourself losing control of the situation.
  Published 11Sep2008, viewed 107 times

• Some Important FAQs About Franchises
  If you are considering buying a franchise you will have a great deal of questions. Before you get too in depth in your search for the truth we answer a few of the most basic but important questions for you.
  Published 10Sep2008, viewed 105 times

• How Well Do You Know Your Competition?
  Business is a competition. It is an ongoing competitive race. You may never see an actual winner declared but there is definitely someone in the lead. Knowing your competition thoroughly will help you determine whether you are winning or losing.
  Published 09Sep2008, viewed 95 times

• What Is The Point Of An Employee Evaluation?
  Sometimes in small business we overlook certain things we should be doing. Especially if they may turn out to be unpleasant. An employee evaluation or performance appraisal can often be considered one of those unpleasant tasks. But if you do not do them how can your employees improve?
  Published 08Sep2008, viewed 108 times

• Do Not Rely To Much On Just One Customer
  If your company is in the business of selling services or products to other business then having a large number of clients is important. Not just from a sales standpoint but it can become an issue of survival too.
  Published 02Sep2008, viewed 103 times

• What To Consider When Choosing A Franchise
  If you are considering buying a franchise there are a few things you should keep in mind when you start your search. If you don't you may find yourself bound by a contract that you cannot easily get out of. And wind up regret ever wanting to buy a franchise in the first place.
  Published 27Aug2008, viewed 98 times

• Reasons Not To Buy A Franchise
  If you are considering buying a franchised business then you need to be aware of some of the potential pitfalls that you may face. Because if you rush into things and fail to pay attention to them you may cost yourself thousands of dollars and wind up with some major headaches.
  Published 15Aug2008, viewed 102 times

• The Value Of Competition
  Every entrepreneur wishes they had no competition. But without competition where would we be? Stuck because it's competition that pushes a business forward. Without competition we would never have a need to be innovative.
  Published 14Aug2008, viewed 98 times

• Do Not Be Afraid To Drop A Bad Customer
  We all know there is no such thing as a perfect customer. But sometimes your customer can become downright impossible to deal with. It is when you get these types of customers that you must learn to say enough is enough and if necessary drop them.
  Published 08Aug2008, viewed 113 times

• The Value Of Diversity
  Being open to developing a more diverse workforce can be key to the growth of a business. As businesses grow hiring skilled workers can become an issue if you are not open to hiring people from other cultures. Certain trade businesses can actually come to rely on workers from other cultures to develop a workforce.
  Published 07Aug2008, viewed 110 times

• A Brief History Of Franchising
  Have you ever wondered how franchising for businesses got started? The first examples actually date back to the 1850's and today some of the world's largest companies are actually franchises.
  Published 06Aug2008, viewed 110 times

• It Is Critical That You Track Your Employees Expenses
  Often in business we have to trust employees with money or credit. We may have a need to give them the use of a gas card or a cell phone. These items and others will have to be entrusted with them so that they can better do their jobs. But these things can very easily be abused. Proper expense management can help you avoid such a situation.
  Published 04Aug2008, viewed 115 times

• Finding Managers Within Your Organization
  Every organization needs good managers. And as your organization grows in size you might just find that potential managers are there right under your nose. They might just be diamonds in the rough.
  Published 15Jul2008, viewed 133 times

• How Does Accounts Receivable Factoring Work?
  A businesses strongest asset is its customers. Unfortunately they are also not normally considered a liquid asset. But you can still leverage that asset if you need to. And accounts receivable factoring is a way to do. You just need to be careful using this method.
  Published 03Jul2008, viewed 505 times

• What Exactly Is A Business Incubator?
  If you are considering starting a small business but lack the experience and education you think you need to make your venture successful then you might want to consider joining a business incubator program.
  Published 01Jul2008, viewed 108 times

• Don't Be Left In The Dark!
  You've been the engine that made your business go. And even though you've begun to hire your first employees that has not changed. At one time or another you had to do their jobs. And continuing to know how to do those jobs is vital. Because the time may come when you might have to do one or more of them again!
  Published 27Jun2008, viewed 110 times

• What You Pay Is What You Get!
  One of the largest headaches you'll have to deal with as a small business owner is employees. A never ending tug of war. You'll always want more productivity out of them and they want more money out of you.
  Published 24Jun2008, viewed 109 times

• Your Suppliers Are Your Partners
  Every business has some sort of vendor or supplier that they buy from. All businesses either purchase raw materials, finished products or services of some sort. Taking the time to develop a solid relationship with your suppliers can benefit you both. Because the time may come when your company is in need of something and that vendor that you took the time to develop a strong relationship with will come through for you.
  Published 20Jun2008, viewed 113 times

• What Tax Dangers Should You Be Aware Of?
  If you're new to running your own small business the number one concern of yours needs to be the taxman. But we're not talking about paying income taxes we're talking about payroll taxes. Because it's not what you know but what you don't know that can get you in trouble with the IRS. And as your business grows so to do your responsibilities to the IRS.
  Published 17Jun2008, viewed 144 times

• Tips On Using Business Lines Of Credit
  Okay so you've managed to land that much coveted credit line from your bank. But now you want to make sure you use it wisely. And that's what many people don't know how to do. They don't know how to use a bank credit line properly so that the bank will want to renew it and increase the funds available with it. A bank line of credit can be an enormous asset if used correctly.
  Published 14Jun2008, viewed 122 times

• Good Management Is Hard To Find
  Most small businesses are just that small. They have limited resources and many lack experienced employees. Finding good qualified people to help manage that business can be especially hard. And depending on the industry you are in it can be an even harder task. So how do you find good management? You go hunting of course.
  Published 10Jun2008, viewed 123 times

• Cultural Diversity Is An Opportunity!
  The issue of cultural diversity is one that every business both large and small will be faced with. It is not something you should ignore but instead it should be embraced. For in diversity your business can find strength and opportunity! And that is what being in business for yourself is about opportunity! Cultural diversity has become a key business issue. It exists everywhere you turn. Your business is no exception.
  Published 30May2008, viewed 107 times

• Are Banks Turning You Away? You Might Want To Consider Person To Person Lending
  In an age of tightening credit, when banks care about nothing more than your fico score and financial statement. When they no longer care about how good your product might be or about how long you've done business with them. More people are turning to microlenders such as Prosper that help facilitate person to person lending.
  Published 27May2008, viewed 142 times

• What Do You Want To Achieve?
  You've worked hard to achieve your dream and opened the doors to your own small business. Things couldn't be better. But when you were still planning your business did you ever consider what you ultimately goals for your business would be? What is it that you want your business to become? And how do you personally hope to benefit from your business?
  Published 24May2008, viewed 226 times

• Cash Flow Is King!
  There was a time when what mattered most to the success of your business was reflected in your profit and loss statements. If you were in the black you were getting ahead and if you were in the red you were falling behind. But with ever tightening credit and companies taking longer to pay, the ship could be sinking without you realizing it. To really figure out what is going on with your business you need to analyze your cash flow position
  Published 22May2008, viewed 123 times

• Why Write A Business Plan?
  When considering starting a small business having a well developed business plan may seem like a given. Start a new business write a business plan. It seems like a simple thing. But most often it isn't. Business plans often seem like a chore to do but they shouldn't be seen that way. A good business plan is a great tool for you to use. It shouldn't just be destined to collect dust. So how important can a good business plan be to you?
  Published 20May2008, viewed 158 times

• Need A Little Breathing Room? Ask Your Suppliers For A Credit Line
  Establishing credit lines with your suppliers can be an invaluable tool when money gets tight. If you do business with other businesses then you've probably got a familiar problem. You have got to wait to be paid. This can often take thirty, sixty, or ninity days. In the mean time you need materials for the next job. Your suppliers can probably help.
  Published 19May2008, viewed 150 times

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