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Views: 1623 - Book Review: Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: Your Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Managing a Business - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: ...
Views: 1154 - Book Review: Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur ...
Views: 1476 - Book Review: Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-by-Step Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, and Achieving Your Goals! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-by-Step Program ...
Views: 1348 - Book Review: Easy Business for Women with Little or No Money - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. Easy Business for Women with Little or ...
Views: 639 - Immediately Increase Your Cash Flow With A Small Business - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from William R. PattersonOne of the statements I most often hear from people is "I can't get ahead because I'm living paycheck-to-paycheck." Well, starting a small or home-based business is a great way to immediately increase your cash flow and begin building wealth. By starting a small or home-based business, you are ...
Views: 1269 - Definition: Start-up Business Plan - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioA business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons why they are believed attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals. It may also contain background information about the organization or team attempting to reach those goals. The business goals being attempted ...
Views: 2780 - Definition: Business Partnership - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioA partnership is a type of business entity in which partners (owners) share with each other the profits or losses of the business undertaking in which all have invested. Partnerships are often favored over corporations for taxation purposes, as the partnership structure does not generally incur ...
Views: 689 - Definition: Small Business Starting - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioFirst 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 ...
Views: 689 - Definition: Start-up Capital - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioBusiness Loans & Other Sources of Raising Capital Capital is the most important resource of any business. After all, the very objective of carrying out a business is to make money. You need money at every point of time in a business. From purchasing raw materials and paying wages to purchasing ...
Views: 1970 - Definition: Venture Capital Funding - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioVenture capital is a type of private equity capital typically provided by professional, outside investors to new, growth businesses. Venture capital investments are generally made as cash in exchange for shares in the invested company. A venture capitalist (VC) is a person who makes such ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - 10 Businesses You Can Start for $500 or less! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Carol DenbowLong time statistics have shown that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail in their first year. Lack of planning and financial ruin is one of the most common causes. Starting small is a way to insure minimal risk in new business. The founder of Dell computers was a college dropout on a shoe-string ...
Views: 1297 - 10 Ground Rules For Your New Start-Up - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Ilana ShovalSo, you've had a great idea. You are sure it's going to change the face of the planet and make the world a better place, and that you'll get rich in the process. Congratulations! However, before you celebrate, here are 10 ground rules to help you make this dream become a successful reality: 1. ...
Views: 1206 - How To Immigrate To United States - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from munish kumarThe USA remains one of the most popular countries in the world as an immigration destination. Millions of foreign visitors travel to the US each year. Others come to live here permanently. International visitors and immigrants add greatly to USA cultural, education and economic life. USA ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Employee Or Independent Contractor: What’s The Difference? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Donna BordeauxNew entrepreneurs need to have a strong respect for employee issues and legal regulations. Employee rights law has become a major issue in today’s workplace. It is crucial that employees are classified correctly as there are large tax implications and penalties when they are misclassified. ...
Views: 652 - Patriot Express Loan: A Promising New Business Loan Program for Veterans and their Spouses - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Lisa PhillipsThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a new loan program for military service members, veterans and their spouses which can be used to establish or expand a small business. The Patriot Express Loan Initiative builds on the more than $1 billion in loans SBA guarantees annually ...
Views: 561 - 5 Best Ways To Start A New Business On A Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Carol DenbowJust over 32 percent of new business owners needed less than $5,000 to start or acquire their business. Amazingly enough, 25 percent of business owners needed no dollar amount to start up. The following is just a small list of some ways to start your new business with little or no ...
Views: 586 - Five Key Elements Of Business Image Design - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Ginger MarksWhat is a business image? It is the unspoken representation of your business. It defines how others perceive what you do and who you are. Simply said, it is your business identity. The business that has no business image in place actually has a poor business image. Therefore it is important they ...
Views: 2733 - Why Work At Home? (Especially With ITV Ventures) - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Jeni RoperThe concept of owning a home based business is gaining a lot of popularity. The creation of the internet has made it possible for many people to work from the comfort of their home. For many people, it is difficult to take up a regular nine to five job. Some of these people may ...
Views: 493 - Small Business Manual - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Mark HenryYou can earn huge profits from small ideas. A small business can be ideal for you. It can be started with a little amount of investment. Once your business is established you can always expand it in future. Profits from growing business can be utilized for further development. However, a large ...
Views: 520 - Why You Need A Business Planning System Not A Business Plan - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Dolly KapilWhen someone mentions business planning we have been conditioned to think about writing a business plan. There are hundreds of books and articles, tons of software, an army of consultants, and a multitude government programs to help you write a business plan. There are virtually no resources to ...
Views: 406 - Bubble Mailers - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from natisha nelBubble mailers should not be confused with bubble wrap although both are types of product packaging. Bubble mailers are plastic bags which are made up of different layers of plastic. Between each layer, or sometimes there are two layers laid on top of each other to form the sides of the product ...
Views: 1066 - 8 Sure-Fire Business Start-up Tips To “Know” - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Carol DenbowKnow your business – Having a business plan is perhaps the most important part of business start-up. Lack of planning is the number one cause of business failure. A business plan is just that; a plan. It’s a blueprint of where you want to be in one, three, or five years, and a list of all ...
Views: 457 - Why Do Nearly 90% Of New Small Businesses Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Carol DenbowEveryone has dreamed about starting a business and being their own boss. Most who pursue that dream find only frustration and failure. Since 1986, as many as nine out of ten new businesses have closed in their first year. According to a recent survey of failed business owners, “lack of ...
Views: 674 - The China Experience and an American Who Lives it - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Bobby MongerDo You Like Chinese Food? This is the question I'm asked the most when I'm State side. It's a general assumption, made by most Americans, that Chinese food must be the same all around China because Chinese food that we eat in the States is all the same. Now, I know what you're thinking. Is ...
Views: 471 - Book Review: The Chic Entrepreneur By Elizabeth Gordon - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Richard BlakeA Proven Method for Moving Your Business Forward “The Chic Entrepreneur” is a step by step guide for developing an effective successful company. Elizabeth Gordon offers invaluable advice on attaining success in business. She presents a proven formula for building individual and financial ...
Views: 1095 - Tips and Tricks for Better Bedrooms - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Pankaj Sharma• If sheer curtains appeal but you can’t sleep with the moonlight and early morning sunshine streaming in, then fit a slim blackout blind unobtrusively inside the window frame. It won’t show when it’s rolled up and when unfurled will just look like darkness. • ...
Views: 789 - Starting A Day Care Makes Sense - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Fiona LohrenzSo, you already know what you hate….your thankless job, ungrateful, uncaring boss, the grinding commute for hours, not spending time with your kids and the breathtaking pain you feel leaving them crying at a day care every day. You feel so trapped and paralysed by financial constraints ...
Views: 525 - Granite Is Tough; Taking Correct Care Of It Isn't - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Pankaj SharmaCrystal like granite countertops and spa type bathrooms built with natural stone are all the rage in home interiors, but not surprisingly it will lose its investment value fast if not properly maintained. Up to now, only ammonia based cleaners were the granite cleaning choice outside of soap ...
Views: 538 - High Profit Small Business: A Watchful Eye Is Needed. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joe CrawfordHigh profits and low costs or expenses, are a married concept. One enables the other, with a twist that is. Continuing to operate a low cost high profit small business absolutely requires one thing. This one thing will be imperative for your ongoing success in achieving this worthwhile ...
Views: 3200(1 vote) - Writing Tips For Novice Authors - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from pankaj rawatIf you are reading this article then you probably have asked yourself at some point in your life, "Do I have what it takes to become an author?" I believe that successful authors, those who actually write and finish that novel, or book of poetry, or even that book of short stories, and see it ...
Views: 567 - Web Host Review - To Prevent Web Host Shut Down - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from ravinder singhThis article is based on a true experience that took place with my web host. I am not here to blame or try to give my web host a bad name, I am here to give an honest web host review that makes sense to you before choosing a web host provider that is right for your business. All web hosts ...
Views: 501 - Builders And Tradesmen. Finding The Right Professional For You. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Nigel BeswickGood, reputable home improvement builders and tradesmen are essential to the success of your home improvement and maintenance project and will ensure that your project will be delivered on schedule, on budget and to an agreed specification. Choose builders and tradesmen with correct ...
Views: 543 - The Advantage Of Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from pankaj rawat'Do You Know The Most Common Question I Get All The Time About Internet Marketing?' The question is ... "How Do I Make Money On The Internet?" Now - I want to be honest with you. It's a valid question but it's impossible to answer that question because there are just too many things to talk ...
Views: 678 - Startup Advice: Advice From Experts To Start - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from ravinder singhMost entrepreneurs get paranoid over the idea of starting a business. With so many federal, state, and, local laws governing any business, it becomes crucial to make an informed decision about the venture. Here are a few steps worth considering before your business takes off in full swing Most ...
Views: 443 - How To Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from pankaj rawatYou can turn your $200 fee to write a press release into $2,000 to carry out an entire PR campaign simply by convincing clients to invest in campaigns, instead of individual assignments. Campaigns achieve better results and cost less in the long-term for clients, compared to individual ...
Views: 546 - Connect With Chinese Manufacturers Using The Services Of Made In China - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Wu DanFor those businesses that are trying to gain the upper hand in their markets, one way to grow your business while streamlining costs is to find Chinese manufacturers. Chinese manufacturers are one of the best ways to become competitive in your marketplace by offering a wide variety of products ...
Views: 1280 - Made In China Makes It Easy To Find Chinese Imports - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Wu DanFor those looking to grow their business and revenue, one of the best ways to accomplish this goal is to find Chinese imports that can help supply you both goods and services. With the global economy now in full effect, it is harder and harder to compete each year. One of the best ways to stay ...
Views: 480 - Work At Home Mom’s Business Idea - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenThere is a work at home mom’s business idea out there for you. Any mom who wants to be at home with her children can stay at home and still earn money. Not just a few dollars, but thousands and thousands of dollars each month. It is easy to do if you put in the effort. Some stay at home moms ...
Views: 987 - How Could Self-Limiting Behavior Affect Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenYou have goals. You have dreams. If you are a mom looking to start her own business from home, you want it all. And you can have it! But you have to first believe that you can achieve it. To ensure that your business has a solid foundation and is on the path to success, you need to look ...
Views: 913 - Create A New Foundation For Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenGive your business a push to the next level of success. You need to create a new foundation for your business and in order to do that, you will need to analyze yourself. It seems so obvious to find the weaknesses of your business. Where are your problems in the infrastructure? Do you need more ...
Views: 750 - How To Brainstorm Mom Business Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenEnjoy more money for you and your family. When you brainstorm for Mom Business ideas, you can take advantage of the latest creative ideas to hit the market and capitalize on a great business venture for you and your family. There are a number of business ideas out there. How will you know which ...
Views: 840 - Uncover Your Niche - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Ginger MarksHow often have you found yourself talking to someone about your product or service to find that they never knew you were even in business? If you haven’t had this experience then you are one of the lucky few. Defining your perfect customer can do a lot to help avoid this scenario. Begin ...
Views: 732 - Starting An Internet Home Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Gavin EvansMore and more people these days are looking for an alternative to selling their soul to a job they often dislike and pays them a wage that keeps them just above the poverty line. The internet home business opportunity has become the target of many of these people as it offers the potential of ...
Views: 568 - American Express: Plum Is The New Black. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Chad LedfordEarlier this year we decided to get an American Express Plum Card to run most of our expenses through. To say the least, we are pumped about our card selection. The Plum Card has proven to be an amazing asset to our small business and a great tool for managing cash flow. Today we received a ...
Views: 720 - Get Rich Quick Scam Revealed - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Gurbinder K DhillonDo you need quick cash, that extra income or some more wealth you always dreamt of? Are you looking for job opportunities? Are you fed up with your boss or you can’t manage the system around you? I won’t show you any unreal schemes to do business with huge investments, nor would I ask you do ...
Views: 637 - Starting A Successful Work From Home Computer Business - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Gavin EvansThe aim of this article is to highlight a few key criteria that should be followed when seeking out a potentially successful work from home computer business. The majority of people who start out with an online business venture end up failing and this is often due to a couple of reasons. ...
Views: 542 - Formulating A Day Care Contract - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Fiona LohrenzA vital aspect of your day care business is having a foolproof, comprehensive contract in place. Spending some time on this crucial document should be one of your high priorities. Believe me when I tell you that a well crafted contract can save you from much potential grief and gnashing of ...
Views: 584 - Estate Agents In Milton Keynes And Surrounding Areas for selling And Buying Properties (Real Estate) - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Link ManagerMilton Keynes area selling local, national and international property. It is part of a growing network of independently owned and operated Estate Agent offices around the world. Our estate agents offices are often open for extended hours throughout the week and at weekends. Milton Keynes is a ...
Views: 450 - Keywords For Search Engine Success - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from craig andrewsWhen it comes to acquiring traffic the proper use of keywords on a blog or website can never be underestimated. Many times, the traffic to your blog is acquired by people stumbling onto your entries via the various search engines. This means you need to manipulate your blog entries' placements ...
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