Pick one thing, one focus for this year. That's right - one. I've never been fond of new year's resolutions, for all the reasons most observers report. However, I am completely in favor of identifying a theme for the year. The theme is a guide for...
Business Plan Facts That Will Help You Sleep Like A Baby (11 Apr 2006)
If you've been wanting to buy a business, but are holding back because you're freaked out about the idea of putting together a business plan, then this article should help put your mind at ease.
Years ago, I used to actually meet with people...
Its Still Hard to Beat Do-It-Yourself for Business (27 Apr 2006)
For those would-be entrepreneurs who are searching for the "right" business opportunity, the choices are practically endless. They can also be quite bewildering-- and sometimes downright confusing. When you consider all the internet websites, maga...
How To Build A Successful Consulting Business, Part 2 (06 Feb 2006)
With layoffs and downsizing becoming more and more frequent in today's job market an increasing number of people are parlaying their experience and know-how into a small consulting practice. Consulting can be a wonderful and fulfilling field but t...
Buy A Business And Grow It To Obscene Profits…Using Nothing More Than A Simple Coin (15 May 2006)
If you want to buy and own a business of your own, but are holding back because you think you don't have enough "experience" and that you need a bunch of Mickey Mouse business degrees and certifications before doing it, then this article will prov...
How To Build A Successful Consulting Business, Part 1 (17 Jan 2006)
In today's constantly changing job market more and more well educated people with a wealth of experience are being laid off. Many of them try to find other jobs but with little or no success. Because of this many people are deciding to parlay thei...
Dont Sell Yourself Short (19 Jan 2006)
One of the most common mistakes made by new business owners, entrepreneurs and managers is underselling their products. You figure if you offer the cheapest product everyone will buy from you, period. This may be the case for a one time customer, ...
Starting a Business Can Be Tough - Think it, Believe it and Live it (02 Aug 2005)
You have done a lot of research as well as the homework required related to starting a new business. You finally summon the courage to take the entrepreneurial plunge. If only you did not have the "doubting Thomas's" and nay sayers constantly sway...
Patents & Inventions: So You Have An Idea -- So What? (24 Aug 2005)
Okay, you have come up with a fantastic idea that will solve all the woes of the
universe - or at least make you $millions$ - what do you do? How do you start?
Well, the first thing to do is get all your ducks in a row. Start a hard-bound...
Before You Begin... (28 Nov 2005)
With each New Year, we reflect on the things that we haven't achieved yet. These are the things that if we did do, we would be happy. It may be making more money or losing weight. Whatever it is, you've made yourself a promise that this is the yea...
Increase Your Target Markets (04 Nov 2005)
Are your products or services geared towards only one
target market? You can increase sales and profits by
increasing your target markets. Below are some creative
ways to increase your target markets by using your existing
products and services yo...
Build A Successful Business By Staying Connected (08 Oct 2005)
Over the course of your business life you'll come in contact with a
number of other business people. They could be lawyers, business
services, suppliers, customers, etc. These people are important to your
business in more ways than one. If you hi...
How To Turn Freebies Into Sales (11 May 2006)
You can increase sales and profits by offering freebies to
people who buy your main product or service. They
increase the over all value of your main offer and in return
people feel they're getting more for less.
It's important that you h...
3 Ways To Generate Profitable Business Ideas Anytime (07 Sep 2005)
All businesses are created first by ideas. Then once you're in
business you need ideas for marketing, advertising, solving
problems, product development etc. The difference between
success or failure could be one just one idea. That's all!
Bel...
Joint Ventures Revealed (01 Sep 2005)
A joint venture is when two or more businesses join together to
work on a project for a set period of time. Doing joint ventures
with other businesses can increase your chances of beating
your competition, increase your sales and increase your ...
Buy A Business Using This Controversial Rule And Live A Longer, Healthier, And Richer Life (20 Sep 2005)
One of my most controversial business-buying "rules" is to only buy a business where you can be "hands off." It's the cornerstone of everything I taught at my seminars and is something I still follow to the letter today with each business I buy.
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Would be Truck Wash Entrepreneurs Fail to Face Facts (20 Dec 2005)
As a part-time consultant in the carwash industry in my retirement, often one gets approached by would be entrepreneurs who want to start a truck wash business. Generally they have some idea that this will not be cheap so they round up friends and...
Tips for Buying an Online Store (24 Dec 2005)
No one doubts that thousands and thousands of dollars are being made every single day by individuals and home workers with online stores. There is lots of information "out there" for people who would like to own their own store—too much informatio...
Get Rich Doing What Others Wont (31 Aug 2005)
It seems that a lot of people are caught up in these situations. There are some people who hate their superiors, and there are also those who even hate their jobs! And yet they would force themselves to endure this grueling routine because of thei...
Divapreneurs At Work: How Women Can Use Their Nurturing Trait to Generate Sales (29 Mar 2006)
As a woman, you're so good at addressing the needs of your family or your community.
If your child gets hurt on the monkey bars, you rush in to make it better. If your church needs volunteers for a bake sale, you're the first to put your han...
