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By J.L. on January 28, 2008
It’s not enough to build a business worth a fortune; you have to make sure you have an exit strategy, a way to get the money back out. For entrepreneurs who like to plan ahead and for those of you who don’t but should, here are …
Posted in Management | Tagged capital, small business, strategy, tax
By J.L. on January 21, 2008
Do you know your customers? How do they like to interact with you? How well are your online channels performing? Can you anticipate their changing needs? Are they advocates for your brand or will they easily move to your competitor?
Posted in Start-Ups | Tagged customer service, customer service policy, internet sales, online business, online sales, promote, sales success, small business, strategy
By J.L. on January 14, 2008
Brainstorming’s a winner, but how to do it right? Generally performed in groups, it’s a fun way to get lots of fresh ideas out on the table and get everyone thinking and pulling together.
Posted in Marketing | Tagged marketing strategy, sales success, small business, strategy, target market
By J.L. on January 7, 2008
You’ve decided to strike out on your own. So, what kind of business structure will you choose? Answer these two questions and you’ve got your answer:
Posted in Start-Ups | Tagged business license, capital, small business, strategy, tax
By J.L. on December 22, 2007
Working with angel investors means acquiring venture capital from individual investors. These individuals look for companies that exhibit
Posted in Money | Tagged capital, small business, venture capital
By J.L. on November 5, 2007
Everyone wants a piece of you. They send you e-mail. It makes you feel important. Love it? Really? Then, please take some of mine! More than 100 real e-mails come in each day.
Posted in Tech | Tagged computer security, computers, email, online business, small business
By J.L. on September 17, 2007
The ring of the cash register has long been the sound of music. But today the cash register of even the smallest business may be attached to a computer via “point-of-sale” (POS) systems. These systems have grown in popularity over conventional cash registers because they don’t just ring up sales. They
Posted in Tech | Tagged competition, customer service, inventory, sales success, small business, strategy, target market
By J.L. on September 3, 2007
It’s easy to neglect the area of purchasing in your business. If you fail to devote enough attention to it, your cost of doing business could rise to an unnecessarily high level. As operating expenses increase, profit margins shrink, you would either …
Posted in Management | Tagged competition, inventory, small business, tax
By J.L. on August 6, 2007
Start-up financing is the initial infusion of money that advances an idea or an intention into something tangible. It is appropriate for any business. Even though it’s everywhere, it’s sometimes difficult to find.
Posted in Money | Tagged capital, financing, small business, strategy, tax, venture capital
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