QUESTION ON Starting a Shoe Store in North Carolina What permits and licenses would you need to open a small shoe store? I looked everywhere but I can't find anything I need to start a shoe store. - Sarah ANSWER Dear Sarah, The permits and licenses you may need depend on your state and county laws. Some areas require you to get both the state license AND the … [Read more...] about Opening a Small Shoe Store in NC
Archives for April 2002
Starting a Home Repair Service Business
QUESTION ON Starting a Home Repair Service HI! My name is Anthony. My question is I would like some information on how to start a handyman business or home repair Service from home . I have 15 years doing handyman work. I would like to know about licenses, insurance and loan. Should I start out as a sole proprietor or incorporate. Please point me in the right direction. … [Read more...] about Starting a Home Repair Service Business
How to Communicate Corporate Core Values
QUESTION ON Communicating Corporate Core Values I am looking for some creative ways to internally publicize the corporate core values. Do you have any ideas on how to communicate core values to the organization? - Pam ANSWER Advice by Yvonne Buchanan Dear Pam: I commend you on recognizing the importance of communicating core values. Here are a … [Read more...] about How to Communicate Corporate Core Values
How to Grow My Janitorial Service Business
QUESTION: I would like to know how we can grow our business to $100,000 per year in the janitorial and carpet cleaning business. - Stephan ANSWER by Yvonne Buchanan Dear Stephan: It's difficult to answer your question without knowing where you are now. Going from $0 in sales to $100K/year is a difficult proposition at best, but if you're at $50K and want to … [Read more...] about How to Grow My Janitorial Service Business
Promoting Your Business to Your Target Audience
QUESTION ON Promoting Your Business I have an online business on poems and would like to target baby boomers. I've done searches on the web but have not come up with any sources that I can promote my business to this target audience. Any ideas? Thanks so much. - Joann ANSWER Advice by Tammy Harrison Dear Joan: What great poems! Anyone would enjoy … [Read more...] about Promoting Your Business to Your Target Audience