How is business? It is the superficial question many people ask business owners in lieu of the standard how are you . Few really care about or even listen to your response because they know it is just meaningless chi-chat. But do you really know how your business is performing? Meaning more than just sales […]
Archives for July 2005
What Small Businesses can Learn from the Movie "The Fantastic Four"
I am a movie nut. I love watching movies, and the only thing I love more than movies are articles that talk about business lessons from movies. I chanced upon this article at MultiChannelMerchant.com (formerly CatalogAge) about the five things that business owners can learn from the film “Fantastic Four” starring Jessica Alba and her […]
How To Find The Right Professional To Value Your Business
At some point most business owners will need to find out how much their business is worth. They will be faced with the task of finding someone to perform a business appraisal or valuation. In such unfamiliar territory owners often don t know where to start. With the relationship between the three skills and the […]
9 Ways to Choose the Right Incorporation Company
So you have taken the first step to opening your business and you have decided to make it a Corporation or Limited Liability Company. There are many companies out there that offer incorporation services, so how do you know which one is the right one for you and your business? These nine steps will help […]
8 Tips to Boost Your Gift Sales
Mid-way into the summer, big e-tailers are already getting ready for the holiday season. They are gearing up for the increased volume of business as people flock to their site to purchase gifts. Buying gifts online is said to have become a standard behavior. But are your visitors and customers viewing your site as a […]
How to Increase the Cash Flow in Your Private Practice in 30 Days
If you have a busy private practice, chances are you also have pockets of cash lying around available for the plucking. It simply hasn’t been collected yet, and may even have been overlooked. Here are 10 ways to increase your cash flow over the next 30 days. Collect at the Time of Service Include in […]
Four Resources That Increase Small Business Capital Streams
For small business owners, an enthusiastic vision for smooth, steady growth can become nothing more than a mirage once company cash flow problems begin to heat up. Most will struggle with the timing of payment from clients or customers at some point, all while attempting to pay their own bills in a timely fashion. With […]
Web Analytics – Getting it Right
In recent years, website marketers were concerned with increasing “hits”and the “stickiness” of their sites. They were concerned with increasing page views and the amount of time spent on the site. This is definitely a hold over from the paper based businesses of the past, and has proved to not be of much use in […]
Are YOU Headed for Burnout?
If lately you’re finding your tasks and responsibilities at work more than you can bear, you may be approaching burnout. Burnout is not an imaginary condition that’s all in your mind. It’s a very real mental and physiological condition caused by a stress overload. Burnout arises when we are overworked, overtaxed emotionally, or physically exhausted […]
Franchises: How To Find The Best Franchise Opportunity For You
If you are looking for a franchise opportunity, the choice is mind boggling. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of different types of franchise available for you to invest in, with the same variety in cost. Each have their own benefits and usually the more you pay the more potential to earn. You obviously […]