Is there such thing as free money? Yes, there are and some of them can be found in your local business group or non-profit organization. In fact, you have a higher probability of getting free money to support your business from a local group as against buying lists claiming to offer information on where to […]
Archives for February 2006
Buying Your First Franchise
A lot of aspiring entrepreneurs have saved enough money and are still in search of some guidance when it comes to entering the small business arena. Always be on the lookout for buying a franchise opportunity that is not seasonal but can still rake in the cash for you. 1. Budget Everything. First and foremost, […]
Looking for Angel and Venture Capital Investors? Here’s Your Chance!
If you think you have the next big idea — and require help from investors — check out North State Venture Forum. To be held on March 2 at the Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico, California, the forum will bring together several venture capitalists and angel investors such as Skype’s founder Tim Drape. Angel […]
Taxes: What’s New for 2005
Tax time is here again. It’s not crunch time yet, but for many business owners, the process of preparing tax returns have started. I am still awaiting for several 1099s from several organizations before I get into one of my least liked activities – tax preparations. So what are the tax changes in 2005 that […]
Performance Metrics: What Customers Want from an Ecommerce Website
Internet Retailer Magazine has published several Harris Interactive data that online retailers should note. One of these data is the performance metrics that customers value most, which are: Website security = 25% Ease of completing a transaction = 20% Confirmation upon completion of transaction = 11% Ease of navigation = 11% 24 hour customer service […]
Entrepreneur Story: Kimberly Mann
I have just published at WomenHomeBusiness.com a new entrepreneur story that will surely interest those who want to start a business, especially those who are interested in the virtual assistant business. Kimberly is one of the most visible virtual assistants right now — she is one of the VAs featured in the new book by […]