I have heard of the Maui Mastermind seminars where you pay some $30,000 or so to attend this seminar on wealth in Maui. Haven’t really bought into it, but the new book by the founders of this seminar has got me looking at this program more closely. I recently got a copy of the book […]
Archives for December 2006
Brand and Marketing Trends for 2007
ChiefMarketer.com has an interesting article on brand and marketing trends for next year. The trends are more relevant to big marketers, but we small businesses can always learn from the big boys. Here are the seven trends that marketing firm Brand Keys predict: 1. An ongoing emphasis on “engagement,” which is defined as “turning on […]
Collect from Late-Paying Clients
The year is coming to an end, and it is time to close your books. Unfortunately, you may have late-paying or deadbeat clients who need to pay you. Here are some tips on how to improve your receivables collection and avoid delinquent accounts: 1. The first step is to institute controls in your receivables to […]
Business Idea: Starting a Bakery Business
The bakery industry was hit by the growing obesity problem and the popularity of low-carb diet. But according to a report by the Business Trend Analysts, the market for bakery products remains quite healthy with the U.S. manufacturers sales in 2005 estimated at around $35.2 billion. So if your dream is to bake the most […]