Small Business Articles

Business » Small Business | By Scott Letourneau @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 3:09 PM

It is shocking that nearly all small-businesses fail in their first months or years of business. One of the primary flaws of the way people run their businesses is being lax when it comes to book keeping and cash flows. It is important for business owners to follow some simple but imperative steps in order to go maintain the success of your business. One major flaw for new business owners is that they often do not have enough capital, or cash. This is caused by an underestimate of expe... more...

Business » Small Business | By Steve Fretzin @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 4:20 AM

Picture yourself on the phone making your dials. Dial, answering machine. Dial, owner not in. Dial, another machine! And just when you think the hour was a waste of time, a decision maker hops on the line and you say, "Hello, Mr. Smith, this is..." It can be exciting when someone actually picks up the other end of the phone, right? After about 5 minutes of selling everything your company offers, the gentleman replies, "Your services really sound terrific. Would you please send... more...

Business » Small Business | By Cash Miller @ Monday, 18th August 2008 @ 1:16 AM

It's those times that try your patience the most that you need to remind yourself of why you became a small business owner in the first place. Its things like having the freedom to make your own decisions. The chance for you to build a company of your own instead of someone else's. It's the opportunity to take on the competition and show that you are better at what you do than they are. Or maybe you want to create a better workplace for your employees. Maybe you even want to use y... more...

Business » Small Business | By David Ogden @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 10:46 AM

Did you know it is possible for you to start an Internet business for very little money out of your own pocket? There really is no need for you to go into debt for several thousand dollars to get started with a small business of your own. Here are five Internet small business is you can start for under $100! 1. Start a WordPress blog and host it yourself. You can find website hosting on the Internet for as low as $5-$10 a month. If you are not technically inclined you can hi... more...

Business » Small Business | By David Ogden @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 10:44 AM

If you have a small business, and are looking for ways to get information about it on the Internet, You should consider social bookmarking. Of course, along with that we have to discuss blogging first of all. If you do not have a blog set up for your small business, then you are missing out on an excellent opportunity to attract readers and potential customers. The best way to set up a small business blog is to use the WordPress platform and host it yourself. If you are not comfort... more...

Business » Small Business | By David Ogden @ Wednesday, 13th August 2008 @ 10:41 AM

If you are getting ready to start a small business of your own then you can expect to have a few costs out of the gate. Here is an article about how to keep small business startup costs down and increase your profits more quickly. 1. Make your small business a home based business. The advantages of running a business from home are obviously very many. One certainly is you do not have to rent any outside office space. You can convert a room into a home office, or just set up a separ... more...

Business » Small Business | By David Ogden @ Wednesday, 13th August 2008 @ 10:39 AM

I am willing to suggest to you that the best small business you can start today is anything that utilizes the Internet. An Internet business offers so many advantages over a traditional business that there is no reason for you not to take a serious look at starting one. Here are a few reasons why using the Internet to start your own small business makes sense. 1. With an Internet business you are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Your business never shuts dow... more...

Business » Small Business | By Peggy Champlin @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 11:57 PM

When we consider the many ways to market our businesses, we usually think about these types of online strategies: * posting a blog entry * sending an ezine or newsletter * article marketing * using Google AdWords * search engine optimization (SEO) * creating more incoming links to our web site There's a key strategy that's more important than any of these. To be effective, they need to be done consistently over a period of time. Not ... more...

Business » Small Business | By Rebecca Kepple @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 9:44 PM

It is one thing to learn everything there is to know about the health or wellbeing career you have chosen. Attending classes on new therapy techniques, sharpening your cutting skills or picking up that knowledge needed to become a better masseuse is a fantastic idea in a world where the best make the money and the rest fall behind. But, when it comes to running your own personal business, you need to know more than just the best techniques. You need to know the business tactics used by b... more...

Business » Small Business | By Chris Robertson @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 4:30 PM

Here is a great question. What vending locations give the best results? Obviously there are some of the big hitter ones, like the public areas where Schools, recreation centers, places like that. Arenas where people seem to frequent the most. Any kind of business that has a steady flow of traffic going in, but those are also harder to get and find. I have always found that local businesses like offices and factories are great locations. Those are places that I have seen good re... more...

Business » Small Business | By Peggy Champlin @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 4:20 PM

The quality and value of your content will determine how your subscribers feel about you and your business. When we talk about starting a blog or an ezine, our clients will often express anxiety about generating quality content on a regular basis. When I started my first ezine - long, long ago! - I was a little worried, too. But I soon realized it wasn't that hard if I kept in mind the various formats I could use. Your content can include one or more of the following formats:... more...

Business » Small Business | By Jack Deal @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 1:20 PM

The total cost of renting a small office or small store is going up. Taxes are up. Triple Net, maintenance, parking fees and other fees associated with commercial rentals are up. Commuting costs to and from work are up. Gas is up. Some customers in some markets may have to choose between going to Your Store and going to Wal-Mart. Or not going to any store and buying what they want online. Meals at work are up. Childcare, up. Business attire, up. Utilities, u... more...

Business » Small Business | By Scott Lindsay @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 10:09 AM

The idea of moneymaking can be a bit like thinking it would be fun to jump off the high dive at the swimming pool as a kid. You watched others do it. While they survived and seemed to enjoy the experience you were not at all certain you could do the same. Jumping off the high dive was for other people - not for you. You just knew somehow, deep inside that you were not going to make it if you took that lonely walk to the top of the stairs and came down a quicker way. Then one day ... more...

Business » Small Business | By David Ogden @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 6:35 AM

If you are stumped for ideas on ways to start a small business, maybe you should consider starting a blog. Here are a few reasons why blogging makes a great small business on the Internet today. Personal blogging is not a new idea anymore. What once started out as a way for people to express their opinions has now turned into an excellent small business idea. People of all ages from teenagers to senior citizens are blogging for profit. One of the great benefits of blogging is that ... more...

Business » Small Business | By David Ogden @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 6:23 AM

One benefit the Internet offers you when starting a small business is your ability to customize it the way you want. You can also keep in the back of your mind that any mistakes that you make can quickly be overcome online. One of the best small businesses to start is in affiliate marketing business. You can run this on the Internet and you can be set up to go with your own small business very quickly. Let's take a look at the two things you should keep in mind when starting a... more...

Business » Small Business | By Jonathan Hook @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 6:15 AM

More and more it is important that you have a website for your business. And, that you get it out in front of your customers. This applies to both online and offline advertising. In your offline advertising, you need to make sure that your website is always listed as a method of contact. A website with a name that reflects your company - either your business name or a good description of what you do will be easy for people to remember and go to check out. You need to get this point ... more...

Business » Small Business | By Trudy Spikesman @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 11:25 PM

Apparently those people who clear their entire desks at least once a day, spend up to 30% less time searching for specific items and documents during the main part of their working hours. So assuming that most office based workers spend 8 hours a day at their desks, the research suggests that an organized person will be able to squeeze around two and a half hours more work out of each day. Taming office clutter requires daily effort; but the good news is that it only takes a few minutes t... more...

Business » Small Business | By Mark A Briody @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 2:08 PM

After 16 years working in the carpet cleaning industry and initially struggling with trying to win the trust of the all demanding new customer I've finally got some very good news to share. As a carpet cleaning business owner you know how challenging it can be to win the trust of a new customer especially if you're two or three times more expensive than the rest of your competition. So what I'm about to reveal (after being one of the most expensive carpet cleaners in my ar... more...

Business » Small Business | By Melissa Mashtonio @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 12:30 PM

Starting your own business can be a nerve racking process as so many different things must be considered before your business can get off the ground. You need money, space, employees and hundreds of other things to make the business you want happen. With all these "to-dos" cluttering your head, it is best to step back and take one thing at a time. First things first, your business needs a name! This may seem a silly and frivolous task, but there is a lot to be considered when cho... more...

Business » Small Business | By Trudy Spikesman @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 4:47 AM

Starting a business can be a scary prospect. There are so many things to think about, from what product or service you will sell, to marketing, finding customers, doing the accounts, keeping the paperwork in check . . .the list goes on and on. The juggle of starting a new business The first few months of starting a new business is an incredibly exciting time, you are enthusiastic, passionate and have a burning desire to get your product or service to market. But it can also be ove... more...