Small Business Articles

Business » Small Business | By Kendall SummerHawk @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 10:35 AM

Every woman small business is run on agreements. Some of the agreements are printed and signed, like in a contract. They can be felt, seen, read and discussed. But what isn't always so obvious is the unspoken agreement we're entering into. This is the one that, when everyone is in agreement, makes our work a joy to deliver and a delight for our clients to receive. And, when not in harmony, it's the type of agreement that can cause us hours of stress, unhappiness and messy s... more...

Business » Small Business | By Thomas Pretty @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 2:55 AM

When starting a business an early consideration should be what business account to go for. The market is currently saturated with so many different options, making the decision quite arduous and sometimes baffling. Ensuring you choose the right account that will suit your business is essential as the wrong account may harm your finances. Anything that may restrict your business opportunities in the early stages of operation should be avoided at all costs. It may be tempting as well as fa... more...

Business » Small Business | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 11:36 PM

Self-publishing has been done by people for years now. Previously, publishing used to be done for books. Books have been the oldest source of written information available. Later on, magazines were authored as a very comprehensive piece of work. If people have been self-publishing books, then it is possible to do the same with magazines. For those who find novels lengthy and time consuming, for them magazines are a blessing. They are colorful, picturesque, humorous, informative and entertaining.... more...

Business » Small Business | By Katryna Johnson @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 6:53 PM

Deciding what kind of business entity makes the most sense for you depends on the type of business, various tax and liability issues, and the wishes and plans of the owners. The main choices to consider are the sole proprietorship, a general or limited partnership, a limited liability company (LLC), or a corporation (inc.). A corporation is a legal entity formed and regulated under state and federal corporate laws. Each corporation must have a board of directors, shareholders who own st... more...

Business » Small Business | By Zach Thompson @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 11:02 AM

Network marketing is one of the most powerful marketing tools available. With the advanced technologies available, there are numerous ways to increase your success. You do not want to limit yourself to just one technique, but use several to get your network marketing off the ground and keep it flowing smoothly. One great way to be successful in network marketing is to attend trade shows and flea markets. You can meet a lot of vendors, exhibitors, and speakers at these places. The nice t... more...

Business » Small Business | By Jeffrey Smith @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 10:21 AM

With the current state of internet marketing, most independent companies (meaning those not part of a franchise or corporate umbrella) have to deal with very real consequence of competing in the marketplace with limited capital to spend on advertising and marketing. As a result, business with larger budgets who understand the intricacies of online marketing, have a very distinct advantage, the ability to move on many fronts simultaneously. To this end, smaller companies that are j... more...

Business » Small Business | By Terry Cartwright @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 1:45 PM

Small business owners are frequently totally involved in every business activity on a day to day basis. Such close hands on involvement has major advantages although not taking time out to focus on the factors affecting business profitability both as a whole and in detail can result in the profit performance being lower than is achievable. An essential first step to improving profitability is to step back from the day to day business and analyse the activities and financial accounts from ... more...

Business » Small Business | By Thomas Pretty @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 12:38 PM

It is believed that only half of new businesses will last more than five years, this is because failing to account for the many facets of business operation is a regular occurrence. When starting a new business it is fundamental to account for everything, plan thoroughly and stick to this plan; although change is a necessary evil if you wish to achieve success. Before you start your business you must have a clear and concise strategy of what services or products it will supply. It is imp... more...

Business » Small Business | By Zach Thompson @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 10:14 AM

Auto surf programs are a very controversial area in the business world today. There are many auto surf program owners that are being accused of operating shady businesses that are not really providing business with genuine traffic. The key to a new home business is to build a customer and client base. The only way to effectively do this is create exposure for your home business to let the world know that you are operational. If no one knows that you are a new home business, you are not going to ... more...

Business » Small Business | By Joyce McKee @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 9:22 AM

Companies exhibit at trade shows to attract an attentive audience who, hopefully, will show interest in their product or service. The show organizer uses company marketing dollars to bring potential customers to these shows. As an exhibitor you must go about doing this same thing - inviting your customers and prospects to see you and talk to you. Often easier said than done, right? It can definitely be a challenge. This simple marketing tactic requires that you first know who you will... more...

Business » Small Business | By Traci Vanover @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 7:48 AM

Now that the onslaught of holiday gift-giving idea commercials have ceased -- have you noticed all of the commercials for various diet programs -- capitalizing on our need to declare our "diet resolutions"? The whole idea of diet resolutions "weighed on me" (and not merely about all of the carefree cookie consumption of December, either). Suppose we were to take the concept of diet resolutions, and applied it to our business. How successful might the new year be for us if ... more...

Business » Small Business | By Traci Vanover @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 7:20 AM

As much as it pains me to admit this, I may have learned something from the Terminator. Well, to be clear . . . it was actually from the new Fox(R) spinoff series, "The Sarah Connor Chronicles." I have never been much of a fan of this series of movies, but after viewing them again recently with my husband, I must reluctantly admit that "Ah-nold" just might be on to something. Those of you who may be die-hard fans will know the line I am referring to, but if not, just indu... more...

Business » Small Business | By Sarah Reiter @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:05 PM

Building a Real Estate business takes a real commitment, mentally and physically. There are always some tough decisions to be made when deciding the right vehicle to use to send your business to the next level of success. Hiring an assistant, either remote or on-site, is one of the toughest. On one hand, you know that you need one. On the other hand, is it the right move or are you just better off doing it all yourself? Hiring an on-site assistant has simply become the least desirable way... more...

Business » Small Business | By Demetrios Tzortzis @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 6:17 PM

It is no secret that launching and operating a home-based business is an idea that is as hot as wildfire. It's no wonder; there are loads of excellent benefits to be experienced. Leaving the mainstream work force and telling your employer where to shove it is a concept that has appealed to millions for decades now. With the help of the Internet, it is now becoming an idea that is fully recognizable. Let's take a look at just some of the uncountable advantages to be gained: 1... more...

Business » Small Business | By Karen Miller @ Monday, 4th February 2008 @ 1:02 PM

Background Are you a minority or woman business owner? Have you considered applying for SBA status to allow you to access millions of contract dollars with the federal government? Wonder if your business qualifies to become 8(a) certified? Here is what the Small Business Administration (SBA) has to say about who is considered socially disadvantaged? According to the SBA Web site: http://www.sba.gov/8abd/indexfaqs.html "Socially disadvantaged individuals are those who have be... more...

Business » Small Business | By Faye B. Roberts @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 11:41 PM

So you want to know how to Investigate a Home Based Business Opportunity. If you are seriously thinking about investing in a home based business opportunity then do some research before you part with your hard earned money. Please keep in mind that home based business schemes are out there so "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". So this makes it's very important that you do your homework. Here are some questions that you should ask before committing to any hom... more...

Business » Small Business | By Donna Price @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 8:52 PM

Marketing is one of the challenges we each face as business owners. One of the things that is basic to business is your business card. Your business card is valuable real estate so it needs to be used wisely. Like any real estate investment make it a worthwhile investment. A business card works when it is memorable. Think about the colors you use, the font you use and the combination of them all. I have a bright orange card with a compass and people standing in a circle around the c... more...

Business » Small Business | By Rudy Labordus @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:35 PM

Do you know what post-click tracking is, and why it is one of the most effective techniques for measuring the Return on Investment of your E-marketing efforts? For those who are not familiar with post-click tracking, you are probably a bit tired of hearing marketing professionals use similar terms that leave you nothing but confused. Let me give you a very simple definition of post-click tracking and show you why it can be very valuable. Post-Click Tracking is a method by which you... more...

Business » Small Business | By Rickie Smith @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 12:08 PM

When you have any type of business, large or small, you need to be aware of the fact that you have to pay taxes. Make sure that you are doing everything that can to keep your accounting records in order business. You will always want to feel comfortable to keep your business safe from being taken away. Every business has to pay taxes. If a person does not pay taxes for a business or a job that they have, they will have to pay the consequences later on and it will not be fun. The chanc... more...

Business » Small Business | By Luis Luarca @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 7:50 PM

Most businesses operate with the idea that profitability is a natural occurrence or that the challenge of developing profitable products or services is so simple that there is never a need to review pricing processes. Often times I hear business owners, CEOs and even CFOs touting their business success due to profitable performing products and services where I often wonder what their true understanding of pricing is as it relates to profitability. Sure all business wants to be prof... more...