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TwitterWriten by David GassEvery American dreams of having their own business and while most of us will never be corporate giants, many of us can more easily achieve the goal of having our own small business. It will certainly mean a dedication of energy and a commitment of long hours to make this dream a reality, but what most of us don’t realize is that it will also require a small business loan.
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Questions To Ask As Your Business Grows
November 29th, 2008 
admin Writen by Peter ViliamuHere are some of the questions that you need to ask yourself regarding various areas of the business before you start your growth push. Are you clear on the goals of your business? Are your managers and other staff also up to date with these goals? Does your accountant or other adviser know what you are planning? Have you developed a business plan which brings into play the whole area of growth, which includes the resources that will be required of it?
Reverse Merger Have They Taken The Reverse Out Of Reverse Merger
November 29th, 2008 admin Writen by Joseph QuinonesAre the promoters and consultants destroying the market for Reverse Merger? First lets take a look at reverse merger. In a Reverse Merger, an operating private company merges with a public company that has little or no assets, nor know liabilities (the “shell”).In some rare instances, the shell may have some amount of cash remaining for investment in the new enterprise.
Speak Out!! What Is The Effect Of The Economy On YOUR Small Business??
November 28th, 2008 admin Here’s your chance ….. SPEAK OUT!!The economy is a mess … everyone is hurting …. small businesses are no exception. The current recession may go even deeper …. some even fear a depression if things aren’t “fixed” and soon. The strength of ANY economy is the small business person.So …… What is the economy doing to YOUR Small Business?What are YOU doing so your small business can survive??What ideas do YOU have to make things right for small business??If you had the chance …
Doing Business With Friends Five Tips For Preserving The Friendship And Your Sanity
November 28th, 2008 admin Writen by Ann ZuccardyMy colleague, Jane, recently lamented to me an all too familiar story about mixing business and friendship. Jane subcontracted copywriting work out her friend, Joan. Jane’s copywriting business was blossoming (partly in response to her most recent brilliant article marketing campaign) and giving the work to Joan seemed like a win-win for both of them.As expected, Joan delivered a glorious first draft. The only problem was halfway through the discussed project, Joan suddenly disappeared!It turned out that Joan was becoming overwhelmed with juggling her own work and the freelance work.
Racing The Competition
November 28th, 2008 admin Writen by Bette Daoust, Ph.D.What is the Big Race all about when it comes to creating relationships?The big race is simply the ability to win the deal on a consistent basis. You will need to perfect your message, be able to state it clearly and precisely, and follow up relentlessly. Without all these factors, you are losing ground to the competition. You need to stay ahead at all times by keeping an eye on what your competitors are doing well, and not so well.
The Explosive Benefits Of A Natural Market
November 27th, 2008 admin Writen by Allyn CuttsLast year a local gentleman opened a Mexican restaurant in our area. The unique aspect of the restaurant is that not only is the Mexican food authentic, but the employees are Hispanic as well. When you walk through the doors, you feel as though you’ve stepped into another culture.Six months later, this same gentleman opened up another restaurant on the other side of town. What was the secret to his immediate and amazing success?
Small Business Would You Still Need An Accountant If You Didnt Need A Tax Return
November 27th, 2008 admin Writen by Kelvyn PetersAfter over thirty years advising small business it still comes as a surprise to see the number of small business owners who are only interested in their financial results when it is time to do their tax return.Many still think that their accountant is there to ‘cook the books’ at tax time!It is not surprising that almost invariably the business owners who approach their accounting in this way are those whose business is not doing well.Three out of five businesses fail within the first three years owing to a lack of proper business planning and record keeping and many of them are those proprietors who adopt this ‘once a year’ method of accounting.
