Starting a Business

10 Questions to Ask When Writing a Business Plan Competitive Analysis

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:05:58 +0100

Getting to Know Your Market Every business is different, so each company's business plan is a unique document. However, most business plans do follow a fairly standard format that includes several

Shared-Office Facilities Offer Options for Space-Hungry Startups

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:59:48 +0100

All entrepreneurs work toward one goal: growth. But with new clients or an expanded staff come practical issues that can be daunting. Foremost among these is the need for a professional yet affordable space from which to work.

5 Employee Issues Your Small Business Should Be Worried About

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:13:38 +0100

It may not seem like it, but in some cities and some industries the job market is actually heating up. Last weekend I was talking to my cousin Barry Cohen, one of the managing directors of Rockwood Search Associates, an executive search firm in New York City. His company specializes in financial services, human resources, and marketing/sales positions, and right now he says the demand is climbing for positions in the financial services field.

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Gain Employee Loyalty by Putting Them on a Career Track

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:35:42 +0100

Small businesses are the most susceptible to employee turnover. And when workers leave, companies lose money. Helping employees forge a career path to grow with your company will foster loyalty and likely keep them from straying.

The Pros and Cons of Small Business Television Advertising

Tue, 17 May 2011 15:35:32 +0100

Still the Most Powerful Form of Advertising The Internet may grab all of the attention these days, but TV is still the media king. According to one recent study, the average American spends more than four and a half hours a day in front of the tube -- and a whopping 99 percent of all U.S.

Recycle Your Hardware, Not Your Business Data

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:13:28 +0100

Auctioning obsolete business assets is a smart business move -- unless, of course, those assets are computers whose hard drives that still contain social security numbers on them along with other confidential information. When that happens, you risk placing the ingredients of identity theft into unknown hands and put your organization at risk for breach of privacy claims.

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No Sales Plan For 2011 Yet? Get Going!

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:35:55 +0100

Alright gang. Listen up. We’re three weeks into 2011 and you don’t have a game plan. Still. I wrote about the importance of creating plans about a month ago, yet I continue to encounter businesses

Who Is Your Biggest Competitor?

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:17:13 +0100

If you were asked to name your biggest competitor, whom would you name? A specific company? Maybe a specific salesperson? Possibly, you view your biggest competitor as a product instead of a company or salesperson?

Getting Started with an Employee Stock Option Plan

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:18:38 +0100

Stock option plans are a popular way for employers to compensate, retain, and attract employees. As a growing number of workers participate in these plans, however, issues can arise regarding their interpretation and implementation.

Outsource HR and Let the Experts Handle the Details

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:54:58 +0100

Outsourcing human resources functions saves valuable time and money and ensures that the job is done right. HR outsourcing companies are the experts and your business may benefit from their specific knowledge.

What Is Strategic Management?

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:56:23 +0100

Strategic management refers to the art of planning your business at the highest possible level. It is the duty of the company’s leader (or leaders). Strategic management focuses on building a solid underlying structure to your business that will subsequently be fleshed out through the combined efforts of every individual you employ.

Tips on Formatting Your Business Plan

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:48:39 +0100

A business plan is much more than just words; it is your business. How you present that business to others has significant impact on its ultimate success.

Perhaps in your research you came across one or more business plans to use as guides.

Supporting Documents in Your Business Plan

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:36:51 +0100

The primary goal of any business plan is to present a concise overview of your business idea. Although you may find it

helpful to include every detail in your plan, this would hinder communications and make it more difficult for your

Ten Things to Consider When Reviewing Your Business Plan

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:48:36 +0100

Once you have completed your business plan, it's time to review your work. Remember, writing your business plan is a

significant step in making your small business concept a reality. Therefore, you should review your plan carefully and

iPhone iOS 4 Complaints Could Be Apple's 'Vistagate'

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:31:34 +0100

Complaints about Apple's iOS 4 update are rolling in from iPhone 3G and 3GS users who say their phones are slower and battery time is less. Even upgrading to iOS 4.0.1 doesn't seem to fix the iPhone problems. iOS 4.0.1 doesn't seem to be compatible with the iPhone 3G and an analyst said iOS 4 could become Apple's version of Windows Vista.

Liberty Tax Service

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:15:29 +0100

Liberty Tax Service works hard to make tax preparation simple and enjoyable. Using the company’s proprietary computerized system, franchisees interview clients and prepare taxes. The company also recently launched online self-filing services. Company founder John Hewitt was a pioneer in computerized tax prep and previously founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service before selling it in 1997. He launched Liberty Tax Preparation that same year. The company, which has locations throughout the U.S. and C...

Subway

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:55:47 +0100

You don't have to go underground to catch this Subway. Doctor's Associates operates the Subway chain of sandwich shops, the second-largest quick service chain behind McDonald's. It boasts more than 29,000 locations in 85 countries, with more US locations than the Golden Arches. Virtually all Subway restaurants are franchised and offer such fare as hot and cold sub sandwiches, turkey wraps, and salads. Subways are located in freestanding buildings, as well as in airports, convenience stores, s...

Advice For Students

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:42:03 +0100

No Experience? No problem!

ve Money Management Rules Every Recent College Graduate Should Follow

Should I Stay or Should I Go?: The Pros and Cons of Job-Hopping

How to Find the Best Internship

Two Degrees or Not Two Degrees?

Seven Steps to Telecommuting Success

Starting Salary Survey Says…

Working and Personal Internet Use: How Much Time Is Too Much Time?

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