Small Business

March 17, 2010

• Jobs Bill Passes Congress On A 68-29 Vote

  The U.S. Congress gave final approval to an $18 billion jobs bill offering companies a tax break for hiring the unemployed in the lawmakers’ first effort this year to boost the economy before the November elections. The Senate voted today 68-29 to send the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature. It would also [...]

March 16, 2010

• Major Marketing Mistake #1 – Not Having a USP

  “Why should I do business with you, instead of any and all other options I have?” This is a question that goes through each of your prospect’s minds before they choose to do business with you, and through each of your customer’s minds before they return to buy from you again. And, it’s a question [...]

• Free Course on How To Prepare a Business Plan

  Too many people think strategic planning is something meant only for big businesses, but it is equally applicable to small businesses. Strategic planning is matching the strengths of your business to available opportunities. To do this effectively, you need to collect, screen, and analyze information about the business environment. You also need to have a [...]

• This Business Owner Leads His Own Recovery

  Dismayed to find his company’s cash flow looking like last year’s, Gene Marks continues to delay hiring and is taking on jobs he wouldn’t have considered before. The overall environment is not conducive for investments. In the current cycle (and these things are cyclical), greed is bad. Poverty is good. Wall Street financiers are criticized [...]

• Pushing for More High-Growth Startups

  As the American economy continues to send out mixed signals about recovery, job creation has emerged as the country’s most pressing economic issue. Not only important for employment itself, job growth also drives recovery in other sectors, including housing. But, while hope for spurring the U.S. economy toward recovery focuses squarely on job creation, policy [...]

January 29, 2010

• Small Businesses Not Using Social Networking

  THIS IS LIKELY AN ENOURMOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS – Small business owners are not making the trek to social media sites such as Twitter or Facebook, but are slowly dipping their toes into Internet waters, according to a new Citibank/GfK Roper survey. The study found 76 percent of small-business owners polled were not using social [...]

• How To Advertise On Facebook

  Many business owners are among them, using Facebook profiles to promote their companies and create customer communities. For some entrepreneurs, social networks have also become a useful advertising platform. Ellie Sawits, CEO of Frutels, a New York City–based maker of chocolate candies used to treat acne, says ads on Facebook are an affordable alternative to [...]

January 28, 2010

• What Obama Said About Small Business In The State of The Union Address

  So tonight, I’m proposing that we take $30 billion of the money Wall Street banks have repaid and use it to help community banks give small businesses the credit they need to stay afloat. I’m also proposing a new small business tax credit -– one that will go to over one million small businesses who hire [...]

January 21, 2010

• Nancy Pelosi Doesn't Have The Votes

  THIS SEEMS TO BE GOOD NEWS - As top Democrats cast doubt for a way to get health care back on track, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took one option off the table Thursday, saying her caucus doesn’t have the stomach to pass the Senate bill unless changes are made.  ”In its present form, without any change, I [...]

September 28, 2009

• Try Bartering To Build Your Business

  Today, bartering can be a great way for a small business to either utilize free time during a slow cycle or dispose of excess inventory without taking a markdown on its balance sheet.                                          “The market right now is perfect for bartering, whether you’re a landscape artist, restaurant owner or a printing company,” said Bob [...]

September 23, 2009

• Incorporate Your Business For $369 Or Less

  Incorporate your business to protect your personal assets from liabilities like creditors or lawsuits. Many people incorporate for this reason alone. But that’s not the only advantage. The business incorporation structure can save you money in taxes, provides greater business flexibility and court aide in seeking outside investment. LegalZoom can help you incorporate your business [...]

• How to Start a Business – From Inc Magazine

  Writing a Business Plan, Section by Section Business Plan tips, how to write a business plan, get sample business plan templates, free business plan software, help and business plan advice for the small business entrepreneur. Using Online Tools to Write Your Business Plan Writing a business plan faster, with online resources, free business plan software, [...]

• Free Small Business Planner

  From the Small Business Administration a free resources to help you get started: The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of the business lifecycle. I looked at it and it’s surprisingly good considering it’s from the government. Worth a look if you’re wondering how to put together a [...]

August 26, 2009

• Adopt The Strategy of Preeminence

  Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it’s due to the fact that they have a better strategy. They approach dealing with prospects and clients with a deep desire to really help and solve their problems.

August 24, 2009

• Build Multiple Revenue Streams, Marketing Strategies and Sales Methods

  A stool needs a minimum of three legs to stand on it’s own. Four would be nicer sometimes, but three will do. However, less than three won’t do. Loose a leg on a three-legged stool and it can no longer function properly at what is supposed to be – a solid base for a person [...]

August 21, 2009

• Create Your Unique Selling Proposition

  Having a USP will dramatically improve the positioning and marketability of your company and products by accomplishing 3 things for you: Unique – It clearly sets you apart from your competition, positioning you the more logical choice. Selling – It persuades another to exchange money for a product or service. Proposition – It is a [...]

August 17, 2009

• Use the Power of Sequential Marketing to Close More Sales

  Peoples needs and wants change constantly… Almost minute by minute and therefore what they say ‘no’ to today could be ‘yes’ next month, next week, tomorrow or even in a minute. If someone doesn’t need your product or service today, that doesn’t mean they won’t need it tomorrow, or next week. Or maybe they need [...]