Some of our biggest headaches in business are the result of states continually seeking new ways to increase revenue and to "steal" from our margins. Government jurisdictions for decades have made income and sales tax regulations extremely complex and very difficult to comply with. In my …
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The entrepreneurial mindset can be both a blessing and a curse. It drives us to always be improving and innovating but also pushes us at times to a lack of contentment. My contention is that this is the only way to live life to its fullest. Apply this mindset to every aspect of your life and your …
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Small businesses and organizations rarely have experienced and certified experts on staff and therefore need the advice and services offered by external accounting and IT professionals to ensure the integrity of their business operations. For example, the accountant is the trusted adviser to the …
Some of these fonts are incredible! If you have any interest in graphic design this is definitely one resource you do not want to pass up. This is the type of stuff that is invaluable when it comes to building an image, designing a flyer, or simply trying to enhance the look of your marketing …
A SWOT Analysis is a useful technique for understanding your internal Strengths and Weaknesses, and for identifying both the external Opportunities open to you and the external Threats you face. This type of analysis is particularly powerful because, with a little thought, it can help you …
Time is considered a small business owner's most valuable asset, and is truly considered more important than tangible resources like cell phones or computers. As a small business owner it is imperative that you find ways to train your team and or outsource tasks so that you can focus your …
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Ask yourself these questions and note the areas where you feel your business plan is weakest. Develop careful analysis and projections to see if you can overcome any identified weaknesses. In addition, seek advice on your business plan from someone you trust. Is it something …
These ideas run the gamut from underestimating the financial requirements of your start-up to spending too much time on product development — and not enough on sales. Of all the start-up mistakes, perhaps the most critical involve your business plan, your hiring process, and the building …
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Blogs are a very efficient and easy way to promote your business, drive traffic to your site, and increase sales! Here are some top tips for writing and building an effective and successful business blog: write for your customersplan your contentcreate valuable contentonce you start …
A woman embezzled $750,000 from a Christian supply store over only a year and a half. It was easy -- she just wrote checks to fictitious companies and forged the signatures herself. Could this happen to your business? Of course it could, which is why even the simplest of internal …
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