When you own your own business, it is important to have clear financial records. Not only does this ensure that you know the financial state of your business, but any records needed for taxes will be ready and up to date. One way to help keep your business financial records organized and updated is to keep them separate from your [...]

Having a website is a must for every small business owner. Not only is a website a place to showcase the products and services offered, a website means the small business owner can expand their customer base beyond their own geographic area. Having your own domain name also lends credibility to a small business. A crucial part of having a [...]

For any business to carry out everyday transactions and operations, a bank account is a necessity. It is important to open a business bank account in contrast to using an existing personal account. Mixing business transactions with other endeavors can result in misappropriation of funds, not to mention cause financial confusion. Additionally, in some states this is considered illegal. It [...]

Business communications create the perception of the company in the public eye. Signage, printed materials and advertising campaigns work together to trigger company recognition for current and potential customers. Avenues of communication separate from personal methods will ensure that the business is viewed as professional and trustworthy.

A dear friend of mine sent her ad to be typeset and run to hundreds of thousands of eager prospects as promised by this really big and famous ad broker. The only problem was… my friend was also in the ad brokerage business. Well, weeks later, the big and famous brokerage firm returned my friend’s order, explaining that since she [...]

Experts say that the average sale takes about seven contacts before it’s closed. If you are contacting your sales leads only once (i.e. by mail, phone, or e-mail), you are wasting your hard earned marketing dollars. Think about following up several times with your sales leads before moving on.

Question: How do I know which scanner is right for me? Answer: I understand your dilemma. With something new coming out every six months, it makes it difficult to commit to buying something, which in a few months might do more for less. The prices for scanners, like most hardware in the industry, are dropping faster than they can be [...]

Every year thousands of men and women across America sign on with direct selling firm-Tupperware, Amway, or a cosmetic company-hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new davenport, or some new clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a few relatives and close friends. Then they are through. They quit before they give themselves a chance to learn [...]

How often have you thumbed through a business opportunity magazine, noticed a franchise opportunity advertisement, and felt you’d really like to get in on that… if only you had the money? If you’re like most who are seeking greater opportunity and wealth, this probably happens with you more often than you care to admit, except perhaps in strictly private conversations. [...]

You may think that working from your home is the ultimate freedom. You may get tingles down your spine at the mere thought of being able to work in your pajamas, be with your children, and never deal with the morning commute again. Yes, working from your home can be all of these things and a whole lot more too. [...]