Starting a Virtual Assistant Business (26 Jun 2006) If you're organized, smart, capable and willing to work with deadlines, you could start a virtual assistance business and cash in on your skills without having to commit to an employer (you'd be your own boss instead) or the "cube life".
Starting an Aircraft Washing Service (26 Jun 2006) Want to start an aircraft washing service? There is good money, but first you must learn how to wash an airplane.
Starting is the Hardest Part (26 Jun 2006) You can't imagine how many people ask me how I did it. To turn my back onto convention, to turn a deaf ear on the people who wants what is best for me, to snub my nose at people who thinks I am making one of the biggest mistakes in my life…etc. Hey, this is what I do best, so, I am really good at this. Granted, not everyone is as good at defying convention (and logic) as me, so, I'll keep that in mind.
Street Wars Between Mobile Car Washers and Mobile Auto Detailers (26 Jun 2006) There is much competition in the mobile auto detailing business. There are two different lines of reasoning emerging as to how the business should be run. One is go for volume and discount and wash the world. The other is go after the high end customer which is 10% of the market, do exceptional work and charge as much as the market will give.
Success & The Nature of Things (26 Jun 2006) To accomplish something exceptional you may have to change your attitude and behavior. Many of us are afraid to face new challenges because we fear failure. To have exceptional success you must step outside of your box. This article challenges you to develop a tiger-like mindset.
Success Tips for Small Business Owners (26 Jun 2006) Running a small business requires many skills. However, to do this successfully you need to organize yourself first. Avoid procrastination - read the following and take action. Successful Small Busin...
Successful Small Businesses Use PR (26 Jun 2006) It's obvious when a small business has accepted the fact that its most important outside audiences need lots of care and feeding. They do something about it. There's a sense of urgency and a recogni...
Successfully Adding a Service To Your Business (26 Jun 2006) There will come a time in your business where you feel ready to add another service offering. To make this successful, there are ten tips to consider before moving ahead. 1) Revisit your business pl...
Survival Tips For Small Businesses (26 Jun 2006) Do you own a Small Busines and are struggling to make a buck? Stop wasting you time and money and learn from the pros. Don't make the same mistakes most small business owners make. Take a look at our article.
Survival Tips For Your Small Business (26 Jun 2006) No matter type of business you operate you've got to know how to keep your business alive during economic recessions. Anytime the cash flow in a business, large or small, starts to tighten up, the money management of that business has to be run as a "tight ship."
Taking Stock (26 Jun 2006) ... But supply, we did for 20 years on my watch. We were in a smaller market, handling about 10,000 separate items, so we enjoyed few economies of scale. We competed with some large distributors and did very well largely due to our focus on inventory control.
Technology Community Helps SMBs Focus on Their Core Business (26 Jun 2006) SMBxchange is a new technology community for small and medium businesses. The focus is around useful technologies that can improve the way SMBs work--perhaps even introduce products that people never knew existed. SMBxchange is a relatively new community and exchange opportunities are in the near horizon. Types of "exchange opportunities" will include: focus groups, beta programs, whitepaper campaigns - where there would be some type of incentive (free product, cash, etc.) in exchange for user feedback.
Tell Me a Story: A Simple But Powerful Tool to Build Your Business (26 Jun 2006) Everyone loves a good story. Whether it's the story of your vacation to an exotic place, the story of how you met your spouse, or the story of your small business, people get drawn in and feel involved. Storytelling is as old as civilization itself.
Temporary Staffing Agency: How to Start (26 Jun 2006) The temporary staffing industry continues to expand, with yearly double-digit growth being commonplace. Companies find it convenient and cost-effective to work with a temporary staffing agency to fulfill unforeseen demand, fill short-term vacancies, and assist with changing workloads due to restructuring or mergers. Additionally, employers are enticed by the idea of "test driving" new employees to minimize risk and ensure a good match for permanent positions.
The 5 Habits of Highly Successful Small-Business Owners (26 Jun 2006) This article desribes the mindset needed by the small business owner to be able to create and sustain a successful small business owner. The difference between success and failure in small business is developing this mindset, referred to as "The 5 Habits Of Highly Successful Small Business Owners."