Posts Tagged ‘Small Business Startup’
By Donnie Starr On September 2, 2008
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If you are considering starting a company in 2008, but do not have a whole lot of money to do it, then perhaps you might consider starting a graffiti control business. You might laugh when I suggest this, but let me tell you why it is not such a bad idea. First, did you know that when the foreclosure rate goes up 1% that local area crime climbs by 2.8%? Well, guess what the foreclosure rate is way up and its climbing, thus starting a graffiti control business in 2008 is very good timing.
By Donnie Starr On September 2, 2008
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You should be on the look out for residual passive income. This type of income is ideal for automating your income streams.
By Donnie Starr On September 2, 2008
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Easy, inexpensive and sometimes free things small business owners can do to promote their businesses on their own. Easy, simple to follow tips show step by step how to save money on promotional efforts.
By Donnie Starr On September 2, 2008
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Monitoring your competition and staying one step ahead to give your business the edge. This article contains recommendations for consideration when conducting a competitor review.
By Donnie Starr On September 2, 2008
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If you talk with small businesses lately you will note a common theme, there is a lot of complaining about the economy going on these days. Many small businesses are blaming the economy for slumping sales, rather than agreeing not to participate in the recession.
By Donnie Starr On September 1, 2008
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For the food service business, here's the most disquieting part: this particular bacterium likes to live in the walk-in cooler. You have to operate your walk-in at less than 4 degrees Celsius to stop its growth. Additionally, it loves both salt and nitrates, which most other bacteria don't. This is why processed cheeses and sliced meats are at greatest risk. Don't think it can't happen elsewhere...this company is reputed to be one of the very best in the industry for clean factories, proper procedures. Its record has been spotlessly clean... like its plants.
By Donnie Starr On August 31, 2008
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More and more banks and financial institutions are using credit scoring models to analyze the risks associated with lending to small businesses. This has interesting consequences on the availability of credit for small businesses and business start up projects that usually lack the funds and the financing needed to successfully develop and take too long to expand whereas with the proper financing such processes could take only a year or two at most. A proper financing system for small businesses could generate even more employment than what they already provide (they account for almost half of ...
By Donnie Starr On August 30, 2008
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If you don't know much about vending machines you need to learn before you buy a vending machine business. That way you can open one up and know what to look for. If the vending machines are going to constantly break down it is going to cost you money. If you don't have a clue how to fix them on your own it is going to result in even more down time.
By Donnie Starr On August 29, 2008
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Do you run out of hours in a day to run your business efficiently? Do you wish you could afford an extra set of hands? Then now might be the time to consider hiring out some of your work at an affordable price by way of a Virtual Assistant (VA). VAs do not require employee benefits and can save you up to 25% in salary compensation. Read more...
By Donnie Starr On August 29, 2008
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Starting up your own small business is a dream that many people have; thinking of the wonders of being your own boss and reaping the rewards of your own ideas and creations. However, so many people leap blindly into their own small business that they don't see the financial dangers until it's too late. Bankruptcy is a very real danger for those trying to start their own small business and it's only by meaning made aware of the problems that you can avoid them. With proper business management, these costs can be properly allocated and dealt with, but don't become afraid or frustrated if you make mistakes.