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Make Extra Money Doing Focus Groups

Donnie Starr — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:20:11 +0000

Focus groups, also known as market research studies, are conducted by various companies in many larger cities throughout the United States. These groups are initiated by a company with a product or idea that they would like to get consumer feedback on. This company will pay a market research company to screen local individuals to find out which candidates use their product.

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Make Extra Money Doing Focus Groups

Helpful Tips For Starting Your Own Business

Donnie Starr — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:16:54 +0000

A lot of planning and hard work goes into the start up of a new business. In addition to working out the physical aspects, there's also the problem of working out your financial strategies and plans. Fortunately, using well thought out plans can help anyone starting up a business for the first time.

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Helpful Tips For Starting Your Own Business

Business Startup and Finance

Donnie Starr — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:14:23 +0000

More and more people are fed up and bored with their daily routine job and want to have a go at starting their own business. If you have a good business idea that you are passionate about, then you should definitely give it a go. Maybe you are after more money or just like the idea of being your own boss. Whatever your reasons for starting a business all it takes is a good idea, hard work, enthusiasm and commitment.

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Are You the Cause of Your Own Demise?

Donnie Starr — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:56:19 +0000

I was watching the Today show the other day. I don't watch much TV but I do have a few favorites, and having coffee in the morning and watching the Today show is one of my favorites.

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Are You the Cause of Your Own Demise?

SBA’s 8(a) Program Can Help Some Companies Compete

Donnie Starr — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:14:29 +0000

The 8(a) program is reserved for what the SBA calls "socially disadvantaged individuals." Socially disadvantaged individuals are defined as those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their membership in a disadvantaged group.

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SBA’s 8(a) Program Can Help Some Companies Compete

The Business Failed, But Did You?

Donnie Starr — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:02:57 +0000

In fact, I know exactly how you feel. I failed so miserably my first time in business that I swore I would never think about working for myself again. All I wanted to do was to find a nice, secure 9-to-5 job that provided me with a nice steady paycheck. I yearned for the opportunity to grow fat and happy on someone else's payroll for a change.

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The Business Failed, But Did You?

There Are No Dumb Business Questions, Not!

Donnie Starr — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:42:29 +0000

Occasionally a question comes over the digital transom that just makes me go, "Huh?" It's kind of like trying to stifle a giggle when Grandma breaks wind at Sunday dinner. Some things are just better left ignored.

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There Are No Dumb Business Questions, Not!

Choosing a Business That’s Right For You

Donnie Starr — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:40:11 +0000

I always compare starting a business to jumping into a pool of freezing water. There are typically two types of entrepreneurs who take the plunge. Both types of entrepreneurs may find success, depending on how well equipped they are to handle the water they are diving into. Here are a few ideas to help better prepare you for the plunge.

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Choosing a Business That’s Right For You

Are You Willing to Do Whatever it Takes to Succeed in Business?

Donnie Starr — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:38:49 +0000

There is a very simple reason some entrepreneurs do amazingly well in business while others do not. It has nothing to do with product or location or backing or education or street smarts or dumb luck. It has more to do with people willing to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to succeed in business.

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Are You Willing to Do Whatever it Takes to Succeed in Business?

Is Brick and Mortar a Passing Fad?

Donnie Starr — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:35:46 +0000

During the dot-com boom the mantra was "Brick and mortar is dead!" Then when most of the dot-com's crashed like an elephant sitting on a wicker chair, the mantra suddenly changed back to "The Internet is dead! Long live brick and mortar!" In both instances those doing the shouting were dead wrong (and highly annoying). The correct mantra should be "Long live ecommerce enabled brick and mortar!" It's not as catchy, but a lot more accurate.

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Is Brick and Mortar a Passing Fad?