The first thrill about starting a new enterprise is seeing the name of your creation on a business card. You want to hand them out to everyone you see - friends, family, the kid who bags your groceries. Soon after you've registered your trade name, the credit card offers start cluttering your mailbox. It's flattering at first. You imagine going out to dinner, grabbing the check, and saying, "it's okay, it's on the company." So you...more
You'll almost certainly need to raise money to start up your company, unless you already have sufficient capital yourself. The typical costs of starting up are in obtaining premises, manufacturing your product if you have one, buying materials, stock or equipment, marketing and fees for external consultancy such as legal help, accountancy etc. Then when you're off the ground, you'll need working capital to keep you afloat in the...more
Needless to say, opinion divides and taste varies from person to person. In this sense, so to speak, the high-end HTC HD2 makes your day if you guys setting great store by the striking large screen as well as multi-fuction, and meanwhile the high-tech HTC T222 is to your taste while you guys placing business personality and classics on a pedestal. Of course, in times of business prosperity, no one has an aversion to swimming with the dominating business stream and coming to the fore. To that end, the signature HTC T2222 emerges as the times require and serves as a good foil to pull off the optimal business pomp. Well, in terms of the appearance, HTC T2222 uses a steady tone black with a thick atmosphere of the business. In the material aspect, HTC T2222 uses frosted plastic. Simple button design and coupled with 59mm × 104mm × 15.5mm of measurements and 110 grams of weight, get rid of the traditional bulky machine business sense. HTC Touch Viva in the hardware used OMAP850 processor, clocked at 201MHz, the memory portfolio, compared with 256MB ROM/128MB RAM, and supports the TF card (micro SD card) expansion. Software uses the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional...more
Networking marketing is still a fantastic business model to provide you with an additional income stream should business slow down. With the emergence of internet based network marketing opportunities the chances of you finding a business that compliments your business activity is even more likely.Years ago just the thought of network...more
I'll tell you a secret that you can use within ten minutes that could substantially benefit your business. And it's strange because, unless you happen to live within ten minutes of me, there's no way you can compete with me or steal this almost zero cost, local traffic (and if you do live nearby, stay off my turf or I'll break your...more
Disputes over domain names can be a part of online business. When a dispute over a domain name occurs you can always turn to the courts. Although courts have the authority to award control over domain names, don't expect a quick resolution. As usually, courts act slowly. Therefore, many businesses avoid the courts and turned to the name registrars for help.Companies that do bring a court action must be prepared to spend a significant amount of money on legal fees. Your company is going to have to prove in court why a domain name needs to be transferred to another business.In reaction to strong lobbying from trademark owners and famous individuals, Congress passed the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act in November of 1999. This act made it easier for individuals and companies to take over domain names that are confusingly similar to their names or valid trademarks. To do so, however, they must establish that the domain name holder acted in bad faith.Web Site Terms of UseFrom a legal standpoint, it is important to have a "Terms of Use" page on every business web site that describes the terms and conditions that govern the relationship between the visitor of the...more
September 11, 2008, is China's dairy industry's "9? 11." As the Sanlu infant milk powder containing melamine, leading to occurrence of consumers kidney stone disease. "Melamine milk scandal" in September 11 was today completely...more
Taxation law is a complex and in-depth area of concern for the small business owner. With potential pecuniary and criminal consequences, it is of paramount importance to ensure as a business owner, you are familiar with the tax...more
Years ago, I was a limited partner at Bear Stearns and Company in New York City. Once a year, we would have a partner's meeting, and I would attend as a matter of course. Now keep in mind that we were a trading firm, also a brokerage...more
If you just started a small business or are thinking about it you know that there are books and books of advice out there. While some advice can be helpful too much can be overwhelming and can make you turn away completely. Still, it's...more
Money management is one of the most difficult tasks that a small business owner must face. In the early days, you may have a very uneven income stream, putting out personal funds for startup expenses and operating at a loss. As your...more
People who want to begin their own business often have a rough time picking an idea that will work for them since they must have access to plenty of money to start it and also to locate something that they are able to feel passionate...more