If you are like one of the millions that are frustrated with their current situation, whether it be due to the loss of a job or the overall dissatisfaction with your job, perhaps it is time to think about starting your own business. Deciding on a business to start can be a daunting task, if you are thinking inside of the box. There are a number of businesses that you can start today and make money from tomorrow. Hands down the best business to...more
When you think about starting a business from home there are a number of things you are thinking about. One, how much money you need to make with the business and two, how much money you think you can make. You are also thinking about how much it is going to cost you to start the business, and how much time you are going to need to put into it to make money. Naturally you are also dreaming of being your own boss, working when you want from where...more
If you're ready to realize your dream and head down the highway of starting your own business, you may find some roadblocks when it comes to business start-up funding. New business start-up funding can be very difficult to acquire because many commercial banks and lenders will not even look at new business start-up unless; 1) you have plenty of money sitting and waiting in a bank account; 2) you have a long and successful business track record; and 3) you have a fat and juicy balance sheet.Another thing to consider when looking for business start-up funding is the type of business you are trying to start. Your business idea and plan of action may or may not appeal to lending sources. When you consider small business ideas, it's important to weigh the different types of small businesses, whether a home-based business or something more concrete, like a gift shop at the local strip mall, house painting or a small cleaning services company.Any business that provides a useful service or a specialized skill is more likely to succeed - and attract business start-up funding lenders. Businesses that provide high-demand and needed services such as house or office cleaning, repair work,...more
Starting your own business can be a dream come true - but sometimes that dream can become a nightmare if you do not know the risks associated with business start-up funding. If you want to cover your new business interests and "assets" then you need to know the disadvantages that come with different borrowing options.Hanging on by your...more
If you are a seasoned Internet marketer, then it is common knowledge that submitting to web directories can dramatically increase your page rank. If you are a newbie webmaster, then you might be quite in doubt as to how web directories can do for you. This article would relay to you what exactly is a web directory, how they work, and how you can...more
How long should a business plan be? A business plan needs to be whatever length is required to excite the investor, prove that management truly understands the market, and detail the execution strategy. From surveys of investor needs, Growthink has found that 15 to 25 pages of text is the optimum length in which to accomplish this. Anymore and the time-constrained investor will be forced to skim certain sections of the plan, even if they are generally interested, which could lead them to miss essential elements. Any less and the investor will think that the business has not been fully thought through, or will simply not have enough information to make an investment decision. Many management teams feel that their company is too complex to describe in 15 to 25 pages. While this is sometimes true, the business plan is not meant to tell the whole story. Rather, the company must be boiled down into its essential elements. If the investor is interested, there will be plenty of additional time to tell the whole story. Business plans, like other marketing communications documents, should be visually appealing and easy-to-read. This can be accomplished by using charts and graphics and by...more
You have created a blog and your blog is dedicated to a niche industry. Have you ever thought that the blog could make money for you? We would look here in this article, ways and means, to make money blogging. Lets first have a look at what are the...more
Your brand image is everything, and you want that to be backed up by a good first impression of the lay-out and apparent efficiency of your office. Not ostentatious to the point of being vulgar, and not so expensive-looking as to give the impression...more
Ok, here's the thing.... Everyone that wants to get started buying and selling (either online or offline) is trying to find that 'bargain buy' - something whose wholesale price is 50% less than the standard retail price. It is possible to find such...more
If you're serious about strengthening customer loyalty, consider this management lesson I learned from an odd source - a car wash attendant. It's an easy customer service concept that may change the course of your business. This guy was amazing. I...more
People have been making some good money for years doing online surveys. Companies are always looking for people to take their online surveys. You may ask how can you make money-taking surveys?Many companies need a wide variety of feed backs on...more
You have probably heard before that the real money in real estate is made when the market is bad. Now, we have to say up front that we count all money as real money. We dont care whether you are making it when times or good or when times are hard. If...more