Sometimes challenging to outline, especially in these tough economic times the fund raising idea needs to be of usefulness both to your possible customer, as well as to the bottom line of the organzation you're working for. Sometimes it feels like you're called upon to execute miracles with little or no time and even less to invest in the project. The bottom line is that fund raising is a small business and needs to be treated as such. ...more
Let there be no doubt about it, wholesale products are both essential to - and a management headache for - any retail business model. Almost anyone who has been involved in retail can tell horror stories about a time when their company purchased the wrong stock, or ended up with too much (or too little) of the right stock, or the myriad of other things that can go wrong for a small business attempting to store their wholesale products away from...more
When I was struggling as a child, my mom would always tell me" Patience and persistence." I think of my mom's saying every time I attend a different networking event. Be in it for the long haul. All of us would love to instantly find that person who is eager to hear about our product, idea, or concept and immediately be sold on it. Well, that is not the reality. The truth is, a networking event is the first step in making business "friendships." First, the most important part is to meet the people! This seems like a no-brainer, but I see so many people walk into an event and leave without having met a soul. Networking does not mean just showing up, it means putting yourself out there and making yourself available to share and listen. Then you need to find out what people do and are looking to gain from the event. By hearing what they are looking for, you are presented with an opportunity to offer a tip or make an introduction. This will help you be remembered by the people you converse with and lead to them wanting to help you back.After the event, it is important to follow-up with the contact so that they will remember you. Even if you do not receive a response right away,...more
School fundraiser ideas run from the wild 'Arrest a school mate" and a "No women allowed beauty contest", which both sound like they would cause alot of laughs, to the more familiar like Raffle tickets and Candy sales. Each has their strenths and weaknesses. A School fair might seem like fun and a fine way to create some dough, but the time and...more
If you are a resident of Planet Earth, you are well aware that we have been in a recession. Many economists say that the recession is still alive and well. Others report that they believe it is over or very nearly over. There is definately no area of life which has not been hit by financial woes. A multitude of jobs have been lost. Companies have...more
Tip (1) Find our as much as you can about the company before you get there. The internet is a massively useful resource. Company accounts, news items, company newsletters, reports, etc. can be a very useful talking point. Take spare copies of application forms, CVs and any other papers that you may find useful with you. If the interviewer has lost your CV it will give you massive brownie points to save the interviewers blushes.Tip (2) Get there on time. If you're late, you won't get the job. Of course there are exceptions that make the rule but 99% of the time you'll be finished. I consider it to be a personal insult if someone wastes my time by not being on time. Be on time or don't turn up at all.Tip (3) Conservative dress is best. Suit and tie for men, smart business attire for ladies. If you are too smart, it won't matter- you can always dress down later. Underdressed? Watch out- some people are still very conservative in their expectations- if you want to run the risk of offending someone's traditional dress sense, go ahead. My advice, don't! If you've made the effort to get a smart attire, complete the job by making sure it's clean and pressed. Pay attention to shoes, even...more
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A sample construction business plan or a template for such a business plan can be an incredible timesaver as you set out to write. However, there are a number of areas which must be specifically customized for your purposes. Industry AnalysisThe...more
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