Chase Credit companies can help you with almost anything you need financially
Chase Credit is an important company if you're thinking about starting any sort of a credit reporting company. The reason for this is that this company offers all the technology that you need at a price that your business should be able to afford. Not only that, but the company does not... More...
Getting the Universe to Work for You
Wouldn’t it be great to know that you have something as enormous as the Universe working in your favor? To know that such a force was pushing for your success would mean that success was only a matter of WHEN, not IF. The good news is that this support is easy to access by doing... More...
The Small Business Success Summit (October 10, 2003 to October 12, 2003)
Copyright 2005 Black Butterfly PressBy Maxine Thompson (http://www.maxinethompson.com) While at the Pacific Ocean the other day, penning this article, I watched a homeless man dig inside a garbage can and ferret out a thrown away bag of fast food. Of course, I felt moved to give him a small... More...
Business Goal Setting
How many times have your decided to set a goal for your business and set it aside because the task seemed too huge or difficult to begin? I have seen this happen over and over so I decided to write and article on business goal setting. When setting your business goals... More...
The First Step To Realizing Your Ebusiness Dream
Malcolm S. Forbes spoke directly to the entrepreneurial heart when he stated, "The biggest mistake people make in life is not making a living at doing what they most enjoy." A passionate commitment to pursue one's interests builds the foundation of so many small businesses. No matter... More...
How To Be a Humble Equal and Make the Sale
I remember two sales conversations I had with prospects, both of them several years ago. One was "successful" and one was "unsuccessful," meaning one person hired me, and the other person didn't. But, ultimately both were unsuccessful. How can a sale be unsuccessful? When you make... More...
Hiring for Your Craft Show Business
The nature of your craft show business and your budget will determine whether or not you need others to help you with any aspect of your craft show business. Needless to say, the success of your crafts at craft shows will also have a considerable effect on whether or not... More...
New trends create an alternative to hiring employees
Current trends in business are conspiring to create a revolution in the way that small and medium sized companies do business. These forces have created an environment in which growing companies can make maximum use of their labor dollars, while accessing a talent base previously... More...
The 7 Keys to Asking Clients the Right Questions
The secret to successful communication in business and in everyday life is asking the right questions. Understanding the value of effective questioning is probably the single most dominant factor in achieving business success. The way to learn about what people need is to ask a question and... More...
A $40 Million Dollar Little Known Referral Strategy
Copyright 2005 David FreyWould you like to know how a car wash chain with only 12 locations has cleaned over 33,373,975 cars and has an annual revenue of over $40 Million (that is not a misprint) using little to no paid advertising? Well, sit forward because I'm about to tell you. The... More...
SWOT Analysis Is No Magic 8 Ball
Q: A key investor in my business has suggested that I hire a consultant to do a SWOT Analysis to help plan for the future. I try not to argue with my investors, but I'm not so sure I need to have this done. What do you think? -- Laurie B. A: Laurie, before you call in the SWOT... More...
LEARNER, not “Deep Pockets” - key to work at home success
Being a LEARNER, as we define it, is a Natural Talent. Your Natural Talent is your key to your success when you work at home. You were born with it or you were not, you will never loose it. Most people who work at home have little sense of their Natural Talents, much less how to build a... More...
For Entrepreneurs A Simple IRA May Be Best
Q: I own a small decorating business and I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I’d like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or some other kind of retirement plan for me and my three employees. What are the various retirement plan options available... More...
The 10 worst mistakes you can make when selling your privately owned small business
Thinking about selling your business? You are not alone. CNN Money reports that 35 million baby boomers are expected to retire between 2000 and 2020. If you are approaching retirement or soon will be, chances are you’ve considered putting your business on the market for one of the following... More...
How Most Millionaires get to be Millionaires...
Why do so many people claim that money isn’t important? Why is there this notion that wanting money somehow makes you an ill adjusted bad human being? It’s such a strange thought pattern don’t you think? Wanting more money in your life doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. It doesn’t... More...