4 Key Ways To Deploy Mobile Applications.

December 24, 2012

Using mobile applications in a small and medium sized business (SMB) allows the streamlining of business processes for on-the-go employees and executives and creates efficiency across the organization. There are many processes and areas within a SMB that can use mobile applications. There are also various ways to deliver mobile application solutions across the company. [...]

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10 Key Questions A Small Business Needs to Ask Suppliers

November 27, 2012

I saw this article in today’s issue of Entrepreneur by Jane Porter a freelance journalist based in New York and had to share it with you. She focuses on ten questions that your small business needs to ask suppliers before signing contracts with them. The answers will prevent you from getting into difficult situations with [...]

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The Magic Key To A Successful Startup

November 19, 2012

You’ve got this great business idea and have completed your business plan and was able to put together enough capital to get it off the ground. Look at this video to get the one sure thing that will help you be successful. Remember, surround yourself with mentors and advisors because you can’t do it all [...]

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Funding Your Startup Company on Personal Credit

November 16, 2012

Starting your small business may seem like a big investment. You must be prepared to pay for everything from equipment and supplies, to property, legal fees, and employee’s salaries. Thus, when funding your startup, you’ll need to consider your funding options; one of which is a startup business loan. photo: Philip Taylor PT However, banks [...]

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Your Customer is the Most Important Part of Your Small Business

November 5, 2012

As an entrepreneur you need to understand that both you and your product or service exist to solve your customers’ problems, satisfy their needs and take care of the pain they are suffering from. photo: u2canreed Everything you do should be geared toward the customer. You need to learn every aspect of your customer, including [...]

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6 Tough Questions a Small Business Should Ask Itself

October 29, 2012

As the owner of a small business, you should be able to answer the following six questions without hesitation. What market segment are we missing? Do we really understand our favorite customer and what pain he/she is suffering from. Are we capable of showing that customer that we can solve their pain. Are we capable [...]

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Startup Strategy: Picking a Name and Tagline for Your Business

October 15, 2012

Coming up with a business name and tagline is an important step for any startup to take. How do you find something that reflects your company’s mission and values while being memorable and easy to find for potential customers? Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind. 1. Start with a brainstorm. [...]

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Want to Start up Your Small Business in a Red State or in a Blue State?

October 1, 2012

We saw this in WEHO News, Vol. 7 Issue 84, 09/02/2012, “Proposing the Enlightened States of America” and thought it would make a great story for start up businesses. So with a bit of tweaking, we directed this to our dear entrepreneurs: Here are several critical factors to take into consideration when thinking of starting [...]

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6 Practical Marketing Tips

August 13, 2012

As we head into the 4th quarter keep paying attention to marketing and PR which is always very important to your survival. When it comes to promoting your products and services, you need a plan of attack from the marketing and public relations angle. Here are 6 basic tips to keep business coming through the [...]

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The Seven Chakras Of Small Business

July 26, 2012

The word ‘chakra’ is derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’ or ‘turning’ (cakram). Chakras correspond to vital points in the physical body and can be translated to business functions within a small non-complex organization. Here are the seven chakras as they relate to functional areas of your business. photo: jp512 Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra

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