Archive for December, 2008

Home Business Tips - Starting on a Shoestring Budget

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Running a home business is kind of a catch 22. Most people want to do it because they either need extra money to supplement their regular job's income or they've lost their job and need money period. But starting a home business requires money to get it going...money that most ...

A Good Business Plan is Key to Getting Grant Money!

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Creating a business plan may be the last thing on your mind as you look to get a grant, but trust me - a good business plan can literally be the difference between success and failure.Now that you've researched your potential business, it's time to organize your thoughts and put ...

3 Reasons You Need a Business Plan

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

If you are starting a business of your own, one of the most important things that you can do is to develop a business plan for your new business. Having a business plan is actually like having a compass to guide and direct your business in the way that you ...

$250,000 Per Year With Segway Games

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Description: Have a venue that offers fun Segway games for parties and team building eventsStart-Up Cost: $50k - $100kPotential Income: $280k per year or moreEveryone has a curiosity about Segways... I mean really, a two-wheel human transporter that can take you almost anywhere with just a shift in direction. It ...

Make Concrete Blocks - A Business With A Strong Foundation

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Concrete blocks and other concrete products are in demand everywhere. When you make these products you have indeed a business with a strong foundation. Concrete blocks are used to build everything from a huge building to the smallest backyard barbeque. They are a basic commodity which will never go out ...

International Business Negotiation Training

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

As anyone is the business world can tell you, business negotiations have gone global. With a new interest in the global marketplace, you will likely at some point act as a negotiator with counterparts from other countries. You will undoubtedly find it to be in your best business interests to ...

Business Networking Through Doostang

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

If you are serious about your quest to break into the business world, you may want to look into promoting yourself through business networking. The idea of business networking is not necessarily a new one, but it can be effective when done the right way.One networking method business people are ...

Business Profitability - 10 Ways To Boost

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

10 Ways to Boost your ProfitabilitySo many business owners work hard - really hard - just to break even or keep afloat. Each one of us deserves reward for our efforts, whether that be financial or personal. The question to ask yourself is whether you are directing your effort in ...

Small Business Achievement - Thinking Through Exploration

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Be an explorer. Small business owners are often incredibly busy working in your own world. I encourage you to explore other worlds. Look at different businesses, markets and ideas. Exploring the ideas in other businesses can provide great insight into growing your small business. Exploration is a great strategy for ...

Business Continuity Planning: Your Company’s “Safety Net”

Friday, December 19th, 2008

The Importance of Business Continuity PlanningBusiness Continuity Planning can offer protection from many potential risks that can threaten your company by disrupting critical business processes. These risks include traditional disasters like earthquakes, fires, floods, and tornados, as well as risks from terrorism (both physical and cyberterrorism), cybercrime, computer failures, theft ...