Tools for the ‘Sucstressed’ by Roxie Hickman
... It's a term, I think, that describes many small/home office business owners, micro business owners as well as professionals that are constantly on the go. When you are busy with your business, it can be daunting to stay on top of all the details…it’s daunting to even think about the details. Throw in a computer that won’t do what you want it to do, the inevitable technical issues, and a system that lacks organization and you’ve got the makings of a stressful situation.

Could Your Area Support Another Local Newspaper? by Jim Sutton
... Stop in and ask business owners and managers about their advertising methods, their needs for new sales and new customers. Ask them how a publication might better serve the community and marketplace. Next, go through the phone book’s Yellow Pages for your area. Take a look at every business category in the book. Pay special attention to the businesses that do not advertise in the phone book. Go back through your collection of newspapers and guides and see if you can find ads for these ...

The Added Effectiveness of Promotional Products in Your Marketing Plan by Ethan Woods
... Thats a minimum of $10.50 spent at the carwasha $9.20 return on the carwash owners original $1.30 investment. Of course, Ive spent much more than the minimum required to wash my car, so the return on investment is even greater. Promotional products range in price from less than a dollar to several hundreds of dollars each, and there is virtually no end to the kinds of promotional products available. Youre already familiar with promotional items such as pens, calculators, and key rings, ...

Information Needed for Shipping Cost Estimates by Dr. Alfred Savio
... A home-based business is considered a residence if the owner sleeps at that location. The same holds true for shipping items to a hotel/motel guest. Shipping to a guest classifies the shipment as residential; shipping to the hotel staff (e.g., hotel manager) in the office classifies the shipment as commercial. 5. How quickly you need the package delivered. Since shipping companies have divided the country, and even the world, into various zones, the guaranteed delivery days and times vary ...

Home Business Tax And Start Up Tips by James Mack
... On the SBAs site, you will find a calculator to show you just how much start up capital you will need, how to create a winning business plan, how to keep your books, free downloads of software, how to file taxes and for tax information, tips on running a business, tips on business set up, and links to other great sites that can help you find just the right specific online business training that you might need to get on your feet without shelling out a mint.

Three Key Reasons Why Your Business Needs A Dashboard by Dan Light
... The challenge facing business owners and managers is to use that data to make intelligent decisions. So where do you start? Is every data item necessary? How much is all this going to cost? The place to begin whittling down the data pile is to identify the company’s critical goals and the activities that have the greatest impact on achieving them. Critical goal are those having the biggest effect on the bottom line; achieve them and you’re in fat city, miss and you find yourself before the ...

How to Set (and Get) the Right Prices by Jay Lipe
... Yet, despite the far-reaching consequences of a company’s pricing, I’m surprised at how little time small business owners spend on it. Here are a few ways to bring pricing to the forefront of your marketing plan. Price is a promise Let’s say you’re shopping for cereal and come across two varieties. One is a well-known brand in a resealable 20 oz. package, which comes with a toy and sells for $4.99. The other is a store brand, that’s packaged in a non-descript plastic bag and sells for $2.99.

What's the Difference Between Individual, Family, Group and Health Insurance? by Kurt Stammberger
... Furthermore, because you represent a bigger chunk of business to the insurance carrier, you can usually negotiate terms and conditions quite a bit as a business owner. Hence it’s advisable to do your homework before you start negotiations. Some of the online insurance websites are quite good; they provide plenty of information for free. There are also a variety of free online calculators you can use that let you play around with various scenarios and see how it impacts your bottom line.