Setting Achievable Goals by Marco Richter
... Here is a first draft of the plan, I have made so far: Setup an online business Work on that business and make it profitable Set the business on auto-pilot Go back to step one Step one is already in progress as your are reading this article on my website. This site will be my new online business. Ok, this one was easy to take, step two will be much harder to achieve. I am already working on an article covering the topic of making a website profitable.

Fast Food Calorie Tips: Eat A Healthy Meal At Chain Restaurants by Richard Doble
... Get detailed nutrition information from the restaurant. The business may have handouts, for example, to help you make intelligent choices. Also most major chain restaurants have nutrition facts and calculators online. Most web addresses will be quite simple such as the company name dot com; for example, the address for the Wendy's chain is Most also have printer friendly pages on the web that you can print out and take with you the next time you go.

3 Easy Ways To Brand Your Small Business Name by Adam K
... There is an almost endless source of local marketing for your small business. Local newspapers, radio stations, phone books. Also check out more unconventional spaces. How about a banner on the left field wall of your local minor league team, or a press release in a regional journal. When figuring out how to brand your business, try looking through the eyes of the customer first. Where do they look when they want your product? Do you sell something consumable, when will the need to purchase ...

Website Content for Small Businesses: What Should Be on Your Website by Kelly Biedny
... People generally feel more comfortable doing business with people they know, sharing your story is a way to let your visitors get to know you and your small business. The "contact us" page should contain your company name, physical and mailing address, phone and fax numbers and at least a general e-mail address. Why, because people may want to contact you and it is frustrating if there is no way to do so. You can limit what items you provide, but I encourage you to share as much as possible.

Could Your Area Support Another Local Newspaper? by Jim Sutton
... How well are the small and medium sized businesses in your area publicized? The second step in your research is to go out and visit with local business people. Visit briefly with barbershops, pet stores, cafes, repair shops, appliance stores, tax services, attorneys, clothing stores — all kinds of businesses. 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 ...

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.

Organization, the Key to Success by Michelle Dunn
... For example, use a different color for personal bills, business bills, receipts, insurance, website information, and anything else you might have. It makes it easy to know what is in each folder at a glance and is good at tax time when you need to have all of your receipts and invoices for your accountant. If you have an empty drawer, use it to store copy paper, printer ink or any office supplies you have, or use a plastic container. I have a printer stand next to my desk that has my ...

The Future of Intenet Technology by Holly Odom
... With the advent of the new information technology, these countries are no longer able to compete, because the first world countries currently start to drastically minimize costs and compete with the third world countries (Stephenson, 90). Such difference in the technological divide that currently exists in the world makes the richer countries even richer while the poor countries even poorer. The children are not able to learn as productively as they could have should their schools or homes ...