Posts Tagged ‘Small Business

A company seeking capital can not afford to underestimate the importance of corporate financial projections. A business financial projection is simply forecasting your sales and income for the lender. This information is important because it is a key indicator of your ability to repay a loan. If you are unsure about financial forecasting and how [...]

Wednesday May 9, 2012 21:46

Self-Serving Letters and Emails

Much of business involves inducing people to do what he wants to do. Whether it is signing a proposal, return a call, an appointment, provide information or pay a bill, we are constantly pushing. In business, if any should persist. But what happens if your Nudgee it is simply not responding? Is it possible to [...]

Friday April 27, 2012 18:57

Small business and Golf

Golf courses vary. Some are beautiful landscapes, some are links undulating cliff tops and some are an extension of mixed grasses, shrubs and trees, as well as enterprise environments. How would you describe your trading conditions as to the golf courses? As a small business owner, we will assume that you are a golfer, play [...]

Wednesday April 11, 2012 09:14

Health and Safety-It Makes Good Cents

Health and Safety Good She makes cents The data show that small firms with health and safety procedures in place to reduce their injury and illness costs by 20 percent and up to 40 percent. Nearly 95 percent of business owners report that health and safety programs have a positive impact on company bottom line [...]

Most small business owners are unaware that they or an employee may be breaking the law regarding spam. The advice is intended to help prevent financial or legal consequences. The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 became law and became the 1 January 2004. As a small business owner, you need to be aware of its obligations [...]

Thursday April 5, 2012 15:55

Cash Flow Planning for Solo Professionals

You’ve heard it a million times – cash flow can make or break a business. The lack of cash flow planning is the reason why many businesses fail. In fact, many businesses unprofitable due to poor cash flow. Without adequate cash flow, you can not pay your bills and you can not make plans for [...]

America is the land of opportunity and with that the land of small businesses.  The U.S. has made it easy for just about anyone to work up the courage and capital and start up their own business.  Having realized that you can do it, one arrives at the paradox that so can everyone else.  How [...]

Tuesday November 29, 2011 21:19

The Entrepreneur’s Checklist

I was asked the other day what personality traits I thought it was important for business success. I immediately gave my preprogrammed response of passion, dedication and hard work.Later, after taking some time thinking about the question a little more (usually in shallow water), I found a detailed list for business success. This is not a definitive [...]