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How to Build a Business that Runs Without You: Part 2
In yesterday’s post I shared my journey of opening a bookstore and putting the business on auto-pilot. After I sold the store, I found myself running a freelance marketing business. I wrote articles for trade publications, wrote copy for websites and marketing collateral, continued writing books, managing BusinessInfoGuide.com, and also worked as a professional speaker. [...]
How to Build a Business that Runs Without You: Part 1
My first business was a 2800 square-foot bookstore in Sacramento, California. I had quit my Silicon Valley job to open the store and about six weeks after the Open sign was lit, I thought I had made a big mistake. I hated running a retail business. I resented the hours involved, the demands on my [...]
How to Write a Business Services Proposal
When pursuing a service contract with a corporation, government entity or other type of business, providing a written proposal is a standard practice that allows you to address specific needs or problems. While you may be used to providing a simple quote for services, a formal proposal includes more detail and may also outline a [...]
Growing Your Business: Build an Org Chart to Align with Your Vision
One of the most important factors in growing your business is having a big vision for the future. You should have an image in your mind of what your business looks like, what it feels like, who works for you, and what kind of products and services you offer. The fact is that you cannot [...]
How to Set up Your Business to Bid for Government Contracts
Landing a contract with a government office can do great things for your business. In fact, many businesses are built from the success of government contracts. From construction and training services to printing and parts, government offices require a wide range of products and services. The main system used for government offices to submit a [...]
5 Rookie Mistakes to Lose a Customer in the First 5 Minutes by Sunny Brady
Kill Them with Kindness Perhaps the easiest way to lose customers or clients quickly is to treat them disrespectfully or with a bad attitude. Sometimes, the reason customers leave has nothing at all to do with the products or services offered. From the receptionist to the CEO, clients expect to be treated with kindness. That [...]
Upgrade Your Home/Business WiFi Settings – Minimizing Wireless Internet Security Risks by Glenn Jacobs
Wireless Internet (“Wireless Fidelity”, or “Wi-Fi”) is a popular system for granting wireless Internet access to laptop and other PCs using radio waves for distances of up to 300-800 feet. Wi-Fi systems are now used in a great number of people’s homes and businesses because of the convenience and cost reduction resulting from not having [...]
25 Tax Tips for Freelance Consultants by Pamela King
Filing your yearly taxes can be maddening – even more so if you’re self-employed. Whether you’re between full-time jobs, freelancing full time, or picked up a few clients on the side, there are many important things to consider when filing your taxes. But, don’t fear. We’re here to help. We’ll answer the hundreds of questions [...]
Respecting Your Cash Can Improve Your Bottom Line by Michelle Dunn
Good management of credit is crucial to your business. If you can’t manage the cash and credit that flows through your business your business will fail. You must respect your cash and manage it properly in order to be successful. Some business owners feel it is easier to process orders by obtaining limited information on their customers. Most new [...]
Free Download: Earnings Calculator – Find Out How Much You Need to Make Each Month to Reach Your Income Goals
Have you given much thought to how much money you want your business to earn this year? Several years ago I developed an Earnings Calculator. This simple tool shows you how much you need to earn hourly, daily, weekly or monthly to meet your income goals. For example, if you have a goal of earning [...]
