Archive for June 10th, 2004

Profit from Post-It Notes

Dan Sherman: “What’s the first thing you do when someone leaves you a post-it on your desk? Read it, right? What if you came home and saw a post-it stuck to your door? What would you think? You’d probably think someone you knew stopped by and left you a note, right? So why not use [...]

 

The Lure of a Micro-Business

David St Lawrence: “If you choose to work for yourself, you are joining a rapidly growing trend. I can easily see the day coming when a new graduate chooses a career as a salaried employee only because he or she hasn’t got the necessary confidence and skill to start their own business.”

 

How to Franchise Your Business

Edward Lowe Peerspective: “Any business that operates via a proven, successful, and potentially transferable system is a good candidate for franchising. Take a look at what is involved to decide if franchising would be the best way to protect your unique concept and grow your business.” via The Small Business Blog.

 

Businesses as Expensive Hobbies

Steve Pilgrim: “Consulting with many businesses through the years, I’ve learned that many companies are merely expensive hobbies. Always on the brink of folding, these businesses are often run by people who could earn a much nicer income doing something else. Instead, they toil – in some cases under great pressure – at businesses that [...]

 

New Law Affects Checks

The Federal Reserve Board: “The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21) was signed into law on October 28, 2003, and will become effective on October 28, 2004. Check 21 is designed to foster innovation in the payments system and to enhance its efficiency by reducing some of the legal impediments to check [...]