Archive for October 27th, 2004
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It
Amazon: “Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expectations, and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful business. Gerber walks you through the steps in the life of a business — from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent [...]
When and How to Expand a Small Business
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It’s About Service and Selection
Glenn Reynolds, in this Opinion Journal piece, posits out that the big chain stores are better places to buy books because the stores are in business to make money, not because they like books: “Independent bookstores have traditionally been run by people who like books. Those people generally aren’t interested in offering the other amenities… [...]
PayPal: Recently, the PayPal site had technology issues that may have hindered your ability to conduct business using PayPal. To show our appreciation for your continued business, we’re going to credit you for PayPal transaction fees incurred on October 28, 2004, between 12:00:00 AM PDT and 11:59:59 PM PDT. You don’t need to do anything [...]
Do a Business Plan, Even if a Bank Isn’t Involved
USA Today: “Far too many new business people believe that a business plan is only necessary for getting financing. This is not the case at all. Putting together a business plan allows you to stroll through many aspects of your business future and helps you to have ready answers when needed. In other words, it’s [...]
Structure a Sale Based on Future Success
Small Business Blog: “Starting your own business is not always one of the best ways to own a business. For some people buying a business is a much better option. When you buy a business most of the kinks (hopefully) should be worked out. You have customers (hopefully) in place and your vendor relations (hopefully) [...]
