Archive for September 16th, 2009
What To Do With A Million Bucks
Money: Here are the three most important things you need to do. Avoid the big-spender syndrome. A million bucks is a lot of money, but it’s not enough to live large on for very long. Start spending on expensive cars, lavish entertainment, a palatial apartment or home, and you can easily run through your dough [...]
Legal Mistakes Not To Make For A Small Business
photo credit: limaoscarjuliet In business it is very important to make sure that all of the “I’s” are dotted and the “T’s” are crossed, otherwise you could end up making a very costly mistake for your business down the road. Crowdspring has a list of common mistakes that small businesses often make.
Take On Your Stress Encountered From Running A Business
photo credit: bobster855 We all know that running your own business can be a very demanding and stressful adventure at times, especially during a recession with so many “unknowns” around you. So what can someone do to take their stress level down in a healthy manner so that they can go on about their [...]
photo credit: Aidan Jones Now that you have taken all of the necessary steps in achieving your ultimate goal in business and you’re ready to sign off on that big deal you’ve been going after, there are a few last minute things you should think about and remember before signing the final paperwork. Remember a [...]
Get Productive With Your Phone
photo credit: jurvetson So you have entered the wondrous world of technology and you’ve gotten yourself a smart phone for your business. However, all too often business people are surprisingly more concerned with showing off their many different cool pictures and ringtones rather than using this powerful tool for actual business matters. Rather than spending [...]
Questions To Ask Your Franchisee
photo credit: CJ Sorg Do you feel that the franchise you own has the potential to become a fad? Caution; This question may cause the franchisee to start sweating a little, but after he or she recovers from it, the answer should cause you to not sweat. At all. If you’re contemplating buying into a [...]
Compelling Connections With Your Clients
photo credit: ivoryelephantphotography biznik.com: The first step in any good marketing plan is to know your ideal client and their emotionally compelling problem. Whether you are marketing your services as a massage therapist, a web builder, or designer, it’s important to know how to communicate with potential clients in a way that grabs them at [...]
Inventor Wins Prize For Creating Electric Knife
Sun Media: A Winnipeg inventor has won a $10,000 award for creating an electrically-charged replica knife that helps police, border guards and other law enforcement types learn what it feels like to get slashed. Police officer Jeff Quail invented the Shocknife in 2005 to add an element of authenticity to law enforcement training, which he [...]
Is Miss Nebraska An Entrepreneur?
BusinessWeek: When Sue Drakeford became the first African-American to represent Nebraska at the Miss USA Pageant in 2001, she saw a great business opportunity. She would start a production company that would host its own pageants and teach others like her gain the confidence and skills to compete in the real world. The company would [...]
The Internet: This Recession’s Great Escape
WalletPop: According to a new study released by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, people are turning to the Internet to relax and take their minds of the current economic situation. But they’re also going there to find out about what they are trying to escape from! The study surveyed more than 2,000 individuals [...]
The Journal Record: Oklahoma State University is gearing up to put budding entrepreneurs through a mental workout. Organizers of the first OSU Cowboys Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs said it will build an entrepreneurial culture and increase success rates. The OSU boot camp is designed for Oklahomans interested in launching their own ventures and those in the [...]
Mother/Daughter Team Dip Into The Jam Business
Good Times: Kristen Cederquist leans in with her knife and stabs a chunk of blue cheese. It curls up and she slides it along a gluten-free cracker, then she pops open a jar of homemade fig jam, and smothers that onto her mini-appetizer. One bite and she nods. It’s the nod of someone who knows [...]
