As a new, small business owner, it’s so important for you to understand the importance of cash flow and to learn which strategies will help you improve it within your business. To assist you in this process, we have created a short – but simple – checklist to help you maximize your business’ cash flow. […]
Where do you rank in Google? No one said growing your business would be easy, but you’re up for the challenge. You just need a plan. You’ve got the right team, the right product or service. Now, it’s just a matter of getting your brand/service/product out there in front of more people. Not just any […]
Now – as you begin your new business, it’s crucial that you determine both who your target audience is, along with your market niche. To help you make these determinations, we have created a quick reflection guide with questions on your ideal customer base, along with your potential competitors. Customer/Competition Snapshot Reflection Guide – What […]
Remember – the more you know about your particular type of business, the greater the chances your business will succeed. You need to become an information gatherer and to absorb as much as possible from the knowledge of others. Consider taking a trip to your local Chamber of Commerce office along with a public library […]
When first starting your business, it’s important to establish an attractive, functional office that is conducive to productive work, appealing to clients/customers, and efficient to operate. To help you in the process of setting up this space, we have created the Office Start-Up Checklist from which you can review and determine which items should be […]
It’s always important to remember that, by taking advantage of technology, your small business can have the look, feel, and image of a multimillion dollar corporation; not to mention, you can accomplish more, in less time, with fewer personnel by investing in the technological resources available today. For this reason, we’ve created a Technology Checklist […]
Remember – for the tax benefits alone, it’s worth starting a small business… regardless of the size or profit made in the first two years. For this reason, we have created several items to help you identify some common business expenditures that are tax deductible and beneficial to your tax reduction plan so that you […]
One of the greatest challenges for most new businesses is securing capital; in fact, four out of five businesses fail in the first five years due primarily to a lack of capital. For this reason, it is crucial for you to create adequate start-up and reserve capital prior to starting your business. Now – as […]
Creating a mission statement has the power to bring direction, clarity, and focus to your business, which will – in turn – bring about a unifying force throughout all of your business activities. For this reason, constructing your business’ mission statement is one of the most crucial components to starting your own small business. To […]
If you’re considering devoting your full-time efforts toward running your own small business, it’s important to take some time to determine how much money you may need to have on hand in order to meet your personal financial obligations – for a time – in order for your small business to build sufficient cash flow. […]