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Is It Time for You to Step It Up and Run Your Own Live Retreat? - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
Have you ever had a time in your business when you felt you just really needed to take that big step, that really big jump to help your business move forward? Everyone kept telling me I needed to do a live event and how it would change my business. Well, the idea of that scared me to death!... Submitted 7 days 4 hours ago.

What’s Going To Happen To The Economy-Local Restaurant & Pizza Shops Dying From High Costs - - Steve Kovacs
A report just released from the leading marketing research company The NPD Group, said America lost 6,863 independently owned restaurants from 2010 to 2011. In my local Ohio area, we have lost around 135 independents in that period. Gregory Starzynski NPD’s director of the restaurant... Submitted 68 days 15 hours ago.

The Secret Code to the New Economy: 1099 - Bruce Horst
For at least the past 6 months I've been asking every financial or business leader that I speak with what the 'new economy' will look like after this current recession has taken its toll and reshaped America's economy. I've been surprised at the low number of items I've found contention... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

The Wacky Carousel of Business Ownership - Lama Mama
It seems to be the dream of every American to own his or her own business. No boss! Make your own hours! Do things MY way! In the last two years, I have personally watched seven small businesses flame out and crash less than two years after they opened. Almost all of them had a good product --... Submitted 31 days 18 hours ago.

Quantifying Convenience In Supplier Relationships - - Helen Ewing
In previous articles, we have been discussing the total cost of products and services to shed light on the concept that supplier value is not just price, delivery or quality, but a combination of all of those things including convenience. When evaluating suppliers to determine which ones offer... Submitted 1 year 26 days ago.

Niche Building with Focused Energy - - Terry Swejkoski
One of the biggest mistakes a small business owner can make is trying to compete with the huge corporations that have seemingly unlimited marketing budgets. I'm not saying be fearful of getting into the game, what I am saying is choose your niche and stick with it. Select any industry with the... Submitted 2 years 50 days ago.

One Window Cleaning Business: No shame in rolling up my sleeves. - - Ryan Fritzsche
There seem to be one of two paths that a new business follows I was thinking to myself as I climbed a fully-stretched extension ladder for the tenth time this morning: fail or expand. In starting my own window cleaning business early this year, I was dizzy with the possibilities that lay... Submitted 3 years 12 days ago.

How To Write a Business Plan That Is So Good the Bank Manager Quits His Job and Steals Your Idea! - LeahG Artist
This happened to me! I wrote a business plan a few years ago with the help of a 'business plan writing' product I will tell you about herein that was apparently so good that the Loan Manager we saw at the bank, not only quit his job to set up our 'business' but took the franchise area we had... Submitted 3 years 60 days ago.

The Official Corporate Minute Book Scam - - Jon Fischer
There are loads of companies out there whose primary business is to sell official corporate minute books. These "official kits" usually include a corporate binder, a corporate seal, official share certificates, stock ledger and some organization dividers. There is a whole business built around... Submitted 4 years 19 days ago.

Get Statements Paid on Time - Avis Ward
What if your financial coordinator (FC) never had to deal with slow-paying patients again? Cash fl Submitted 4 years 359 days ago.

Reducing Staff Turnover in Small Businesses - Avis Ward
Is staff turnover driving you bonkers? Do you feel you are losing money and market share? Do you contribute this to the absence of loyalty and dedication among your staff? Would you rather have a "team" and not ever worry about absences or staff turnover again? If you have asked yourself... Submitted 5 years 33 days ago.

How to Start A House Cleaning Business … In 7 Simple Steps - Fayola Peters
One of the main reasons people start businesses is to make money. For some it’s a blessing to make money doing something they love. I’m not saying that you have to love house cleaning in order to have a successful house cleaning business however it would be a good idea if you didn’t hate it. How... Submitted 8 years 32 days ago.

Mastermind Your Way to Business Success - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
Do you ever feel isolated in your home based coaching business? Would you like a situation which will energize you, and raise the bar on your own business as well as others? I strongly suggest you find yourself a Mastermind group. I have been in many myself, both live and virtual and they... Submitted 54 days 4 hours ago.

As a Women Business Owner of a Home Business, How Many Days Can You Go Without Feeling Guilty? - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
I've been wondering that a lot lately it seems. I appear to be going through a period of time where I am not getting done the things I believe I just have to get done. I have this whole list of certain things, work things, that I really want to complete so that I can offer them to you, to... Submitted 97 days 17 hours ago.

Niches Equals Riches: But You Already Know That, Right? - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
I hope you know this by now. I know I talk about it all the time and so do probably hundreds of other coaches. That said, it's amazing how many coaches really don't have a niche or don't think it's important. I hear all the time that the reason someone doesn't have a niche is that they are... Submitted 109 days 22 hours ago.

Ten Ways How You Can Make Money With Coaching - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
Are you stuck? Do you feel afraid? Are you confused what you should do next? I have been in all of those places so I get it. I know how awful it can feel. But I also know how I got myself out of those feeling and I can help you get away from wondering why in the world you started this... Submitted 140 days 20 hours ago.

How to Get Over the Delegating Blues - - Jane Morrison
If you're like the "old" me, you might have trouble asking for help or hiring someone to help you with your business. The truth is, I've had to learn the hard way. I suffered from "analysis paralysis" when I had too much to do on my plate, and even though I outsourced book-keeping, article... Submitted 220 days 3 hours ago.

What Does Quality Mean To You? - - Helen Ewing
When people were asked if they expected high quality in the goods and services they purchased, they overwhelmingly responded, of course. When further pressed, and informed that the highest quality would cost them more, a perception began to develop around price and quality. The higher priced the... Submitted 1 year 50 days ago.

2 Designs for Adding Virtual Retreat Days to Your Business to Help Your Business Soar! - Kim Kirmmse Toth
A Virtual Retreat is a vehicle for helping your business reach new financial gains. I have done many and just love the ease and the transformations that can occur in a short period of time, as well as generating income. These VIP Days are wonderful when people don't want to travel due to... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

3 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Own Online Business - Kim Kirmmse Toth
You have probably heard the statistics and they aren't pretty. If you read the numbers that the U.S. Government Small Business Administration's website states it says that 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. You might have come out of another employment situation and are... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

Delivery Savings Made Easy - - Helen Ewing
For many small to medium sized businesses, delivery charges are a substantial part of their annual budgets. If you think about it, delivery charges occur for items a company receives as well as for items it ships. It is not just something manufacturing companies are concerned about but service... Submitted 1 year 92 days ago.

Save Money By Just Asking - - Helen Ewing
There are several ways to minimize prices for products and services to make your business more competitive in the marketplace. Nine options will be highlighted in this article. Applying these methods can save your company thousands of dollars. Suppliers are not as proactive about lowering their... Submitted 1 year 116 days ago.

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Boy Scout Slogan - Chris Gattis
I love the Boy Scouts. I spent many years as both a boy participant and an adult leader. Scouting teaches boys important skills and manners that will serve them well as adults and as business leaders. The Boy Scout Slogan offers another great opportunity learning opportunity for entrepreneurs... Submitted 1 year 196 days ago.

13 Ways to Bootstrap Your Start-Up Capital - Chris Gattis
Starting a business without borrowed money is an awesome thing. The lack of readily available funds forces you to concentrate on the basics, maximizing resources to save capital for when you really need it. Your discipline is sharpened and you don't waste resources on stuff that doesn't translate... Submitted 1 year 197 days ago.

What Is "Corporate Veil" And How It Can Be Pierced - - Alex Zehnbacht
Protecting Your Assets If you are a business owner, one of the most significant reasons to incorporate or form a limited liability company ("LLC") is to protect your personal assets from a business creditor's claims against your company. This ability of a properly-formed and maintained... Submitted 1 year 201 days ago.