11 gradual steps to success

1. choose your destination, probably the hardest part of success is really finding what you want and not second guessing it.
2. review your plan, right it down on paper not your computer. This will help it sink in much better.
3. read it every work day and re-write all of it weekly as you add and [...]

Most businesses have a website

Most businesses have a website two thirds make there money back or more from the website. According to the small business administration. The question is can your website be better or make more money for you? The answer is almost definably YES. There is almost always a way to improve your website and the internet [...]

BLOG + WEBSITE = $

At the most basic part of how to work from home on the internet there is three main paths.
1. Find a affiliate or reseller program or find a skill like data entry and solicit your services.
2.  Find your own product and put a shopping cart on your website. Paypal works great for this.
3. Provide a [...]

Clean, Update, Love your website

It’s coming to a age where having a website is necessary for all business owners. But who has time to update all the new products and business changes on a daily basis? The reality is the majority of business owners update their web page every 6-12 months. Usually this consists of something they think will [...]

5 ways to be more successful

First… sorry about the cheesy image, I couldn’t resist.
Here are 5 business marketing characteristics that might help you be more successful.
1. Do what you can do for free; If your willing to do something substantial for free then you are able to do it well for money.  Find something you like and that you do [...]

Hit your customers with Video!

VIDEO is taking over the internet world. I can’t explain enough how important it is to get on board. We will see more directories with video more websites with optional welcome videos and most importantly if you have a help page on your website make sure to have help videos!
Videos give the customer/visitor a sense [...]

Focus Groups Done Cheaply

Among the best ways to get immediate customer feedback about your products, services, customer service and other issues—as they perceive them—is through focus groups. But, at anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 per session, depending on the firm you use, the location (i.e., at their site or at a hotel) and the depth of your [...]

Should You Incorporate?

 
Moving from a sole proprietor to S Corp status (the most common small business structure) offers potential tax and other benefits. But a sole proprietorship gives you more freedom to move money and is cheaper to operate. So when, if ever, should you incorporate? It depends on where you are in the growth and lifecycle [...]

From Entrepreneur to Leader

 
“President” and “CEO” are just titles. The words don’t convey what the leader of a company actually does that determines the venture’s ultimate success or failure. There are only three specific CEO actions that ultimately matter. If these actions are in place and working, the company will grow and prosper. If any of these actions [...]

Managing Independent Contractors

As your business grows, you’ll undoubtedly need to get help. More often than not, you’ll use freelancers and contractors before you can afford full-time help. But managing independent contractors entails some special handling.
“It starts with understanding the very real distinction between part-time workers and independent contractors,” notes Dr. David Javitch, CEO of business management consultant [...]

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