When the postman comes with the letters he often brings some unexpected letters, these are normally junk mail but you can sometimes find that there is an unexpected bill amongst them. If this happens, to avoid missed payment fines you need to get them paid as soon as possible but what happens if this is not possible due to a lack of funds? You could ask friends or family, but maybe your pride gets in the way. An alternative is to go...more
Not long ago, FESCO Direct was little more than an idea for Matthew Gladen, owner of the Waukesha WI based capital equipment dealer. Matt sought out business professionals and partners required to put the business together which markets and sells three major types of equipment: concrete production equipment, wind turbine systems, and material handling systems. Like other dealers, the company also offers installation, service and...more
Owning your own business is exciting and liberating. At the same time, it takes many long hard hours of work to keep it afloat -- and even more to make it profitable. If your business is already traveling down a rough financial road, you may be nervous looking ahead to 2007. The Cold, Hard FactsThe unfortunate reality is that 2007 is not looking like a good year for small businesses. Experts predict an economic recession making business bankruptcy more likely for small companies. Even in a good economy, one in ten small businesses fail during any given year. Therefore if a recession occurs, I predict two or three in ten small businesses will shut their doors. Preventing Business BankruptcyIf your business is struggling right now, you must take steps immediately to prevent it from becoming a statistic in 2007. Be aware the grim economic forecast isn't going to help you. You might be asking yourself, "Why should I worry? Won't business bankruptcy save my company?" What many business owners don't know, and what they don't discover until they are halfway down the road, is that business bankruptcy is costly. A filing can run upwards of $50,000 and $100,000 or more is not...more
It is sad to know that there are many small businesses that have not really understood the importance of fire risk assessments. Small businesses usually have lesser number of employees and small offices. This makes them feel that fire risk management is not needed. In big organizations, strict rules and regulations govern fire safety, and therefore...more
At least eight out of every ten business owners at some point face financial difficulty. Whether it's the overall economy or poorly design business strategies, there are only three choices for a business that faces the financial crunch. The first one is to find a way to secure more financing, the second one is to default on your loans...more
Today's consumer is bombarded by hundreds of media messages every day. From the moment that radio alarm clock goes off, to the commute to work and back, to finally collapsing on the couch in front of the TV - everyone is trying to sell something to someone.Is there anything you can do besides advertise on radio, TV, newspapers and billboards?Small businesses have to deal with major competition when it comes to getting the word out. However, if you look for creative ways to spread your unique selling proposition, you'll discover methods that can reach those coveted customers.Social MediaUsing the Web 2.0 community in the small business world has now become commonplace. It's no secret that social networking can be used to boost sales and credibility. But not many businesses are using social media successfully.Simply starting a Twitter or Facebook account isn't enough. In fact - it may not be worth your time at all. Before you dive right in to using social media as a marketing tool, you need to develop a solid strategy.If you own a bar, restaurant or are part of the art and entertainment industry, it will probably be easy to build a social network and use it effectively....more
The most efficient method for getting higher rankings in the search engine is to build and grow your online business opportunity with article marketing. It's really an easy way to find new customers and make more money on the internet!...more
Small business marketing strategies identify and implement the goals of the company. A sound marketing strategy is inevitable for the success of any business. The strategy helps to focus the marketing on the business target. Small...more
We can all do with some useful tips for selecting the best restaurant for a business dinner or lunch to impress your clients. The type of restaurant that you choose and the menu it offers can play a very important role in impressing your...more
What keywords might work for one company, might not work for your business. There are many different ways to market your small business. What might a professional SEO company use to market your small business? First off, these companies...more
Regardless of how large or small your company is, business mobiles are vital to the smooth running of it. It is unimaginable how many businesses with cope without the ability to be constantly in touch with the people that matter. These days more than...more
You can easily get the information you need in just a single click with the help of the internet. The search engine optimization is an internet marketing method and that is used by most of the online businesses in order to increase the...more