Let there be no doubt about it, wholesale products are both essential to - and a management headache for - any retail business model. Almost anyone who has been involved in retail can tell horror stories about a time when their company purchased the wrong stock, or ended up with too much (or too little) of the right stock, or the myriad of other things that can go wrong for a small business attempting to store their wholesale products away from...more
When I was struggling as a child, my mom would always tell me" Patience and persistence." I think of my mom's saying every time I attend a different networking event. Be in it for the long haul. All of us would love to instantly find that person who is eager to hear about our product, idea, or concept and immediately be sold on it. Well, that is not the reality. The truth is, a networking event is the first step in making business "friendships."...more
School fundraiser ideas run from the wild 'Arrest a school mate" and a "No women allowed beauty contest", which both sound like they would cause alot of laughs, to the more familiar like Raffle tickets and Candy sales. Each has their strenths and weaknesses. A School fair might seem like fun and a fine way to create some dough, but the time and effort put into doing it up correctly, make it a daunting task for even a seasoned fundraiser. Finding the balance of decent money and simple to implement school fundraising ideas is one of the toughest parts of a profitable fundraiser. We aim it to be fun for all, while still bringing in the cash, while also not exhausting our volunteers, nor bringing fundraising fatigue upon our communities, so we need keep value to our customers in mind. Things like Raffle tickets are common since they work, as do candy sales. Who can tell that cute little child at your door that you dont like chocolate? But then, having kids going door to door presents a entire collection of safety issues, that I have a hard time endorsing, even with parental and volunteer help. Just for fun, and since it costs basically nothing to pull off having an 'Arrest a "teacher,...more
If you are a resident of Planet Earth, you are well aware that we have been in a recession. Many economists say that the recession is still alive and well. Others report that they believe it is over or very nearly over. There is definately no area of life which has not been hit by financial woes. A multitude of jobs have been lost. Companies have...more
Tip (1) Find our as much as you can about the company before you get there. The internet is a massively useful resource. Company accounts, news items, company newsletters, reports, etc. can be a very useful talking point. Take spare copies of application forms, CVs and any other papers that you may find useful with you. If the interviewer has lost...more
Business plan consultants can offer you the help you need to create a winning business plan. A winning business plan, in this sense, means a plan that creates no barriers to you getting funded and also gives you a valuable management tool for the business going forward. Expertise on What Funders WantHaving gone through the process before, consultants know what funders (and specific types of funders) will look for in the plan, and can offer specific feedback to help target your plan. Even before offering this feedback, they can check that you are going after the right type of funding for your business opportunity. If not, they may recommend you switch your target to another funder class more likely to be interested. This can stop you from wasting time chasing deals which arent just going to happen because your business offers the wrong mix of risk and return for the funder. Strategies That WorkHaving worked with entrepreneurs many times before, consultants will be able to tell you whether your strategy is likely to work. They also generally have access to case studies and other research. With this they can offer ideas for other strategies to break into the customer markets you are...more
An email has different parts: the subject, salutation, signature and of course, the body. All of these parts are important but you may need to spend more time preparing the body of your email.In order for you to receive a positive response, the...more
A sample construction business plan or a template for such a business plan can be an incredible timesaver as you set out to write. However, there are a number of areas which must be specifically customized for your purposes. Industry AnalysisThe...more
If you are a businessperson thinking of selling your company, the business broker you decide to work with is an important decision to make. Your relationship with this professional may last several months so it is important that you choose wisely. ...more
Setting clear intentions for your business is the opportunity to take full responsibility for creating your business the way you really want it to be. When you set an intention, you first get very clear about your desire, and then you ask for...more
Pay-Per-Click - PPC PPC marketing is a love it or hate platform. For the love it crowd, PPC marketing is a way to get instant exposure and feedback on site designs. In a matter of minutes, you can start receiving traffic and adjusting your site to...more
Cash gifting is so simple. Lets all get honest here, none of us want to work, but to one extent or another, it is a necessary evil. So why shouldn't we make it as simple and as productive as we possibly can? Cash gifting is by far probably the...more