Author: Peter GitunduIf you need to start a business enterprise, you need to begin by getting a name for it. The name will help you in the registration process. You can pick up to three names for your business but only one can be used for each enterprise. The other two can be reserved for later use in case you will need to set up another enterprise that is different from the initial one. For the name of your business to be recognized as legal,...more
Author: Peter GitunduOne of the requirements of starting a business, whether big or small is to acquire a name for the enterprise. A name gives identity to your business enterprise and your clients know what they are referring to when they mention the name of your business. The name of your business need not be so complicated for it to be unique. In any case, it should be one that your clients can easily recall without scratching their heads. If...more
Author: Peter GitunduPartnerships are one of the many forms of business structures available. They are formed by two or more persons with the sole aim of maximizing profits and helping each other through the decision making process. The main reason behind forming partnerships is to be able to pull resources together for the common good of the business. Since the partners are not employed by the business but are purely managers, they are provided with form W-2, which help them file for tax returns and other requirements as required by the law that governs business structures. The partnership as a whole must file for returns on an annual basis. This includes information on income, deductions, gains, losses and other transactions. Partnerships do not pay income tax, but they pass on their profits and losses to the partners. This is one advantage of partnerships as compared to sole proprietorship; the fact that losses are not taken care of by a single individual. Another advantage is that during decision making, there is room for consultation, meaning that the decision arrived at is based on varied opinion. Partners are entitled to differentiated roles, depending on the type of...more
Getting cellular one ringtones on your cell phone, and those of your family members, will allow you to appreciate your phone when it rings. Free cellular one ringtones can be obtained online and through Verizon. Also, free cellular one ringtones are excitement and keep you smiling during a busy and demanding day.|If you've got one of the cool new...more
Hidden money in business is not about money laundering or any illegal practice; but rather, about the money that falls through the cracks that gets spent unnecessarily, or wasted within a company. Often, there is a hole that is filled with over priced or unnecessary supplies and people hours that aren't converting into sales. In part, this can...more
Change is one of the ways to move into a new realm of success. You could be stuck in a routine that is not working, that hasn't been working but is safe and familiar. By making some key changes in your business you could break through. One area that can change is your overall organization: by de-cluttering and streamlining your business. Is your business organized? Could it affect your level of success? Or is your business just organized in a sense that has worked for you up to now? For some organization comes naturally. If that is the case for you, I encourage you to look at small changes that you can make that can help you to make a shift in your business. Getting yourself organized is not necessarily a fun thing to do. It facilitates a smoothly business operation. It can feel like menial work; shuffling papers, recording of services, hours, products, inventory, monitoring calendars, appointments, bookkeeping, etc.The view that this type of work is menial or grunt work can get in your way. As a small business owner, you know that you have to be a "Jack of all trades", at least for a while. Knowing your systems and business becomes an asset to you as you grow your...more
Author: Heather EagarWere you lucky enough to start your own business that had success for years, but now find yourself looking to step into corporate world at the executive level? There are a lot of entrepreneurs who have successfully made the...more
Toronto, Canada - GAO Instruments (www.GAOInstruments.com ) has released its handheld super signal level meter which is favored by professionals in the CATV industry.It accurately tests analog channels, digital channels (QAM) and FM channels. The...more
Author: Debbie Dragon The New Year is upon us and it's time to shake up your online marketing business. What do you have in store for 2010? Have you set some goals for your business or are you planning to just “wing it” for another year? Ask any...more
Investors will be interested in the financial return they can expect from your business. Many types of businesses only produce a significant financial return when they are sold, often because the business does not produce excess cash which can be...more
In reading about business plans, you may have heard the phrase conservative projections repeated a few times. Any projections of future revenues and costs for a business require assumptions, because, as we know, the future is always uncertain....more
Your car dealership business plan should follow a standard business plan outline, offering few surprises in this regard. A few areas stand out as specific needs for a car dealer to persuade readers to invest in or lend to the company. ExperienceThe...more