Do you have a business line of credit set up and ready to use if you need it? If so, great! If not, why not? All businesses should have a line of credit in place, just in case. If you are one of many with the mistaken belief that you dont need a loan right now, so a line of credit isn't necessary, you are one of many of those mistaken people that find themselves in a financial tough spot in tighter times. A line of credit is not a loan, per...more
Author: Michael AtmaCopyright (c) 2010 Michael AtmaThe first reason is by far the most important, the fact is that many businesses run into financial and operational funding issues due to lack of proper accounting practices. A business accountant can help to alleviate these issues long before they even begin, which is why they play such an important part in the financial health and longevity of any business.2. An accountants job is to make sure...more
Most reasons cited by people who started their own small business can be summed up in the following key themes:1. NecessityPeople who have lost their jobs, often find they have their livelihoods ripped out from underneath them, while they still have expenses to pay. They still have mortgages to pay, bills to pay and children to feed. When they don't find a job immediately, they have no other choice but to go out there and make their own money.Sometimes people are forced to start their own business when the living expenses have gone up and they find themselves unable to make a decent living from their salaries.2. Change in circumstances When your company relocate hundred of kilometres from your home and commuting is impractical, what do you do? Do you relocate and become a migrant worker living your partner and children behind? You need flexibility in your life to make sure that your family is cared for. You need to be able to set your own hours especially when your children are still young, and starting your own small business is the way to do that.3. Fulfilling a Purpose in Life There is more to life than waking up going...more
And these are just a few reasons why businesses are consistently choosing to work with an outsource website design company instead of the alternatives.7 Reasons Why Businesses Choose An Outsource Website Design Company By: WSpider About the Author WSpider, Inc.Full Service Internet Marketing AgencySEO, SEM, PPC Management & Web...more
At what point do you kill off a project?That is the question posed on a recent 2 day project management training event we ran for a client. It's a great question and I suggested that the group think carefully about the answer. They broke the project management training course into groups and after some time they came up with some interesting...more
Organising a corporate function can be a stressful ordeal. In general, the 2 most challenging components are selecting a venue and sticking to a budget. For the "amateur" function planner, holding a function at a bar or nightclub is generally an easier option then a dedicated function hall.Here are a few reasons why a bar or nightclubs function room facilities is a good idea.1. Bar and nightclub venues generally cater to smaller groups, unlike function halls.2. Bars and nightclub venues generally do not require too much notice, which makes organising a lot easier. This makes organising the event far easier as Corporate Functions are commonly postponed.3. Minimal or no function room hire charge, which is handy when sticking to a tight budget.4. Bar and nightclub venues, particularly if they are well known can add a special feel to the night, especially if the venue you select is well known. It gives the impression of decadence which is great for most corporate events.5. Once the event is over, employees can simply join the public bar, and continue to enjoy themselves and get to know each other.6. Extensive selection of drinks far more than your typical function hall or hotel.7....more
Before you order business checks online, there are a few decisions you need to make. Since you are purchasing financial forms for your business, you have to decide how they will fit into your overall business strategy.What I mean by this is that your...more
Who doesn't want to be successful in business? I don't know one person who wakes up and claims "I want to fail today". So why do many businesses or business systems fail? Whether you are an entrepreneur, an executive, a small business owner...more
Copyright (c) 2010 Jim EdwardsI wrote my first article for The Virginia Gazette in 1998. Back then, the Web was a giant unknown. Over 12 years later, it's still a BIG mystery for most local business owners! With the advent of...more
Developing a website that works and converting them into customers requires repeat visits. In other words it is not just about getting traffic. But giving them a reason to return to your website. You need to build a connection with your visitors. The...more
Back in my Corporate and Federal Government days, I was all about excellence - reading all the latest business books and quickly gaining a reputation as the person you went to if you wanted results.It was a simpler time: do your job well, anticipate...more
Unrealistic expectations. Grow your business a little at a time, and you'll be on the steady path to success.7 Most Common Behaviors That Derail Your Import Export Business By: Gen Wright About the Author If you are looking...more