The common questions for anyone who want to start business are: How to raise money to start business, and where to get money for my business?
To raise money to start business is not as difficult as most people seem to think. This is especially true when you have an idea that can make you and [...]

The composite highest-income practitioner reported in this field (salary plus cash bonus and/or cash profit-sharing) is the President “B” of a manufacturing firm (defined as a chief executive officer who has little or no financial interest in the firm). The firm manufactures automotive parts/accessories, food/beverage/tobacco products, chemical & allied products, or machinery & heavy equipment; [...]

Are you searching for an organized office?  Then, the best thing you can do for yourself is schedule the time to clear the “To File” box and all those piles that have accumulated on your desktop, counters, chairs and floor.  If you want organization, you will need to get rid of the piles and break [...]

Are you an entrepreneur but don’t like selling alone? A consortium is a combination of different industry-types of entrepreneurs working together to attract business as a group. Even though each member maintains their individuality and operates as the same as self-employed.
They band to create a more valuable package to fulfill bigger needs for clients and [...]

Networking opportunities are everywhere. Don’t let them pass you by.
1. Recognize that there is more to networking than greeting people. Develop a step-by-step plan for how you’ll build relationships and how you can effectively tell your story. Don’t forget your 30 second commercial to tell your story.
2. Zero in on specific groups of people. Who [...]

Have you ever faced any of the following situations? One: You need a lawyer but you don’t have the cash for the retainer. Two: You have a warehouse full of inventory that just isn’t moving. Three: Sales are down and you need more customers.
Each of the above problems might be alleviated by bartering.
1. What Is [...]

One of the most frequent questions I receive from those who are trying to start or grow their own consulting business is: “How and what do you charge clients for your consulting services?”
The ways of billing clients are numerous. There are hourly rates, by-the-job fixed rates, contingency or performance arrangements, flat fee plus expenses, daily [...]

Sometimes you won’t get the results you hoped for with your IT marketing. In this article you will learn about some common problems with postcards and how to avoid them.
IT Marketing: The Case
“I’ve sent out over 300 postcards offering general computer troubleshooting services, automated online data backup and wireless home networks. From a marketing standpoint, [...]

Some people think newsletters don’t work. Often, they’re right. In a world where most newsletters don’t work, it is common to be confused about how to define newsletter success.
What’s it good for?Over the past ten years, I have paid attention to newsletters. I can tell you why most don’t work. It starts with confusion about [...]

There are three key elements to every direct marketing campaign: the list, the offer, and the creative. Experts seem to agree that the single most important element is the list. In fact, many direct marketing professionals claim that the relative ratio of importance is: 70% list, 20% offer, and 10% creative. It is ironic, because [...]