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by Elizabeth Gordon - 2007-04-25
Every successful business, large and small, that has a winning strategy follows the same basic formula for doing so. While all businesses have their own unique strategy, certain consistent elements c...
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by Betty Jo Sheley - 2007-04-24
The FBI's Threat Assessment for work place suggests asking the following questions of individuals who are aware of a workforce offenders habits in order to determine the level of risk for violence fro...
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by Michael Russell - 2007-04-21
Like any major project, creating a business plan requires many different disciplines and resources. Here, four different plan considerations will be discussed. They are: 1) creation team members, 2)...
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by Josh Stanton - 2007-04-21
It's easy to <a href="http://paidsurveyinspector.com/paidsurveys/get-paid-to-take-surveys" target="_blank">get paid to take surveys</a> these days now that there are so...
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by David McAmis - 2007-04-20
Create and maintain a professional business plan using Microsoft's time-saving tools and templates. Whether you're starting up a new business or fine-tuning an existing one, the best way to think of a...
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by Steve Brock - 2007-04-20
There is nothing more exciting than taking the entrepreneurial plunge and building your own business. It is a rare combination of anxiety, excitement, and a little bit of "all in" Texas Holdem.One of...
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by Martin Haworth - 2007-04-18
Strategic thinking is part science, part artform. To be up there with the best you need to use the left and right sides of your brain, a skill which takes practice as well as confidence.Here are some ...
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by Robin J. Elliott - 2007-04-17
When I was 11 years old, my favorite game at school was similar to piggybacking. I don't remember what we called the game. Small guys like me would ride on the backs of big, strong guys and we would t...
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by Bob Hamilton - 2007-04-13
Are you considering opening a dollar store? If you are planning to purchase an existing store, there are some suggestions to consider. Every potential business buyer is strongly encouraged to start by...
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by Bob Hamilton - 2007-04-13
Are you considering opening a dollar store? If so, one of the areas of focus for you as you work to keep costs under control will be the cost of the goods sold. Merchandise costs are often the single ...
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by Dave Kauppi - 2007-04-12
Most business owners sell only one business in their lifetime. It is complex, emotional and pressure packed. Given this backdrop, the odds of a great outcome are, well, not that great.One of the most ...
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by Shari Hearn - 2007-04-12
If you're really serious about making money with your new business, you must take the time to write a good business plan. A business plan is a roadmap that covers all the aspects of your business, an...
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by Bob Hamilton - 2007-04-11
If you are opening a dollar store you may locate an existing business, a business opportunity or a franchise as an option. It is true that some businesses represent very good opportunities for everyon...
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by Bob Hamilton - 2007-04-11
There are so many things to do as a part of moving toward opening a dollar store. Without taking the right steps, your successful start-up will be much more challenging. If you have made the decision ...
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by Rick Ferguson - 2007-04-04
It is one thing to develop a top business strategy and quite another to see that strategy effectively executed. Simply view this glaring figure from Fortune Magazine, which recently stated that &ldquo...
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by Leanne Hoagland-Smith - 2007-04-02
Strategic planning can grow your business when everyone shares the same vision. What keeps the business in a constant uphill struggle is that everyone probably does not agree on the same steps necess...
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by Leanne Hoagland-Smith - 2007-04-01
Execution the discipline of getting things done is desired by all businesses. However the reality is that the failure to execute happens to 70% to 90% of most companies according to one recent study....
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by Leanne Hoagland-Smith - 2007-04-01
The first quarter of 2007 is now history. Are your sales goals where you wanted them? Have you secured all those new clients? Is your customer loyalty increasing? And finally, is your business prof...
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by Glenn Ebersole - 2007-03-30
Michael Gerber, author of the mega-best sellers "The E-Myth" and "The E-Myth Revisited," is one of the people I admire and respect and who has had a significant impact on me and my businesses. Althou...
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by Glenn Ebersole - 2007-03-30
On February 20th, I returned from St. Augustine, Florida, where I attended the 7th Annual Meeting of The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org and was a featured speaker on Strategic Thinking and Planning. I...