Operating a Business

Dun & Bradstreet is the go-to company for business credit information. However, they have never claimed to be infallible. Sometimes they will have information on their report about your...

As photographers, our hearts tend to want to be photographers first and business people second. That can make it pretty hard to take the role of a sales person. But with just a few tips, you can...

Small business owners understand the need to keep their business costs down. It takes skillful bookkeeping and a knowledgeable accountant. What if you can't reduce any further? Have you...

Motivation is one of the hardest things to do when working by yourself. The problem isn't in working; it's in starting the task. Sometimes just starting is enough to generate the necessary...

Picking out pallet racking for your warehouse may seem a confusing task if you have not been exposed to a warehouse environment. If you need racking, but don’t know how to go about it, relax. I...

First, I want to say "congratulations to you", for taking control of your life, and for looking into Internet Marketing and asking, "how or where can I go to learn Internet...

A Profit and Loss Statement, or P&L Statement, is a measurement of your company's income and expenses over time. It shows you how much cash flow you have, and it can also help you analyze...

Canada's SR&ED research tax rebate program is used by that countries manufacturers to reduce R&D spending. If you are a Canadian Manufacturer its worth looking into this program and taking...

Set up your business with credit by first establishing your business properly, and then proceed by applying for business identification numbers. There are two distinct numbers to use when applying...

According to the UK Govverment, 30% of the UK’s biggest companies pay no corporation tax – NOTHING! An International Business Company (IBC) or more usually known as an offshore company can be used...

The sky is not falling. Although this newly emerging marketplace has many awakening entrepreneurs looking at their lives and the way they do business with a new critical eye, it's a good...

if your company caters to family vacationers, couples looking for romantic getaways or even business travelers make sure the atmosphere in your travel business's decor is one of comfortable...

As businesses migrate toward a more technology-based existence, they must turn an eye toward email security. The average business may not even realize the potential threat that email poses to its...

Fashion is always evolving with the times, and what better time to cash in on an original idea than right now? If you have a unique concept and lots of motivation you can have a great product and...

Whether your beginning a new job, or starting a business of your very own, answering the phone properly is essential for a professional approach.

Sales is an old art form and many sales methods are stuck in the 20th Century. I dispel several common myths here and elaborate more in my book "21st. Century Sales: Fast Forward"...

This is a "get it done now" step by step description of how to begin to get control of your inventory. If you're starting from scratch, this is a great place to begin. Once your done,...

When you run a business, you should do a Profit & Loss report to know at a glance, where your business stands. Are you earning enough money to cover your bills and have a profit? Or, is your...

An Entrepreneur is, by definition, "A person who has possession of an enterprise, or venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome. It is an ambitious...

A large company has several departments that process data on employees and customers to help improve business operations. But as a small business owner, you have to collect and interpret that...

Have you ever wondered what your customers think about you? There's an easy way to find out -- just ask them! Simply create a short client survey form, give them a reason to fill it out, and reap...

Your company name has a big job to do. It has to help prospective clients find you, whether via phone directory, internet, or word of mouth. It should succinctly tell prospects what you do. It...

Writing company policies and procedures is an entire career. Company policies must be clear, measurable, and enforceable. Following these steps will help you in writing any company policies and...

Whether you sell online, in a local store or through large distributors, it is important to know how to write a price list that clearly lists your items and pricing details. Although it seems...

Lack of sales is a problem for most businesses. This article helps business owners recognize why developing good products, and marketing them well leads to success in sales.

Do you wake up every morning, wishing your day was spent doing what you are passionate about and not feeling like your life was tied to a desk? Hobbies evolve from passions, but a business...

Sometimes in business it can be challenging to get things rolling in your favor. You may be offering a well needed good/service, but you just can't seem to make any real progress. Well a good way...

Dun and Bradstreet, often known simply as D&B (or DNB, after their website), is the largest and most well-known reference source on business listings and credit information. The D&B files...

It seems like practicing good business telephone etiquette is a thing of the past. Most people who own a small business spend a great deal of time on the telephone communicating with customers or...

Creating a simple Order Form is easy, using a Microsoft Excel Template. Or, you could keep it low tech and create a virtual shopping list of all the possible items you use from a given source,...

During the course of doing business as a seller or buyer of products, you'll probably want to set up business relationships with new vendors or perhaps sell on monthly payment terms to new...

In the world of sales one of the most common excuses or purchase order obstacles is something like, "Your competitor is much cheaper than you. You guys need to come down on your price."...

Interested in starting your own business? Do you have basic bookkeeping or accounting skills? Start up a Bookkeeping Service out of the comfort of your own home.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco in the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation governs the distribution of liquor licenses in the state. There are two types...

Dunn and Bradstreet is a company that provides commercial information and company characteristics of businesses worldwide. This service allows other companies to determine the credibility of their...

Choosing a staff gift seems simple enough. Then you realize that you have dozens or maybe even hundreds of people that you need to please. Since you probably only give presents once a year, here...

If you have just started your own business, you may want to accept PayPal for payment. PayPal is very popular now for payment, allows customers to use credit cards, and leaves customers with...

You can use the Vehicle Mileage Tracker provided as part of Quicken Home & Business 2008 to track your business mileage. It provides you with all of the information mandatory for this...

There are multiple financial factors and considerations that need to be managed in a business. A balance sheet helps you to have an overall picture of where your business stands. By clearly...

Managing your business accounting and keeping track of client billing can be a complicated and frustrating task. Using billing statements makes it easier to handle repeat clients who buy multiple...

A profit & loss sheet is a document that outlines income and expenditures of a business. A business might need to explain such a sheet to potential clients, potential investors or those to...

Defining your profit and loss statement is the initial step in creating your P&L. Without a proper definition as it pertains to your business, the entire statement means nothing to you or...

The mark of a great salesman is making customers glad they came into your store, and they leave after having spent more money than they expected on things they didn't realize they needed. Counter...

When attempting to sell your business, it's important to perform a proper examination of its profitability in order to determine whether your potential buyers will view it as an asset or...

This article will give you a step by step walk through of how to design a warehouse or productin site from start to finish.

Going Green with your Business is done through being thoughtful of the way/s your Business effects the environment/s which it operates within. Finding things your Business can do/change is easy....

When you gain a new client you may want to promote them by providing media attention with a press release. Follow these simple steps to write a new client press release.

A good way to gain media attention without spending a fortune is to send out press releases. A sales win is a well-established reason to issue a press release. Follow these simple steps to write a...

You've heard the old axiom that the customer is always right. Well when they are incorrect (not wrong), how do you make "no" an okay answer? How do you make even the online experience...