Operating a Business

How to Finance a House Flip

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Once you've made the decision to attempt a house flip, the rude world of finance intrudes to align your dreams of wealth with reality. Funding is one of the most important parts of a real estate investment of this nature. It also happens to be ... more »

How to Gain New Customers

By Misti Sandefur Sandefur

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After more than 10 years of business experience I have learned how to gain new customers over the years. When I began in the 90s things were different, but many of those methods still work. However, things changed and the Internet offered more ... more »

How to Get a Free Business Credit Report

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If you own a business, your business credit report will be the key that helps unlock the doors that can help you get money for the things that your business needs. Since most small businesses get paid after a product is delivered, having this ... more »

How to Get FREE Business Cards

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If you're looking for great business cards, find out how to get them FREE... more »

How to Get Free Food at McDonalds

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Here is a simple tactic to get free food at McDonalds or other similar fast food chains... more »

How to Handle Difficult Clients

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Repeat clients are the foundation of a healthy business. However, not all clients are alike. Here's how to deal with the tough customers... more »

How to Have a Limited Liability Company Taxed as a Corporation

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A limited liability company (LLC) has the benefit of being treated like a corporation when it comes to having no personal liability in the face of litigation or other debt-related issues. When it comes to taxes, however, the LLC is seen as a ... more »

How to Improve Service Level in a Call Center

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In a call center, "service level" refers to the percentage of calls employs field within a specific period. If you are not attaining the service level goals for your call center, follow these steps to improve your numbers... more »

How to Incorporate / Even if the business involves only yourself or your family.

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The how-to's, Pro's, Con's of incorporating a small business or organization... more »

How to Make a Decision on Choosing a Free or Paid Website

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There are a number of really good reasons as to WHY you should own your own domain name:.. more »

How to Make a Workplace Cleaner

By Kristen Fischer

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To most people, cleanliness counts. And since we spend about one-third of our lives at work, it's important to keep that place clean. While many big companies can afford a daily janitorial crew--this article gives some tips to help small business ... more »

How to Obtain Corporate Credit

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As the owner of your own business, you'll want to gain corporate credit for several reasons. For example, corporate credit lets you protect your personal credit line from liability and allows you to take out loans and leases necessary to operate... more »

How to Open a Bar

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Friends, gathering and laughter -- a party every night of the week! Owning and running a bar demands long days and nights, and you'll most likely give up vacations and weekends for a good long time. The upside is good times; the downside is taxes ... more »

How to open a Bar or Nightclub

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How to Open a Bar or Nightclub, Chris’ extensive experience in concept development, design, market placement and construction management have given him the insight to be able to design layouts that maximize flow patterns and provide energy points ... more »

How to Perform a Leveraged Buyout

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These are the basics of an aggressive business practice made legendary in the 1980s. A leveraged buyout is a way of taking control of a company with little or no cash outlay, using the company's own assets as collateral to fund the buyout... more »

How to Plan a Company Retreat

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All work and no play would make a retreat dull drudgery, but these off-site sessions can prove to be frivolous (and costly) time-wasters. The trick lies in balancing productive meetings and social merriment. Business goals should be as important ... more »

How to Prepare My Business to survive a Forest Fire

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In addition to the proper fire insurance, it is important to know how to prevent fires in your business. From building fires to forest wildfires, prevention starts with knowing the threats... more »

How to Protect your Small Business in the event of a Recession

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The news is touting that a recession is in the near future as the economy looks worse and worse everyday. Consumers are worried and it is being felt in every industry throughout the United States. If you are a small business owner you can ... more »

How to Reorganize a Failing Business

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It's never easy to watch your business falter. Sales slow down, perhaps one or more major customers take their business elsewhere (or go out of business too)--and there you are, scrambling to keep your company afloat. But with perseverance, a ... more »

How to Report a Patent Violation for Your Small Business

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The first step for a small business owner who has discovered or invented the next great product design or machine is to apply for a patent. Enforcing the patent is just as important, though. If you have discovered someone who is using or selling ... more »

How to Retain Good Employees

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These days, one of the hottest commodities in business is a skilled staff. Employee retention is key to continued success for any company, regardless of size... more »

How to Sell a Franchise

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Selling a franchise is relatively straightforward, as most properly executed legal Franchise Agreements spell out the conditions of sale or transfer of the entity in concise language. However, some Franchise Agreements either omit this language ... more »

How to Set Up a Keogh Plan

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A Keogh plan is an attractive recruiting tool, because it allows one of the highest contribution levels available among employer-sponsored investment plans... more »

How to Set Up a Small Business Credit Card Account

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A business credit card allows you to separate business expenses from personal expenses and to make business transactions easily by phone, via the Internet or in person... more »

How to Start A Lawn Care Business

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If you're considering a lawn care service, learn the steps needed to create a successful business... more »

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