I Have Walked Into Many Small Companies

As a consultant, I have walked into many small companies on that first day and wondered what the next few weeks would be like. Every company is different and just about every job has had a different set of requirements and objectives. But, when I push aside the differences, I see some common threads. About small businesses, especially the 25 men and women or less type, I’ve found that we have to often get back to fundamentals to move forward.

So, I thought I’d share the top 10 things that I’d ask any small business to think about and answer.

  • What do you make/do? OK, no snickering around – this can be serious stuff. It’s usually pretty difficult for small companies to particularly define and clearly state what they do/sell. You should be in a position to clearly define your solutions and/or services within a couple of sentences.
  • What are
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Health Insurance – Best Health Plan – For Beginners

No one wants to look around for health care insurance, though the truth of the matter is that it is important. When you are young, it may not seem like you need health care insurance. It might just look like another bill that one could defer unless you have enough money. As you age group, however, it might be apparent that you cannot procrastinate any further. Health insurance is among those things that you just will need to have comfort. Even in the event, you are in great health now, you will want to have the insurance in case the worst will happen. If you are just beginning to look for medical insurance, then you probably incorporate some questions regarding which is the top health plan.

There is not any best health plan that works well for anyone. The reason is that everyone has different needs. This ensures that many … READ MORE ...

3 Tips for Keeping Income Statements and Receipts Organized

Don’t you absolutely hate having to keep records and receipts every minute of the day?

It can become a really tedious chore having to remember how much things cost, what you spend money on (especially when it comes to cash.)

How about sales? Do you have a system in place to accurately record all of your sales, how about your returns?

If this is making you a bit anxious have no fear because I’m going to show you three simple methods that you can use right now to organize your business record keeping (plus it also works in your personal life as well.)

Method # 1 – The Envelope System

This is a simple but massively effective system that I use to capture any and all receipts. It can be used either for your business or for never missing a red cent that a company owes you on an expense … READ MORE ...

3 Article Writing Tips – How to Write More Lucrative Articles For the Home Business Niche

Starting a home based business is a dream for many thousands of people, so in terms of working from home for yourself, and writing information about how you can help the members of this niche achieve their goals, the opportunities are infinite.

Here are 3 things for you to consider for writing more lucrative articles for the home business niche; they are on line and off line options, hiring people, and considerations with your family:

1.Do you want to work from home or venture further afield? There are two main streams of opportunity for a home based business, you can either work solely at home, which may imply something like an on line or Internet based website set up. Or, you could look more towards networking and getting out to met people, as in the MLM business. Nowadays, there’s been so much development in what used to be really cheesy … READ MORE ...

Your Kitchen Feels Hot? These Are some Steps to Try on

A comfortable kitchen can be obtained by maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of kitchen floor tiles. The cool temperature is also an important factor to make yourself comfort during activities. The kitchen becomes a place that will produce heat. You will need cool air to feel comfortable in the kitchen. While you have many activities, the temperature in the kitchen can feel hot and unbearable. You can try these steps to decrease the hotness in the kitchen

1.      Make sure there is a window

Window is the main thing in the kitchen. You need to ensure that the kitchen has a window to maintain air circulation. Less circulation will turn the kitchen into a hot and stuffy place. The kitchen should have a window to maintain good air circulation. The kitchen should be positioned at the edge of the house, not in the middle so that the house will … READ MORE ...