Minispreadsheet to Calculate Cost of Acquisition
Acquisition cost of equipment means the total cost of acquiring the equipment. Use this minispreadsheet to calculate Total Acquisition Cost. More ...
How to Write a Business Plan That Guides Your Success!
Writing a business plan isn't optional just because you consider this simply a home business. Starting a home business without a writing a well thought out business plan is like building a house without a blue print. More ...
Important Information When Considering an Invention Promotion Firm
Think you have a great idea for a new product or service? You're not alone. Every year, tens of thousands of people try to develop their ideas and commercially market them. Many use the services of an invention promotion firm. More ...
Trade Secret vs Patent
The main difference between trade secrets and patents lies in the timing and extent of their protections. More ...
How to Choose Your Business's Legal Structure
One of the most important decisions you must make when starting a business is the business's legal structure. Each legal structure has advantages and disadvantages. Your choice depends upon how much of the company you want to keep control of, and how much risk you can tolerate. More ...
Specialize in a Niche Market to Increase Sales
Do one thing and do it well! This is the battle cry of niche retailers. A niche market is a small segment or corner of an existing market that caters to a specific clientele. By specializing in one product or even a group of similar products, you can corner your niche market with a lot of success. More ...
Keeping It In the Family
The failure rate of all start-up businesses is around the 90 percent mark. Add to that the fact that roughly 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. So, what can YOU do to reduce the chances of becoming a statistic? More ...
The New Sharing Economy
Entrepreneurs are happy to serve this growing market. From apartment rentals to couch surfing, bikes or cars, vacation rentals, tools or art, there seems to be a sharing service for pretty much anything you can think of. More ...
Accounting Terms - The Essence of Account
This article explains the basics of accounting: double entry principle, The T-account, and sdjusting entries. More ...
SBA Small Business Loans and How They Can Be Used
Small Business Administration business loans come in several sizes and forms. Depending on the size of your business and the stage your business is in, one of the SBA business loan programs may work for you. More ...
Five Ways to Make Quick Money With Craigslist
When most people think of Craigslist, they think of the free Internet Classified site where they can go and find things they need at a discount price. However, few people actually use Craigslist to make money. These five tips will show you how to use Craigslist to make money quick, right from your Kitchen table. More ...
Accounting Basic - What is Accounting?
This article explains the basics of accounting: the accounting cycle, the accounting equation, and the general ledger. More ...
What Kind of Business Should I Start?
The desire to own a business is becoming more common as workers grow more frustrated with the economy and working in corporate America. If you're thinking about a business of your own but you're not sure what to start, here are several exercises to spark some ideas. More ...
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought about the danger this may pose to their personal assets. The type of protection you need depends upon the nature of your business and the amount of your personal assets. More ...
A Complete Guide to Starting a Staffing Agency
Have you ever considered a new business idea, perhaps starting a staffing company? The goal of employment and recruitment consulting firms is to help match employers who have job openings with qualified employees who are available. More ...
A Childproof and Workable Home Office
My young children have ripped up or colored on important papers, stuck objects into disk drives, and jammed the printers with toys. With this under my belt, I can give you some good advice on how to prevent this happening in your home office. More ...
Four Ways To Start A Home Based Business
Freelancing is the easiest way to start a home based business, when having a steady income is crucial and leaving your job is not an option. It can be difficult though, if you have to juggle work, family and freelancing so you've got to stay focused on what your goal is. More ...
Small Business Success Tips - Persistence
Starting a small business usually turns out to be harder than the owner anticipated. Almost all small businesses go through financial strains, especially when beginning, and take far more of the owner's time than he imagined he could supply. The only way to succeed is to persist. More ...
Small Business Success Tips - Dependability
Small business owners looking for a way to distinguish their business from their competition can charge less, or advertise more, or fly a huge red weather balloon over their store. Yes, short-term campaigns can lead to short-term success. But the secret to long-term success is dependability. More ...
Business Models Simplified
A business model is how the business intends to make money. It consists of nine basic building blocks that work together to form your business blueprint. More ...
