One of the first ways you can save on your home based business expenses is to buy used furniture and equipment. Some great places to look for used office furniture and equipment is in the classified section of your local newspaper, consignment furniture stores, flea markets, online auctions and bankruptcy sales. Other good places to check into for home based business furniture and equipment are new furniture stores because they…

The other day I got one of my business clients to brainstorm how she and her staff could improve their small business. This is a process that I encourage my long term clients to do at least once a year…

US Government Small Business Loans

A US government small business loan is a great way for companies to receive financial help in beginning or maintaining a successful venture. These financial programs were created to help companies in the United States succeed in their endeavors. This does not mean, however, that everyone in the country will be granted US government small business loans. There is quite a lot of preparation and research that needs to go into the success of receiving…

Tips on Making Your Way through the Murky Waters of Obtaining a Business License

While there are many duties and tasks to fill your hours and days when starting a business, one of the most important tasks that should be handled early on is to obtain a business license or business permit. Unfortunately, many people overlook this necessity and end up getting in legal trouble because they failed to do what was necessary to obtain a small business license…

Make Big Bucks in the Cleaning Business

The cleaning industry is currently one of the fastest growing segments of our economy with no signs of slowing down. The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) www.bscai.org, estimates that the cleaning business generates almost $50 billion per year in revenue. The industry continues to grow at a phenomenal pace. Janitorial companies expect a median sales growth of 30 percent over the next few years. I’m no financial whiz, but when you divide the number of cleaning businesses across the country (56,000) by the gross

Selling Your Business - Step by Step Process

So it’s finally come time to sell the business. After investing years of your time and uncounted thousands of dollars, it has become successful, providing for your needs and wants, and it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Where do you start?…

Finding Cheap Car Insurance On The Internet

There are numerous insurance companies on the Internet that offer low cost car insurance with various types of coverage. Car insurance prices have increased in recent years. If you are looking for cheap car insurance on the Internet, then with some concerted efforts in the right direction you can find an insurance company that will offer

As a small business owner, you know the importance of being able to offer your employees health insurance. You also know the expense associated with it. What do small business owners do? How can they afford it? Well, depending on which state your business resides, there may be government help…

Small Business Accounting Software: 7 Things to Consider Before Buying

The world of small business accounting software can be a minefield for any business owner. However choosing the right package is one of the most critical business decisions you will make.

Here are the seven things you must consider before making a purchase that will help you achieve your businesses goals…

Contrary to what myriad Internet sites would have you believe, there is much more to small business planning than a good marketing mix and solid financials. Whether you want to sell the next big thing or you simply want to rev up sales and profits for an existing operation, no business plan template will…