Business

Hurricane Sandy, Black Forrest fire, 6.0 earthquake hits Napa Valley – major catastrophes strike large population centers, business are damaged and even destroyed. Even after these major events, many of which make international news, numerous companies have all of their corporate data in the same building, and, in many cases, […]

So you may have started to look around for a way to make some additional income. You want to make good money and be your own boss. How about starting your own decorative concrete molds business?? What do I need to get started? Well most of these items you may […]

A business plan is the blueprint that guides aspiring entrepreneurs as they build their new business ventures. From 2008 – 2010, I taught a 20-week business plan writing course at an SBA-affiliated women’s business development organization. We met for three hours each week and students wrote their plans week by […]

How to survive tough economic times without laying off employees. As a business owner or manager, during the last 18 months you have been faced with shrinking profit margins and fewer customers lining up to purchase your once thought to be “hot products or services.” The question of how to […]

Regardless of which area or sector one belongs to, to blossom with the present business front line, accepting the arising trends, technologies and cultural shifts are important. On the off chance that your business is hoping for a reasonable business future, the investment of money, ample time and energy into […]

Can you define exactly what makes up a business strategy? Some people say no, but we think you can. In fact, we believe a valid business strategy has five components: Your company’s current or desired core competencies A description of how you will differentiate vs. competitors The industry or industries […]

The history of business communication is, of course, closely linked with the histories of communication itself and that of business operations. When the two merge, they become a vital part of successful commerce. Communication is the process where a concept is shared between two living things. It can occur as […]

There are some definite costs to starting a foreclosure cleanup business. It’s not one you can start with no money – and don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. But, costs can be mitigated. Following are some concrete suggestions on how to start a foreclosure cleaning business “on the cheap.” […]

1) Direction. Every startup needs a leader with a vision. During the difficult times, the CEO needs a clear idea of the end mission and how the company needs to get there. A good business leader keeps the long-term in mind, while dealing with the immediate needs of a new […]

Only one of every 5 businesses makes it to its 5th year, and fewer still make it to 10 years. What do the successful businesses have in common? 1. The experience and skills of the top managers. Over half of business failures are directly related to managerial incompetence. 2. The […]