A Little Business Know-How from the Chick in the Skirt…
Posted in Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Dec 30th, 2007
Do you have a knack for advertising and marketing? Have you successfully designed and managed online campaigns with positive results? Do you understand the difference between AdWords and AdSense? If so, why not put this knowledge to work for yourself. Consider starting an online advertising or marketing agency. Here’s what’s involved:
Approximate Start-Up Costs: $10,000 or [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Dec 28th, 2007
With all great business opportunities come a variety of risks. The key is to identify the potential pitfalls and threats in advance and have a plan in place (outlining risk reduction strategies) to prevent complete chaos or total business failure.
Don’t have a crystal ball to show you what lies ahead? Magic isn’t necessary. All you [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Dec 26th, 2007
Are you considering starting a business in 2008? A little short on cash? Don’t let the purse strings hold you back. Here are a variety of low-cost businesses that you can start today:
Pet sitting and dog walking service
Event planning service
Professional organizer
Interior ‘redecorator’
Freelancer
Computer instructor for seniors
Prepared meals for bachelors
Home electronics consultant
Article writing for blogs
Expert referral service
Garden [...]
Posted in Business Basics on Dec 26th, 2007
Here’s a question that a lot of entrepreneurs ask: Do you need to have a business plan for a home-based business?
This is my reply: All businesses should be built on the foundations of a solid business plan - even those that are home-based. Regardless of location, you’ll need to have a business plan if you [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Dec 24th, 2007
To those of you celebrating this special time of year, happy holidays to you and yours. Here’s to a prosperous and entrepreneuristic 2008!
The Babe of Business
Posted in Business Extras on Dec 23rd, 2007
A recent comment left by John D. regarding seasonal slow times, got my little thinking wheels turning. This is the perfect time of year to talk about surviving seasonal ups and downs. For many businesses, sales often peak right around the holidays. And for other businesses, it’s all about the holidays… think Christmas tree farms or wreath [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Dec 21st, 2007
Don’t sit there scratching your head wondering what you can do to make a buck… Get busy! Entrepreneurs are always on the move, always thinking and always finding ways to increase business. Here are eight ideas that have worked tremendously for me in the past:
Send a ‘Just checking in’ e-mail to five former clients/customers. This [...]
Posted in Business Basics, Word of the Week on Dec 21st, 2007
Every business has a purpose, a reason that it was created. Maybe it was to better serve the banking needs of lower income individuals. Or a business might have been launched to make pets feel at home while their owners are away. Whatever the reason, there is always a mission - a purpose for a [...]
Posted in Business Extras, Start-Up Ideas on Dec 21st, 2007
The best place to start your research is online. Try typing in the name of your industry, followed by the search word “industry”. This will usually bring up a host of industry associations, publications, etc., which are all prime sources of industry stats and data. For instance, if you type “restaurant industry” into Google, the [...]
Posted in Business Extras, Competitive Forces, Start-Up Ideas on Dec 19th, 2007
Below is a response I posted to a question on WikiAnswers (www.wiki.answers.com) about feasibility studies:
In order to make wise investments in a marketplace experiencing increasing levels of risk, companies are turning to feasibility studies to determine if they should offer new products, services or undertake a new business endeavor. The purpose of a feasibility study is [...]
