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2011-11-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

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The Right Business Plan

2011-08-09T02:10:00.000-06:00

I remember many years ago I decided to open a business, while I was in my first year of college. At the time I was in the middle of a small business class and we were talking about organizing a business and specifically about business plans. I really thought I had a handle on this writing thing and would be able to crank out a plan that was investor ready in no time. After three months I realized

Setting up Your Accounting Software

2010-01-21T00:17:00.000-07:00

So you're considering using a computerized accounting program. Before you can start printing checks, tracking bills, and printing invoices, you will first want to create a company file which should have a list of vendor, customers and accounts receivable balances. Additionally you will need a list of products and services sold, and all the necessary financial account balances. Are your eyes

What is your Motivation?

2008-06-25T04:46:00.000-06:00

Before making the decision to work for yourself it is important first to explore your motivation. Why do you want to be in business for yourself? If your first inclination is that you want to make lots of money, then this may not be the right decision for you. There is certainly the opportunity for riches through entrepreneurial pursuits, but unfortunately, most business owners do not strike

Free SWOT Template

2008-06-25T04:38:00.002-06:00

I wanted to provide some additional help to anyone that is looking to create a SWOT analysis. Here is a template that you can use to at least start the process. The template can be found at http://solutionbusinessplans.com/Documents/free_SWOT_analysis_template.pdf. Hope this helps.

Change Management

2007-09-20T20:52:00.000-06:00

Change management is a very interesting and complicated issue for so many organizations. Machiavelli once stated, "There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institutions, and merely lukewarm defenders in those who should

The Benefits of starting a home business

2007-07-29T13:24:00.000-06:00

Many people would like to work for themselves. Although it is not for everyone it can be very lucrative for those people that can successfully pull it off. I grew up in the home of an entrepreneur of thirty-five years. At times money was short and at other times we had an abundance of resources. We enjoyed the fact that dad owned his time and was available when we needed him.The greatest benefit

What is a SWOT analysis and how do I use it?

2007-07-29T13:17:00.000-06:00

How many businesses start operations without a plan? Certainly, most businesses will have an idea of what type of product or service to provide, which is obviously important. From there the new business owner will then decide on a price and a distribution method for the new product or service to be provided. Once these decisions have been made the new business is born and the company is moving in

Why businesses fail?

2007-07-29T12:56:00.000-06:00

Parts of this article are shown on my website. It is from http://www.thebeehive.org/. I am wondering if you have found these points to be true of the businesses that you have either started, been involved in, or been familiar with.Why Businesses Fail"Most businesses fail, but your's doesn't have to. Find out why most businesses don't make it past the first 6-12 months and what you can do to