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Top Sources of Passive IncomeWho says you have to work hard just to earn some cash? In today’s online world, earning money even without doing anything is possible! Place your bet on passive income-generating ventures and you’ll see what it means to earn money without toiling so hard. According to the Internal Revenue Service, passive income is money earned […] 10 Tips on How to Sell Your BusinessHaving one’s own business is a great deal of work. It could get overwhelming to the point that you want to let it go. Selling a business is an important event where you have the opportunity to reap financial rewards for your hard work and sacrifice. You need to put just as much preparation into […] Are You Ready To Sell Your Company?Selling your company after investing years of hard work and money is a difficult and long process. David Lonsdale of Allegiance Capital in his article that appeared at Inc.com says you have to ask yourself some questions to find out if you are ready to let go – Who do you want to sell your […] Why Family Businesses FailMany small businesses are family-owned or –controlled. Nevertheless, most family businesses struggle and about only a quarter survive. The Globe and Mail lists why most family businesses fail. Writer Leah Golob decries the lack of professionals – lawyers, accountants, financial planners, etc. – who have thorough understanding of the intricacies of family businesses. These usually […] Small Business For Mit RomneyEntrepreneur.com shares the results of a survey conducted around the first week of August by Manta.com. The respondents are about 2,000 small business owners who were asked what political issue affects their small businesses. Twenty percent of the respondents answered health care and tax policy as having the most impact on their companies. Other pressing […] Small Business Bankruptcies Are DecliningA new Equifax’s Small Business Bankruptcy Report reveal that small business bankruptcies are down the second quarter of 2012 by 17% more compared to the first quarter. This is the fourth quarter in a row that showed decreasing small business bankruptcies. Equifax’s chief economist, Amy Crews Cutts told Courtney Rubin of the American Express Open […] Trade Show PR Mining – It’s Not Just the Fastest, Biggest Gun“We don’t need no badges. I don’t have to show you any stinking badges.” – Gold Hat (Alfonso Bedoya), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Warner Bros – 1948) Conventions/conferences are events that challenge a man’s (and woman’s) stamina. They push you to the limits of creativity and performance. Companies spend hundreds of thousands, no […] Which of these SEO Best Practices Do You Follow?Search high and low for tips, tricks and secrets for SEO and you will be bombarded with information load. Do this, don’t do that, only do this when … it can be overwhelming. In today’s article we have compiled a number of “SEO Best Practices” as related to Website Design, Content and Linking. Can you […] Evolution Within The Automotive Industry – How Entrepreneurs Have Sought AdvantageWe live in undeniably strange and contrasting socio-economic times, as although technological advancement continues to empower aspiring entrepreneurs their dreams are often restricted by the threat of global recession. While many may give up on their goals, however, there are a select few that have sought out opportunity amid a barren economic wasteland. Take the […] Marketing Millionaires: How These Coupon Moguls Made Money by Saving Consumers CashMost consumers know what a coupon is and the benefits associated with it. Traditionally, this is a document that allows a you to get a specified discount when you purchase a product or service from an outlet or a network of outlets. But that’s the concept of traditional coupons. Enter online coupons and big money […] Holiday Season Looks Brighter … Tougher“Make a buck, make a buck. Even in Brooklyn it’s the same – don’t care what Christmas stands for, just make a buck, make a buck.” – Alfred, Macy Janitor, “Miracle on 34th Street,” 20th Century Fox, 1947 Predicting holiday spending is never easy; but that sure doesn’t stop the analysts, researchers and retailers. They’re […] Showrooming is an Opportunity Retailers Shouldn’t RefuseEmpowered Consumer – Mobile and web technologies haven’t put today’s retailers in a position they can’t refuse but have helped give consumers complete information about products, services and outlets. A more enlightened consumer should help produce a happier customer and better relationship for all parties. Stop me if you heard this one – “A gal […] Customer Support Channels – Drive FriendlyWhile driving from the Austin (TX) airport to our soon-to-be-open new Creative Design & Customer Support Center, I had to smile as I passed one of the highway signs that urge drivers to “Drive Friendly.” During an early site survey, our contractor explained that the signs encourage Texans to yield to other drivers and be […] The Cloud Success, Residue is All Your Fault“You may have seen a meteor shower, but I bet you’ve never seen a shower “meatier” than this.” – Sam Sparks, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” Columbia Pictures, 2009 Listen to Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff at this year’s Dreamforce ’12 and life, business couldn’t be better …we live in the virtual world with all […] Home-Based Businesses & Franchises Growing In PopularityAre you looking for a business opportunity with lower budget? Sara Wilson at AllBusiness.com discusses the increasing viability of home-based franchises. The popularity of these businesses is benefiting many households nationwide as these home-based ventures generate at least 50% of the owner’s income, according to a survey by the Small Business Success Index. Franchise lawyer […] SBA Business Loans – Is 90% Business Financing Possible?The International Franchise Association relates the experience of Marla and Jason Brunk with the SBA 504 Program. The Brunks saw in the Goddard School a business they want to operate. With Marla’s retirement funds, they were able to purchase a franchise and launched their first Goddard School in 2006. An opportunity to own the building […] Small Business News: Does Obama Know How To Create Jobs?Fox Business released the video and transcript of IFA President Steve Caldeira’s interview criticizing U.S. President Barack Obama’s tax policies. Caldeira laments the president’s “legendary” neglect of the job problem in the nation. He does not buy the president’s argument that he’s been too busy to meet the Jobs council. He says the president just […] Papa John’s Pizza to Raise Prices Because of ObamacareThe Inquisitr reports the announced plan of John Schnatter, CEO of Papa John’s Pizza, to raise prices of about $.20 per order. This is so the company can offer its 165,000 employees health care benefits in compliance with the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare. The law applies to all businesses with more than 50 employees. […] Largest Veteran Hiring Fair Held In DetroitBrad Cooper in The White House Blog reports on his experience when he joined the Department of Veterans Affairs and thousands of veterans at the largest hiring fair held in Detroit in July. This fair for veterans was a continuation of the efforts of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces Initiative […] Taking Control of Your Own FutureParanoid or Proactive – Some spend their workdays in quiet desperation, hoping they will never be found out, while others have gained confidence in using uncertainty as a challenge to help their company – and themselves – to move forward. It’s not always easy, but it does make your days interesting. You either know from […] |
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