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Most businesses would like to develop their markets and embrace the opportunity of developing internationally— but very few actually do anything about going global. Part of the reason behind this lethargy is a lack of knowledge about their international market opportunities. Some in-house international market research can provide you with the kn Read More

Instead, if Jim hires his kids, making their wages a valid business expense, he saves about 30% on what he is paying them, by making sure their money is on the before tax side of the formula.

Sales minus Business Expenses (including paying the kids) = Profit. Profit minus tax = Jim's money. Read More

With 2010 fast approaching a recent survey of 2000 marketers by the Center for Media Research looked at the most popular mediums used. It found that while email is still the most popular, social networks look set to soon overtake it. Read More

The easiest way to learn things is by repeated exposure, ideally in small bursts that don't take too much time. That's exactly how Internet Riches author Scott Fox designed his new Traffic Building School! Watching one short video each day for 50+ days will teach you a LOT about online marketing. This new course is free for the first Read More

When Goldman Sachs announced $500 million in funding for "small business" many small companies hit hard by the recession lined up to get a piece of the action...only to find they didn't fit into the company's criteria for planned recipients of the funding. For more, read the story from the Wall Street Journal's online network in the small bus Read More

A business that makes the decision to be environmentally-conscious will often promote goodwill among potential customers, while making the world a better place for future generations. Many businesses hesitate to adopt green practices because they fear it will hurt their bottom line and negatively impact profits. But many eco-conscious businesses d Read More

One easy way to promote your business is through customer testimonials. Asking satisfied customers to say a bit about their experience with your business adds to your credibility and can be an inexpensive yet powerful way to market your product, especially if large numbers of people are still unfamiliar with your brand, who you are and what you do Read More

Running a successful business entails keeping accurate and timely financial information. A clear financial picture allows you to monitor the success or failure of your business. A good record keeping system also provides you with the information you need to evaluate the financial consequences of your financial decisions. Read More

One in ten adults in the US today has started a business. Australia is not far behind with one in twelve, and Brazil is ahead with one in eight according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2000). By contrast, the older established countries are less entrepreneurial: for example, Germany (one in 25), the UK (one in 33), Finland and Sweden (one Read More

If you own a business, chances are you've already considered expansion in some respect - whether in terms of product and service offerings, marketing operations, or the number of staff you employ. What's more, the size of your business has likely had great influence on your ideas of expansion. For instance, small businesses often start with a base Read More