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We talk a lot about business plans. What should they include? Should they be 50 pages or just 1 page? Should you pay someone to create it, use a template, or do it yourself? One thing you don’t see as much discussion about is what you need to do before creating a business plan. Unfortunately this is a step that’s skipped by a lot of entrepreneurs, and it’s one that can have a very positive effect on the success of your business. Luckily even if you already have a business plan, it’s never too late for this step. It’s a Life Plan - and before making another business or personal decision, you would be wise to have one in place Read More

There are some bright spots in the economy, and one such ray of light can be found in the statistics about new business startups. It seems that those with an entrepreneurial spark have turned hardship into opportunity in a big way Read More

BP gas station owners are turning towards marketing to help commuters better understand that their money isn't going towards the large oil company responsible for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Gas station marketing has always been a strategy filled with opportunity because there are so many independently owned units Read More

GA Felon Search (www.gafelonsearch.ga.gov)allows you to quickly and easily verify whether your applicant has a felony conviction in Georgia. All you need is a name, date of birth, and gender to search. Before you go any further in the interview process, use GA Felon Search. Read More

I’ll never forget that coffee mug. It was the second year of my sales career, and I had finally submitted a proposal that got me invited to “present and defend” in front the powers that be in the executive conference room of one of my key customers. It sat in the middle of the table. Papa frog, mama frog and baby frog, smiling happily under that goofy slogan Read More

Interview with Pete Savage co-author of The Wealthy Freelancer on the keys to creating a successful freelance business and the differences between a freelancer and entrepreneu Read More

In the franchise industry there are certain truisms which have remained virtually unchanged over the years. I refer to them as The Laws of Franchising Read More

Hiring your first employee is a huge step. Not only does it mean relinquishing some element of control over your business, it also involves taking care of a host of federal and state government regulatory requirements, tax laws, and compensation demands.

Here are 10 steps you need to follow to ensure you are in compliance with the law Read More

How realtors can differentiate themselves by create a video of the neighborhood you serve for your website. Let the lights shine on your neighborhood and differentiate yourself from other realtors in your area Read More

Lots of salespeople are challenged by having to make cold calls. But there are some principles that, if taken to heart and adopted into your practice, can make cold calling a lot more effective Read More