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Does Your Small Business Really Need a Website?
Before you spend any money on a Web site ask yourself these questions. The answers will help you understand first, if you need a Web site, and second, how a site can enhance your business.
Do you really need a Web site for your small business?...
Honest Business Opportunity Or Fraud?
INTRODUCTION
There are so many small business opportunities out there it can be very hard to tell a scam from a good way to make money. The internet seems to have generated more scams than honest business opportunities, but you can turn the...
Small Corporate Offering Registration (SCOR)
The Small Corporate Registration was designed specifically for
small businesses. It allows small companies to raise equity or
debt capital publicly without having to register with Securities
and Exchange Commission. It is designed to streamline...
Surefire Ways to Attain Moneymaking Success
You have probably heard other people say that "Money isn't everything" or "Money can't buy happiness." They may be right in some aspects; but it's not just about the money.
It's about having an ideal lifestyle - being able to have control...
Tips For Starting A Legitimate Home-Based Business
The number of home-based business opportunities is rapidly growing. In fact, over 50% of small business owners work from home. Numerous programs and options are available. If you would like a legitimate home based business but are having...
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Business Consulting and the Small Market
Many small businesses spend their short lifetimes, struggling
and floundering, before they finally go belly up. While the
average person tends to support small businesses and will claim
that they prefer 'mom and pop' stores, the fact remains that few
can compete with the large market chains that are quickly
spreading across the country. What many fail to realize,
however, is that business consulting offers these small
companies a chance to fight back.
"What can business consulting do," you might ask? Sadly, most
small businesses fail for what would seem the most obvious of
reasons; poor marketing techniques, poor accessibility, and a
simple game of not being able to keep up with the Jones'.
Business consulting offers an outsider's view and a professional
critique; just as a good writer often relies upon the assistance
of a skilled editor, the business consultant uses experience,
taking a good idea and making it great.
Business consulting covers all aspects, from the ground up.
Sure, you may have the starting capitol for your business,
but
what about location? What name have you chosen for your
business? Surprisingly, something as simple as whether you call
your store "Beth's Flower Shop" or "Beth's Blooms" can have a
drastic effect on your business. Does the outside of your store
draw people in and, once they are there, does it leave a lasting
impression? How do you intend to compete with the larger markets?
Finding consultation is easy and will prove to be a wise
investment, whether you choose to open a flower shop, a video
rental, or start your own clothing line. Most people aren't
afraid to ask their friends, "What do you think?" and they
expect an honest answer. Business consulting offers exactly what
you look for; an honest opinion, helpful suggestions, and the
strategy that will make your business a success.
About the author:
James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and
researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of
interest. Read more at www.business-con
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