Selling to new customers can be hard. They know that you are in it to make money, and if you don’t have a good reputation or references, you might have a tough time. Rather than give new potential customers the hard sale, it could be best to build a strong word of mouth marketing approach […]
Bringing in a VA to Help With Your Business
July 31, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sometimes, building a new business can be tough. Whether you are starting a brick and mortar store or work in the virtual world, sometimes you need help. If you are not big enough to hire an employee, but you still need a little extra help, a virtual assistant could be just what you need. There […]
4 Ways to Reduce Taxes for Self-Employment
July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Everyone is always looking for ways to reduce taxes. And it can be even more important for owners of small businesses, because you bear an even higher tax burden than a regular employee. 1. Deduct Your Valid Expenses The first thing you can do is make sure that you are accurately keeping track of […]
How To Take Advantage of Supplier Financing
July 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Supplier financing is a situation in which a supplier delivers the goods or services to the buyer using some type of deferred payment scheme. This has benefits for both the buyer and seller, and is common in many situations. However, if you are an entrepreneur just starting out, it could be hard to get supplier […]
3 Ways Banks are Becoming Entrepreneurial
May 21, 2012 By 2 Comments
According to the dictionary, entrepreneurial means “willing to take risks to make a profit”. Based on the years leading up to the financial crisis, that would be an accurate description of banking practices worldwide. Banks were doing anything they thought they could to make a profit. However, since 2009, it has been rare to see […]
