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Akhil Shahani
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15th May 2008
Most home based and small businesses rely on classified advertisements to market their services and products. Getting good results with a classified ad isn't as simple as it seems. There is more to it than just writing two or three lines of copy and pla...
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15th May 2008
A business can grow in many ways. First of all, there is organic growth – or that which comes as a result of market expansion or from eating into a rival’s business. Another option is to grow inorganically, by way of acquisition of a rival business.
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15th May 2008
Choosing the right legal structure for your company is one of the most important decisions you will have to make when starting a business. Why is this decision so critical? The business structure that you choose will affect how much you pay in taxes, the ...
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15th May 2008
“Where have all the good men gone
And where are all the gods?
Where's the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and turn and dream
of what I need”
Bonnie Tyler, Holdin...
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15th May 2008
In 1983, American Express raised over $1.7 million for the renovation and development of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Foundation. The company made a one-cent donation to the Statue of Liberty every time someone used its charge card and the number ...
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15th May 2008
Did you know that the most common cause of failure of small businesses is a shortage of cash to meet running costs? This happens because of poor cash management. Don’t let this happen to you. Take control and manage your cash effectively to minimize t...
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15th May 2008
You’ve been thinking of starting your own business, but are afraid to go out and launch one completely from scratch. You could explore the possibility referred to as a “business opportunity package”. We will explain the ins and outs of this kind of...
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15th May 2008
It’s indeed a small world, and if you don’t believe that, the theory of Six Degrees of Separation will certainly prove it to you. Moreover, with business networking approaching an art form, people are being connected more closely than ever. So if yo...
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15th May 2008
Talking about business laws in microscopic detail would need a couple of months of your time! There is indeed a plethora of legislation that governs small businesses, ranging from state to county laws. Some are relevant to your business even today whe...
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15th May 2008
We’ve all had those forgettable moments of monumental stupidity. Who hasn’t got a faux pas in the closet that still gets talked about? While goof ups in general may do little harm other than dent the ego, business gaffes can have much more serious con...
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15th May 2008
After you reach a certain stage in your business, ideas for expansion begin to occupy your thoughts. And why not! Sales are up and customers are happy; you almost begin to feel that the business is running on auto-pilot. That’s when you get the itch t...
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15th May 2008
Most businesses have a mission statement, centered round qualities and values they swear to uphold. How many manage to observe the protocol is questionable, however. Do business ethics matter? Is it sensible to hold on to values when you can have an upp...
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15th May 2008
Entrepreneurs get restless and entrepreneurs get bored. In a bid to get their adrenal juices going, business owners might succumb to the temptation of taking up another new business. Or the prospect of taking advantage of the opportunities presented by a ...
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15th May 2008
If you, like most people, think that starting a business is the toughest part of entrepreneurship, allow us to change your view. Managing a successful business year after year, while ensuring that it is protected from harm, is even more challenging. Ten...
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15th May 2008
No founder wants to think of a scenario in which he or she is forced to wind up shop, yet business bankruptcy is a hard reality. When does one take a decision to call it quits? Is there more than one way of closing down, and if so, what are the implicat...
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