Building a Business that Booms, Despite the Bust

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Despite the fact that it’s been going on for several years now nobody seems willing to describe the recession as a depression or, worse still,

The “Great 21st Century Depression“.

Possibly this is because political leaders and financial experts don’t want to put us all into a panic, but the truth is that these tough economic times don’t seem to be going anywhere fast.

Ironically, depressions, recessions, downturns or financially disastrous eras are actually great times for small businesses. Many large, household names started out in the back bedroom and/or garage of a singularly unemployable desperado!

For anyone facing redundancy or coming to terms with it, starting up your own firm is a serious and potentially lucrative option.

So where to start? [Read more…] about Building a Business that Booms, Despite the Bust

Online Business Opportunities And The Lies The Cause

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Why Online Business Opportunities Are Killing Peoples Dreams

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Before you start saying: “What the hell are you talking about Larry your involved with online business opportunities”.

I am, but I also have been burned dozens of time, spent thousands of wasted dollars and beat my head against the wall more times than I can count. I have an moral obligation to tell you that if you are not careful you will find yourself on the short end of a stick. [Read more…] about Online Business Opportunities And The Lies The Cause

Guidelines for Setting Up a Home Office

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In recent years, the number of people working from home has increased significantly. If you are planning on joining the bandwagon, here are some guidelines for setting up a home office which will ensure productivity and efficiency.

1. Write down the main needs

Before turning one of the rooms of your house into an office, write down a ‘critical needs’ list. Include all the basic items you require for your office e.g. a computer, desk, telephone, printer, among others. For instance, a fine artist would need a large table for their artwork and a smaller desk for a computer. A real estate agent, on the other hand, would need extra space for meeting with clients and for keeping storage cabinets. When writing your list of needs, consider all the ways possible uses of the home office. [Read more…] about Guidelines for Setting Up a Home Office

What You Need for a Successful Home-Based Business

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Running a home-based business isn’t as easy as it might first seem. While a lot of people see the glamorous side of working from home, like not having a boss to report to, being able to skip the early morning commute, and not having to live inside an office cubicle, what they don’t see is how hard it is to make a home-based business not only work, but work successfully. Having the right idea is just the beginning. [Read more…] about What You Need for a Successful Home-Based Business

Wide Spread Economic Panic – The Economy And You

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And The Economy Collapsed…

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By now there are thousands of people globally hurting in today’s economy. Many people are wondering where is the light at the end of the tunnel?

This current situation has attracted many people to the internet in hopes of supplementing their income. If you ask me the best place to put money is into business building. [Read more…] about Wide Spread Economic Panic – The Economy And You

Do You Have A Marketing Budget?

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How to Plan Your Marketing Budget

Every business must utilize marketing to sustain itself and make revenue. Your marketing budget becomes most effective when it is planned and tracked. One of the most important planning exercises youâ€™ll do is developing a marketing calendar and budget.

By developing a strategic marketing budget, youâ€™ll find yourself relying less on your business credit card to cover your expenses. And, when you do pull that card out of your wallet, youâ€™ll know how much you can afford to charge to the card. [Read more…] about Do You Have A Marketing Budget?