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Stop Waiting and Get Your Business Plan Going!

Stop Waiting and Get Your Business Plan Going!

Too many accountants can only take the numbers you give them and put these into a financial model.  I help people figure out what their entire business is going to look like and then put it together in one package.  It doesn’t matter if you need ...

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Business Idea #97: Pet Waste Removal Service

Business Idea #97: Pet Waste Removal Service

Pet Waste Removal Business This might not be for everyone, but there are profits here for the scooping (yeah I know bad joke)! Business Idea: In my mind, this is exactly something that people will pay for.  Fills their desire not to scoop poop!  Remember people are willing to pay for things ...

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Business Idea #72: Boot Camp Instructor (In Detail)

Business Idea #72: Boot Camp Instructor (In Detail)

I love this start up idea! Boot Camp classes are such a big trend now and when you break it down, its a fairly simple business, especially in a location where its always nice out! Business Idea: Offer a Fitness Boot camp in your area.  Outdoor is one of the best/cheapest, ...

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9 Ways to Test Your Business Idea

9 Ways to Test Your Business Idea

So you have a great idea....or so you think.  How can you quickly get an idea if there might be a market for your idea or product?  Tradition says you should start writing a business plan and work through that.  While I still think there is great value in going ...

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The #1 Reason You Should Start Your Own Business

The #1 Reason You Should Start Your Own Business

Exit Strategy:  Where is the final payoff ? The days of huge stock option gains at your employer are gone.  I still hear the stories from some friends who were lucky enough to cash out in the internet and buy the nice cottage up north, or steak and strippers on option ...

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Isn’t It Time To Start Your Own Business Video?

[16 Aug 2010 | View Comments]

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Stop Waiting and Get Your Business Plan Going!

[15 Aug 2010 | View Comments]

Too many accountants can only take the numbers you give them and put these into a financial model.  I help people figure out what their entire business is going to look like and then put it together in one package.  It doesn’t matter if you need a full business plan or just a financial model [...]

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How to Make a Retailer Want to Offer Your Product or Service

[15 Aug 2010 | View Comments]

push from Crestock Stock Images Trying to find a small business idea is one of the toughest tasks for an entrepreneur.  Sometimes you have a great idea that you “KNOW” there is a demand for. However, you need to convince another store or provider to actually agree to sell or offer your service.  Now you [...]

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Get New Customers with foursquare

[23 Jul 2010 | View Comments]

So what is four square and why does your small business need it? Chances are if you are a small business owner and running your business like you should be, you probably have not heard about four square just yet, which is great! This is your chance to get in on it before everyone else [...]

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Small Business Idea #98: Toy Rental Service

[9 Jun 2010 | View Comments]

Here is an idea I heard about reading online and decided to do a little  investigation into it.  The idea is a toy rental service, sort of like Netflix, where people rent a set number of toys for a monthly fee.  Before I started any research, I started doing a quick break even analysis. I wanted to figure out how many customers I would need to have at around $30 a month to get about $5k in revenue a month.  I figured that was a good starting place.  (more…)

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How to Start an iPhone Repair Business

[8 Jul 2010 | View Comments]

How many of your friends have an Iphone?  Yes, it seems so many people have them and the ipod touch.  So just think about your circle of friends…..I know in mine, I’d say almost half have one or the other.  This is a business that has great potential right now, but you’ll need to act [...]

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How to Get a Professional Logo for Your New Business

[9 Jul 2010 | View Comments]

When you are starting your own business, you need to put your best foot forward right from the start! You will have very limited time to get someone’s attention and earn their trust. One problem many small businesses have is that they look small and amateur. How many times have you seen a store or [...]

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Stop Waiting and Get Your Business Plan Going!

[15 Aug 2010 | View Comments]

Too many accountants can only take the numbers you give them and put these into a financial model.  I help people figure out what their entire business is going to look like and then put it together in one package.  It doesn’t matter if you need a full business plan or just a financial model [...]

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