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Real estate is a tricky business with a lot of ins and outs that can be hard to understand. Getting informed is the key. Looking for some advice before setting out on your first deal or even after establishing yourself as reputable agent? Consider this advice if you’re in the... Read more

As the end of 2017 approaches, aspiring entrepreneurs will reassess their situations and consider taking the plunge. It doesn’t happen overnight. Rather, it is a process. Here are some things to consider before taking that first step. Conduct thorough market research Before making any investments, conduct market research to determine... Read more

It’s holiday season! Most of you probably won’t be celebrating all of the upcoming holidays, but collectively, your customers will, and they’re all opportunities to push out more sales. Now is the time to get organized. Here are nine things that you have to do now to be more memorable this... Read more

So, you’re ready to start a company. You have a great product or service you think people will really like, and you’re ready to get started. There’s just one question: Where do you start?  Building a company from scratch is not easy, especially if you intend for that company to... Read more

For different reasons, individuals and small businesses rarely do a thorough background and credit check of their business clients. This creates a large information gap when it comes to knowing exactly who you’re dealing with. Small Business Coach: Know Your Clients First Everyday information about a business and even looking... Read more

Sometimes the most valuable advice comes from fellow small business entrepreneurs, not the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Behind every business is a person, and behind every person is a story. That’s why we asked entrepreneurs to give their advice about the importance of serving their customers, their communities,... Read more

Whether it’s ensuring your customers are happy or it’s perfecting your products and services, you’ll need to keep pushing on with a new business. With that said, there’s one area that’s often overlooked by small business owners: accounting. Even if you aren’t a financial expert, it’s absolutely necessary that you... Read more

For those of you who want to start your own small business on the cheap, but are worried about seemingly insufficient funds, here are a few ways you can become a successful entrepreneur despite an almost non-existent budget. 1. Start With Home. With Apple and Facebook leading the pack, almost... Read more

More than 52 percent of businesses today are home-based. Garages, basements, and attics are being transformed into the corporate headquarters of the newest entrepreneurs–home-based businesspeople. And, with technological advances in smartphones, tablets, and iPads as well as rising demand for “service-oriented” businesses, the opportunities seem to be endless. Is a... Read more

The failure rate of startup businesses is a common story. And many of these startups were founded on great business ideas. You might ask yourself why businesses built on brilliant ideas still fail. The answer is usually fairly simple. Having an idea for a business and having an idea about... Read more

Learning How to Turn Promise into Profit Joe is the CEO of a growing IT consultant firm that provide network management solutions as well as selling and repairing computer equipment out of a retail store. He has two silent partners in the business who lent him some money to get... Read more

A body requires routine checks and examinations for its health. So does a business. No matter what stage your business is in, to keep it going you must check its systems, pay attention to any ailments and prevent early death. For the newborn business, the goals and system checks are... Read more

Running a business without a strong business plan is like rock climbing blindfolded. Your chances of making it successfully to the top are slim. And the climb up will definitely be risky. Contrary to popular belief and practice, a business plan is not only a means to securing financing. Instead... Read more

Small business owners want to know how to increase their small business earnings. The good news is there are many ways to make more money. This includes managing every aspect of your practice and striving for productivity growth.      Here is a checklist with 34 ways you can make more... Read more

Dentist’s revenue jumps with one simple process change. Janice started a dental surgery practice three years ago. She had grown the business from nothing, reaching breakeven quickly through word of mouth and then moving into profitability. However, she also felt there was so much more potential to grow. When her... Read more

It is only to be expected that business owners make financial mistakes which can jeopardize their dreams. Here are four of the most common small business mistakes and how business owners can avoid them. Failing to plan Few small businesses have a working budget and cash flow forecast which is... Read more

Taking your business from the start-up phase to becoming a medium-sized enterprise is a pivotal step for many entrepreneurs. If you are at this stage, congratulations! You have succeeded where many others have failed, and you are potentially on your way to becoming a very successful company. That said, there... Read more

Getting closer to your goals, one day at a time requires some planning… But when it comes to our to-do lists, far too many of us become undisciplined yes-women and yes-men. We complete easy tasks as we attempt to feel productive, instead of actually being productive. In actuality, the tasks we... Read more

Hiring your first employee is a big step. You’ll want to make sure that you help your new hire to maximize their performance. We suggest following four steps that are simple, but time tested: 1. Set the right goals Goal setting is essential. It helps employees to prioritize their activities and... Read more

Helping your business reach its goals for success is within your power. Boosting productivity and efficiency gives small businesses a competitive edge and can often mean the difference between thriving or barely hanging on. Though increasing efficiency can be hard at times, finding small ways to boost your team’s productivity... Read more

Just as the before and after images on the website show the amazing transformations of their clients… So too has local business Jesse James Fit in Flower Mound experienced its own metamorphosis. Office Manager Maddie and Administrative Assistant Sally provided some valuable insight on the weight loss center and elite... Read more