Looking After Yourself And Your Staff At Work
Posted on November 17th, 2009
Wouldn’t it be great if our bodies could diagnose and fix themselves so we wouldn’t have to worry about going to the dentist, or visiting the doctor and you’d never fall foul of the usual round of cold and flu viruses that magically appear at this time of year?
Unfortunately, there isn’t yet a Matrix style programme that we can download into heads to sort out our health. And yet most of us, if we stopped to listen to our bodies and took some simple measures, could actually prevent a lot of the illnesses we have.
Ok so you’re rushing around trying to meet with clients, grabbing a quick lunch and preparing an important presentation, but a small amount of time spent on yourself and the welfare of your staff could pay dividends in the future. It’s one of those investments that we should make but often don’t to our cost.
Healthy Environment Providing a healthy environment for you and your staff is vital to help reduce accidents and keeping people safe. It everyone’s re
Don’t Let Problem Employees Ruin a Business
Posted on November 15th, 2009
One of the worst human resource decisions a business owner can make is to terminate an employee without having an action plan and access to reliable documentation.
The worst human resource-related decision a business owner can make is to keep unproductive, disruptive employees on the payroll. However, the second worst decision is to fire employees without developing and following a plan of action that protects the business from grievances and law suits.
Unfortunately, entrepreneurs often become intimidated by the fear of negative repercussions from terminating an employee. There is good reason to be concerned because terminations performed unfairly, discriminatorily, or without proper documentation can lead to formal grievances or law suits.
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Disadvantages of Buying Businesses for Sale by Owner
Posted on November 13th, 2009
Business for sale by owner, or FSBO, is an attempt by a business owner to sell his or her own company. While it is understandable that offers of this kind can easily attract a lot of interest, prospective buyers of FSBO should exercise a significant amount of caution; such an opportunity can often prove to be far more risky than it may appear at first sight. On the other hand, buying an established company can also be a very rewarding endeavor. What can be done to minimize the risk and foster the chance for success?
Buying a FSBO Business – an Opportunity and a Challenge Even the most inexperienced entrepreneur knows by heart that you should not always trust everything that a seller says. Why would this be different when buying a business for sale by owner? Here are just a few ideas for thought.
First, it is possible that the owner of that business will attempt to overstate his or her business profits. Y Read full article…
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Cleantech Venture Capital Trends: More China & Less Solar
Posted on November 13th, 2009
There is no escaping China’s growing impact on clean technology investing. Even at Boston Cleantech Venture Day, held on Nov. 10 and focused on helping European come to the U.S. to raise capital and to penetrate American markets, China’s growing role was front and center.
“We’ve got to keep our eyes on China,” said Alexander “Hap” Ellis of Rockport Capital Partners, five of whose portfolio companies have Chinese manufacturing facilities. “China is becoming a leader in the deployment of clean technology and … will be superb in manufacturing and in stimulating demand.”
“Ten years fast forward and this is an Asian game,” added Jörg Sperling of WHEB Ventures. “The days of billion dollar IPOs of European solar companies are gone.”
No kidding. Of the 16 European firms that pitched investors at the venture event, not a one was a solar startup. “Two years ago, it would be
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Breaking Down The 100K A Year Barrier With Your Small Business
Posted on November 8th, 2009
Several of my friends and acquaintances that follow MyWifeQuitHerJob.com find it hard to believe that our online wedding linens business can possibly make 100 thousand dollars a year in profits for selling to such a tiny niche. And they are correct. We don’t make 100K a year. We make much more than that now that our business has expanded and we are more established.
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While a six figure profit number might seem like a lot of money at first, getting to 100K a year is actually not an insurmountable task when you look at the number in smaller, more manageable pieces. In fact, my wife and I initially chose 100K to be our profit goal for the first year because we felt that it was a number we could actually hit. That, and 100K per year was roughly the salary that my wife left behind when she quit her day job.
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Successful Entrepreneurs Track Business Finances
Posted on November 7th, 2009
An entrepreneur must find a talented, experienced accountant who is able to provide solid advice on understanding and tracking revenues and expenses.
The success and viability of a small business can often hinge on an entrepreneur’s ability to establish a firm financial foundation. Finding a professional accountant who is knowledgeable and able to provide good advice on understanding and tracking financial information is essential, and must be one of the first tasks completed. Changing accountants in mid-stream is difficult and time / cost consuming, so getting it right the first time is important.
Characteristics of a Good Accountant
No concrete formula exists for identifying an accountant who matches well with a specific business. However, there are several things that need to be determined about an accountant before committing to a hiring decision.
- Talk to business colleagues to create a list of local accountants who have good reputations and track records for success. D
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Dan McComb Interview, Biznik.com Co-Founder Shares His Entrepreneurial Secrets
Posted on November 6th, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
Today I am delighted to present an interview with a remarkable Entrepreneur – Dan McComb.
Dan is one of the co-founders of Biznik.com
Biznik.com is a website I only discovered recently and I have to say I am very impressed. In a very short time, Dan and his co-founder Lara Feltin have built a remarkable community of entrepreneurs and small businesses dedicated to helping each other succeed. Wh
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