The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 29, 2009

The worst business start-up mistakes by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 29, 2009 Although many people decide to try and realise their dream of starting their own business, unfortunately it often turns into a nightmare for them. Also, it is important not to lose focus of your main priority as a small business: making money. Just a opinion!

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APRIL 21, 2008

Takeover Disasters by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 22, 2008 The process of taking over another company can be a very exciting time for you and your business, but it can very quickly turn into an unpleasant experience with serious lasting consequences. Legislation or consumer attitudes towards products and advertising can be vastly different.

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MARCH 2, 2010

The process of bootstrapping can make it possible for even those with empty pockets to fulfill their ambitions if they have the head and the heart for it. As someone who is in the process of getting a business off the ground, I can relate to a and have personally used a lot of the suggestions you mention. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 27, 2010

I look forward to reading about the featured business, however, I will know that it only made it up there because the owner convinced more of his family and friends to click on the “like&# button, as opposed to a analytical judgement of their business plan and processes. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 7, 2007

So instead of digging through file folders and your “sent&# email, here are five suggestions for setting up quick and dirty business processes and organizing your information for easy access:… &# Being organized from day one will save you a lot of time and help you to stay focused on your business – not your office.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Carl Said on January 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm Yes managing chnage and incorporating process and making sure they are adhered to is very challenging. Although it seems obvious, the passion that SMEs have for what they do can lead them to ignore the need for a market. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 19, 2008

However, the initial process of incorporation can be lengthy and expensive. that you will need the help of a lawyer at some point early on, whether you are in the process of determining the legal form of your business or choosing a name. The corporation itself is able to quite easily raise capital by selling off stock.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

The other day I was working with a new strategy client and we were reviewing her client sales and communication processes. What sets Batchbook apart from all of the other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools out there? Our great customer service!   I'll also share that your customer service is fast! 

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2008

Once you know where your money is going and what benefit you derive from this expenditure, you can start thinking about different – more cost effective – ways to achieve the same result, and have a healthier small business in the process. A Guide for Everyone Said on June 25th, 2009 at 8:22 pm Interesting article.

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MARCH 30, 2010

Working a full time job definitely slows down this process considering working online is not my primary income source. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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OCTOBER 26, 2007

It usually indicates problems during the hiring process or management problems within the company. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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MAY 20, 2008

This would save time and cut down on the level of involvement you would need to have in the process. CV Writing | Blogger Said on May 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm Great idea for a start up Stefan. curt Said on October 30th, 2009 at 4:38 am Thanks for the interesting post. Chris Burgoyne www.loan-machine.co.uk www.iva-machine.co.uk

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AUGUST 7, 2007

Only need very little business experience: we live in a time when business processes are rewritten, and much happens online, information, advice and tools are available for free, communities help you to build online networks and make starting easy. It’s all about matching the right personality with the right business. Be very realistic.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

How many times have you started to do something then not fully understood the softawre that you are using, which stopped the whole process ? Medisoft Software Said on June 13th, 2009 at 8:07 am It seems that Winweb is a great way to go. Good support Vital !! What a great team.keep up the great work. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Henal Said on July 16th, 2009 at 6:57 am Your works could not be more true! Online business marketing for many is just a task, for me it is a way to see if I can get results from my efforts and I take pride in the process. Regards Henal Nataly Said on August 12th, 2009 at 6:24 pm Absolutely agree! Isn’t that great?

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Here is some of what she emailed me: “… I was a nurse of 13 years experience in all areas of nursing and a practicing aroma therapist, so using my extensive knowledge in health care and natural essential oils and emollients I created my blend, Tattoo Aftercare®, (Scots are also famous for blending skills!) Love it and need it.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

This has created not only many health problems like cardiovascular disease, a weaker immune system, frequent headaches, backache to name but a few, but also social problems in areas like child-care, care for relatives, increase in divorces and other symptoms of a social fabric breakdown. Work-Life Balance 2.0 great work stefan.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 31, 2006

But there is another definition that is largely being overlooked: Software that allows a company to conduct it’s everyday business, supporting most of the core, fairly standard business processes any company performs repeatedly. There's a lot of "fat" in that sales process that needs to be cut out.

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MAY 10, 2006

The third category in my mind is the very-very small business, possibly with 1-5 employees, who are likely all do-it-all types, focus on their core product / service, and may be struggling with not only IT, but some of the standard processes of running a business. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » Small Business Checklist: Business Process Outsourcing Said on October 18th, 2007 at 10:52 am [.] PAYweb Small Business Payroll Said on February 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 pm Great article, and very interesting comments. Patience, resilience and determination.

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MAY 9, 2006

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

I started doing this in July of 2009 and it has created the most magical year of my life. For health? Todd Duncan , sales expert and co-author of The 10 Golden Rules of Customer Service: The Story of the $6,000 Egg. Be wary of processed foods, soups and sugar-free items; even raw poultry can contain added salt.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

This whole process began with the “Industrial Revolution&# some 150 years ago. People look to their employers for entree into systems of social safety nets (Social Security, disability insurance, health care benefits, etc.). Acai Berry Information Said on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 pm I like your post because its really true.

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Virtual Assistants will enable you to outsource – what I call non core business processes, like bookkeeping, call handling, typing, etc. Will Said on March 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm Great article! Ria Garcia Said on March 26th, 2009 at 4:30 am I was able to chance upon your site by researching about outsourcing. SME should.

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OCTOBER 2, 2006

What that means is the accountant or bookkeeper will use an admin person to enter the receipts into WinWeb CashBook and then the accountant / bookkeeper will process the entries. This will be a big time saving for the professional part of the work, allowing the accountant/bookkeeper to service more clients. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

I’m willing to put my health at risk, my reputation, and my financial security. jstainer ( @joel_stainer ) November 18, 2009 at 1:35 am An interesting perspective, but I’d be fine succeeding. Reply Kimmo November 18, 2009 at 3:00 am This article is so true. Reply DiscoveredJoys November 18, 2009 at 5:50 am Me?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Through the four businesses she has founded, which span strategic services, design, construction and events, Burgess helps solve problems for good and create spaces and events that make you feel happy. Along with 100 people he is collectively raising £1,000,000 ($1,350,000) for a mental health charity by running 10km every single day in 2022.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

What is most galling is that this process is merely a case of government placing responsibility on the taxpayer to code up accounts to save them having to carry out data input. We have carried out an exercise and found that it takes between three and five hours to mark-up and check the mark-up of a set of accounts. The implications are vast.

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