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MAY 13, 2010

WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Digistar Solutions » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Customer Service , Development , How to. This is my first time on this blog, but I will definitely be coming back! « Have You Got A Business Thought?

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Bootstrapping means using money that comes in to your business to grow your business; avoiding taking loans or finance in order to start your business. There is a wide range of functionality on Linked In, and it is definitely worth getting some recommendations from previous clients in order to validate both your work and your personality.

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APRIL 20, 2010

There were two very definitive sides in this debate; the small businesses saying they can’t afford to pay maternity allowance or cover when mothers have to look after their children, and women on the other hand arguing that to refuse a woman a job on the grounds that she may become pregnant is against the law. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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joel Said on August 5th, 2010 at 2:02 pm Definitely good tips. 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! Thanks and keep posting. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JULY 2, 2010

I think you are right that some relationships may not easily fit into either camp when you first start out with your definitions. 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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JUNE 6, 2010

I quite like your blog, I definitely want to start a small business, the only problem is finding a good idea. 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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MARCH 30, 2010

Working a full time job definitely slows down this process considering working online is not my primary income source. Lee Shelton Said on July 20th, 2010 at 4:09 am Definitely a good tip is the time-log. If I do not list my goals each day then it is very hard to know which direction to take when first sitting down at the computer.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

• Need to collectively drive people to an area – Whether at trade shows or organizing events, customers may be more inclined to come if they can “kill two birds with one stone” • Your competitor might want to buy your business – An acquirer would likely approach a company that they are familiar with and want to work with in the future.

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The danger is that this advice started with smart ideas like outsourcing product distribution (yay for drop-shipping) and customer service call centers. Horrifyingly, solo-entrepreneurs are now considering it clever to outsource their sales and marketing, then handing off finances to a book keeper or assistant!

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APRIL 8, 2008

1 Comment » | Trackback | Share This One Response to “ Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service &# Sarah Said on April 11th, 2008 at 9:05 am This is definitely an interesting and fun idea, with relatively low start up costs. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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APRIL 13, 2010

One occasionally has to get out and about to meet people and do other things but it is definitely better than in an office. 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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They teach communication classes and finance classes and cultural related classes. Service Untitled: So if they take a finance class, that’s obviously for their betterment, not necessarily for pay increase. So as we wrap up, what are some easy things that you think companies can do to improve their customer service?

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JUNE 29, 2010

These key ways to reduce overheads should definitely ne considered when starting a business, or when a business goes through a time of financial hardship. Avoid taking on new staff where possible, and instead look at outsourcing functions, meaning that when times are hard you don’t have a wage to pay. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Outsourcing is definitely the best way for a business to save money, especially in these times when every penny is important. 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 29, 2007

A definite for the younger crowd of tech lovers and social networkers, especially if they start to publish their Skype phone numbers to their ‘friends’ spg Said on November 11th, 2007 at 9:24 am Skypein not now but in the future? &# Skypephone Review Said on October 31st, 2007 at 1:07 am [.] Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

Especially if your aim is to build a personal business, like contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants , working from home , creating an income and keeping it small and manageable, then bootstrapping is definitely for you. This is in stark contrast to methods of financing that involve investors or loans.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Thus charging by the hour is definitely something that i would do in my business. 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! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Thanks for your definitions, passion for your work is a great asset to any business success. 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! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

This is definitely not the time to buy a new desk. 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! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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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. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 10, 2006

This by definition makes any software products that are implemented and ran at the customer's premises a poor choice – a potential maintenance nightmare. There is simply no better choice for this group than SaaS – Software as a Service. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 8, 2006

This is where I would definitely look for an accountant who belongs to a professional body, and holds a current and up to date practicing certificate, at least this way I would know this ‘stranger’ has gone through a certain standard of training and will have had to achieve a minimum level of experience before being admitted to membership.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Gaining experience perhaps.but definitely not something that we can totally rely on for financial stability or freedom… Emily Coltman Said on May 30th, 2008 at 12:48 pm Who was it said, that if you win the rat race, you’re still only a rat? Carley Said on August 5th, 2008 at 3:50 am Great insight! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Service Apartments in Pune Said on May 31st, 2009 at 3:14 am free RSS Press Release service to promote your business is the way to go.Promote your serviced apartment business through it. wawanesa Said on June 27th, 2009 at 2:58 pm winweb is definitely a good service. The tool comes in handy.

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Virtual assistants can be definitely cost effective. 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! Will Said on March 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm Great article!

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