The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This will involve online weight loss coaching and setting up an extensive knowledge base that will serve as a point of reference.

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MARCH 11, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. Your main starting costs will be related to getting the website launched. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 20, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally. If you already own all the necessary computer equipment, scanner and printer then your only start-up cost will be the design and hosting of your website.

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APRIL 1, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. The estimated cost to start this business varies from £5000 up to around £15,000.

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

For example, files related to finances can be green (for obvious reasons, right?), Another suggestion is to color code the labels, same example, use green labels for finances. Check out office suppliers such as avery.com and smead.com for storage and filing options. I like to use the color coding system.

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 31, 2007 When you have internal meetings try to keep them short. Remember this is a rule for internal meetings, for meetings with customers this rule does not apply – within reason of cause. Suppliers will probably thank you for short meetings, so they too can get more done.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

In brief each element should contain: - Strengths : internal attributes of yourself or your company that will serve to achieve objectives within the company. Weaknesses : internal attributes of the company that may be detrimental to achieving your goals. Opportunities : external factors that will make success easier.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Many small businesses struggle to find finance, especially with the financial climate being as decidedly frosty as it is at present. If a start-up funds the development of their company through internal cash flow and are cautious with expenses, the company can grow with low-risk to all those involved.

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MARCH 17, 2008

This is because: It will be one of the most important decisions you ever make, both for the company and your own finances In order to continue the success of the business following a transition of ownership meticulous planning is required You will wish to make as much money from the sale as possible! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 21, 2008

Here are some of the biggest mistakes made by companies during takeovers: Inadequate due diligence – You need to have done extensive research into the finances, existing contracts and liabilities of the company you are buying in order to avoid lawsuits, extra expenditure or loss of sales. As for the culture. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business CEO

MAY 23, 2011

In any business - small or large, good or bad economy - internal theft or employee fraud can occur. A simple method is to fill up the company vehicle or personal vehicle and then continue to put fuel in a second vehicle without ever stopping the pump. Set up a review process for all expenses that are submitted.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2008

Things to remember: If you are struggling to come up with a name it might be helpful to use a mind-mapping tool like Freemind Try to come up with names that will be descriptive of the service you offer or are unique and catchy in some way. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 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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APRIL 6, 2010

Why Do So Many Small Business Start-Ups Fail? With four out of five small business start-ups ending up in failure the statistics are stacked against small business owners. Knowing the pitfalls that other small business start ups have made can stop you making the same mistakes. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 13, 2007 When you sign up to WinWeb’s free LiveNet – still in public beta – you can also use our useful and FREE RSS Press Release service. Using this free service will give your small business web coverage, sometimes even the old media picks it up. Thanks for the tool.

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DECEMBER 9, 2008

If this works with two then it could also work within a bigger group of small businesses where you run an internal credit system. Now if that is true and both feel the pinch – and who doesn’t – they could just exchange these services or products as money value, but no money changes hands. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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