Planet Antares Inc Defines Steps For Deciding The Rate Of Vending Commissions (October 15 2008)         - Arenas Gilber

You will have to take many decisions when you plan to start a vending business. The primary decisions involve selection of the vending machine supplier, machine models, pricing, products and vending machine locations. As the owner of a new vending business, you may not be sure what rate of vending commission to offer to the location owners.

Why Buy A Franchise (August 30 2008)         - ray haiber

Provides a list of some the major advantages that buying a franchise can offer individuals who want to become a successful small business owner.

The Costs of Website Ownership (July 20 2008)         - {fin2000

As a small business, the more you focus on a niche market, the more likely you are to be successful. The key here is specialization.

UPS Power Solutions – What are they? (May 08 2008)         - John East

UPS power solutions are required whenever aberration of the utility mains supply will result in problems occurring, whether it is loss of data on a server or the failure of life-support equipment. It does not have to be an interruption to the utility mains supply; high volt 'spikes' occurring due to the operation of other plant connected to the utility power network can cause interruptions or failure of unprotected equipment.

Where Do You Get Franchise Information? (January 09 2008)         - Franchise Information

With franching being business it seems that there ae few places to turn to for impartial advice. Where would you go?

Perception: What Are Your Patients REALLY Hearing? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Never underestimate the power of perception! Perception plays a major part in what is actually said -vs- how it is heard. And to patients...perception is reality!

Cash Flow: Why Chaos Equals Poor Cash Flow (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Recently one of my customers told me the chaos swirling through his company was the result of poor cash flow. If only he had more money, his company would run better.

Franchising 101- What You Absolutely Need to Know (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Franchising has made the world look really small. The well known flavors are now not just restricted to a single town or city but can be enjoyed world wide. Otherwise it would only be a dream for somebody in Asia to wear the fashion of Europe, for the West to have delectable food of the East etc. Globally as well as domestically the system of franchising has something good for everyone.

Small Business Marketing - Clarify Success (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

When you hear the word "success" does it bring on visions of fame and fortune for your business? Have you clarified and articulated what that success will look like for your business and how you'll know when you've achieved it?

Business Owners - Do You Actually Own a Job? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

How many hours do you work a week? When was the last time you took an uninterrupted holiday? Do your staff have a better job than you? Now ask yourself, Do I Own a Business or a Job- with Overheads? Are you happy about the answers to these questions? If not, read on.

Franchisor; Ongoing Support and Ideas (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Ongoing support for a franchise system is omnipotent. A major part of any family relationship is communication. A large franchise system is similar to a giant family; it needs constant communication. By providing on going support for your franchisees, we will guarantee both success and open communication lines will strengthen you company and team in the market place. Some things, which many franchisors do not do or do not do enough are little things which are really low cost and simple. For instance sending out sales tapes.

Entrepreneur to Employer (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

You make the decision to go into business and for some time work from home or in leased premises and your business starts to grow.

We Know Who THEY Are (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Am I the only one that does not have an "A" button on my computer? I have looked on the keyboard, monitor and hard drive I can not find that darn thing anywhere. Nobody will tell me where it is.

Measuring Your Way to Success (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Are you a motivational speaker who consistently gets rave reviews yet your ratio of speaking to return rate is not where you would like it to be? Perhaps you are a trainer whose delivery is complimented time and again, and yet you are only being asked by 10 to 20% of the clients you see for a repeat performance?

Why the Over Regulation on the Franchising Model? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Franchising is the fastest way to build small businesses, provide jobs, create money flows. Currently the Federal Trade Commission wishes to increase the over regulation on the franchising sector. The way the Federal Trade Commission conducts itself provides little incentive or allows few new entrepreneurial companies to merge from the ashes to become the next Wendy's Hamburger, McDonalds, Duncan Donuts, Century 21, KFC, Dominos Pizza, Midas Muffler, etc. Why? What are we really saying here? More complicated laws slows progress of the species, to move commerce forward.

Why Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Should (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

As the owner or an employee of a small-to medium-sized business, you might have never thought about media monitoring. Maybe you are not even sure what exactly is meant by this and have thus ignored it so far. But you should take some time to get acquainted with the concept of media monitoring. For companies of every size, it is a crucial tool for market success.

What is your Motto? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Company mottos can easily be printed on a business card.

Sometimes you wonder if a company motto is remembered by anyone in the company. If you ask them, they will have to search around to see if they can find where they wrote it before they will be able to tell you. Most often, the motto is so long that it is totally ignored by everyone, except the person that wrote it. The best attack for you is to write one that has meaning and that you can recite easily to your customers. I have a friend that is President of Ionics Fidelity Purewater; his motto is printed on a business size card that he keeps in his wallet. He told me that this is given to each employee and when asked, they can always find it. By the way, the motto is fairly short and to the point, it is something that they use all the time.

Top 10 Record Keeping Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How To Avoid Them) (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you interviewed business owners of failed businesses, a majority will tell you that they didn't understand or feel comfortable dealing with the "book work". Your ability to understand and perform day to day accounting tasks in your small business is a critical success factor. Here are some tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes business owners make.

Organizing Tips for Small Business Success (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you discovered the bottom line in your business depended on the organization in your office, your reaction could range from complete composure to sheer terror. Organization certainly has an effect on your bottom line - and just as significantly - on your peace of mind. For the small business or home office professional, effective organizing can mean the difference between business failure and success. For the 11.1 million workers who have their offices at home, organization skills can have a significant impact on their personal lives as well.

Small Business CRM Is Here To Stay (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you ask most small business owners what priority CRM has in their short-term business plans, chances are you'll get more than one blank stare. The fact is that most small business owners don't even know what CRM is not to mention how significantly it can benefit their growing company. This prevailing ignorance of small business CRM (customer relationship management) usually stems from just a few basic causes.