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The Case for Business Coaching: How It Can Improve Your Performance, Productivity, and Profitability
Business spending on coaching will exceed $1 billion this year. Although once considered a perk reserved exclusively for senior executives at multinational corporations, today coaches are just as likely to be found at entrepreneurial start-ups and small businesses. Still, confusion exists about exactly what coaching is and the kinds of results it delivers.Read more…Know Thy Customer
I have to laugh at some of these so-called "reality shows." Most of them are so scripted it's hard to believe they can get away with calling them "reality." The majority of them seem to be designed to highlight the darker side of human nature--lots of bickering and back-stabbing going on, but very little takeaway value.Read more…A Virtual Assistant Can Help You Grow Your Small Business or Home Based Business
A virtual assistant can help you grow your small business or home based business by handling your administrative support tasks. If you're a successful small business entrepreneur, you've already learned the value of outsourcing tasks (even ones you're capable of doing yourself) in order to spend your time strategically growing your business and working on bottom-line functions.You probably already outsource tasks like your accounting and advertising.Read more…Invoicing in a Successful Computer Consultancy
Invoicing is an administrative task that requires attention to detail. You have to attend carefully to your invoicing on a regular basis. If you don't you will lose money that is easily avoidable.Read more…Business or Pleasure?
There is nothing like combining business with pleasure. This week's blog post mingles the two subjects and notes the advantages of being a small business owner when it comes to vacations.The subject springs to mind because, well, that is what we are in the process of doing right now.Read more…Bad Press or No Press?
It seems that Ascot Realty in Buford, Georgia is having more than a little bad luck. First, a Buford family reports in the Gwinnett Daily Online that the company destroyed their landscaped yard on July 20th. Two days later, the same paper reports that the frame of a house fell after a violent rain storm.Read more…Advantages of a Limited Company
Creating a business isn’t easy. The owners or founders of an enterprise could find themselves in a crossroad, wondering which type of legal denomination they actually should choose. In the United States, there are several types of business forms like limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and many others.Read more…All About Offshore Shelf Companies
Offshore shelf companies aren’t just for the rich and famous, they are for every one. It is true, at one time only the rich were able to afford these but with today’s world anyone can with a great agent. If you are thinking about getting one, you should first learn all about offshore companies.Read more…3 Rules for Working at Home
In my work with small business startups I run into myths that exist in the world and in the minds of people, which stand in the way of their ability to succeed at a home business. The three rules here will help you to see good opportunities, and then to succeed at whatever you choose to do.1..Read more…Being Independent is Wonderful - If YOU can Be Trusted and Responsible
Being "independent" means self reliant, determined to take responsibility for your own life and to make the most of it. Otherwise, we're like a teenager who wants to "do as I please" but HOLDS ON, just in case.Most of us have been there.Read more…Time and Billing - Three Methods, Three Results
Time and billing issues can cause the single fastest way to put yourself out of business overnight or put yourself in the position of financial strain. Many people neglect to manage their time and billing properly and they pay for it in the end.Time and billing entails payment tracking and invoicing.Read more…How to Finance Your Small Business
If you have a great business idea or plan, or you would like to expand your existing business, don’t let a lack of funds stop you in your tracks. There is a wide variety of financing available for small businesses. Let’s take a look at the financing opportunities that small business entrepreneurs can take advantage of.Read more…Small Business Advice - Dos and Don'ts for Small Business
Small business advice from people who have been there, done that is invaluable. Here is some small business advice we have gathered over the years:Do not invest in fancy stationery or letterhead or envelopes. You are much better off just picking up a good box of linen bond paper and matching envelopes at the office supply store.Read more…Business Profiles--Know Yourself and Your Competiton
Every business belongs to one or more industries. An industry classification describes a company's primary business activity. It usually refers to the company's largest source of revenues.Read more…Effective Time Management and Your Small Business
Effective time management becomes one of the most important things you must do on a daily basis if you own a small business. For some people it doesn't seem to matter how long their day is. They just never seem to have enough time.Read more…Business Structure - What Should I Be?
Business structure planning entails analyzing the different business entity options and choosing the one that is right for you. There is no magic formula for business structures. Your set of reasons for choosing one business structure over another is as unique as your company.Read more…Business Income - What Am I Gonna Make?
Business income is determined by business inputs. This having been said, so many beginning computer consultants want to know what they will make in the first year. They try to base their business decisions on what they think an average business income will be.Read more…Overhead Costs - Keep Them To A Minimum
Overhead costs are those expenses that do not vary with your production level. A term that is synonymous with overhead cost is sunk cost. The cost of the item or service is sunk regardless of whether you generate any income or not.Read more…Business Expenses - What Should You Budget?
Business expenses are a fact of life. Before you start your business you need to take some time and create a budget that lists your main business expenses and what you estimate each will cost per year.The best way to do this is to use a cash flow planner.Read more…Preventive Care for Your Business
We have all seen the articles, TV ads and listened to our doctor's advice to take preventive measures with our health. We have yearly checkups and tests with our doctor and dentist. We try to eat the right foods and get some exercise all in the effort of keeping ourselves healthy.Read more…
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- A Beginner's Guide to Martin Yale Products - By: Jeff McRitchie
Martin Yale is a familiar name in the office machine world and with good reason. The company manufactures a mind-boggling array of office machines, from paper shredders to laminators, and they're all high-quality machines. This article will take a look a some of the products Martin Yale produces. Who knows? Maybe after reading this, you'll decide you need one of their machines for your office. - Five Things to Consider When Buying a Pouch Laminator - By: Jeff McRitchie
There are a lot of different laminating machines out there on the market, and with so many options, it can sometimes be difficult to choose the machine that is just right for you and your needs. If you have already decided to go with a pouch laminator rather than a roll laminator, here are five things you will want to consider before you buy. - A Look at Xyron Professional Laminators - By: Jeff McRitchie
Xyron is on the cutting edge when it comes to crafting machines, thanks to their production of popular products such as the WishBlade die cutting system, which was a hit with crafting and scrapbooking enthusiasts everywhere. While the company is well-known mainly for the Wishblade and their sticker-making machines (such as the Create-A-Sticker), Xyron also makes high-quality laminators that are ideal for use in more professional environments. - Don't Ruin Your Laminator - 4 Reasons to Always Use a Carrier With Your Pouch Laminating Machine - By: Jeff McRitchie
One of the most important supplies you'll need when getting ready to use a pouch laminator is a carrier. A laminating carrier is a sheath that surrounds both the laminating pouch and your document, making the laminating process easier, faster, and cleaner. It also helps keep your machine in top working order, which is important for both productivity and your office's finances. Here are four reasons why you should use a carrier when laminating. - Comparing the Swingline SmartCut EasyBlade and EasyBlade Plus Rotary Trimmers - By: Jeff McRitchie
At first glance, Swingline's SmartCut EasyBlade and EasyBlade Plus may look very similar, except for the price. (Well, that, and the fact that one of them has the word "Plus" in its name.) It's true that these two rotary trimmers are very similar, but there are significant differences between them. This article will help you understand what's similar and different about the EasyBlade and EasyBlade Plus trimmers. After reading this article you should be able to determine which one would be a better choice if you are looking for a rotary trimmer. - Frequently Asked Questions About Spiral Coil Binding - By: Jeff McRitchie
Coil binding - also known as spiral binding - is a very popular method of binding, but it can be difficult to understand how it's done. Here's an FAQ about the wonders of coil binding, including some insight on what to look for when buying a spiral binding machine. - The Importance of Using Coil Crimpers For Spiral Coil Binding - By: Jeff McRitchie
Spiral coil binding is an inexpensive, easy way to bind your reports, presentations, booklets, calendars, and more. Spiral coil binding, also known as color coil binding, can be done either manually or with a machine, but no matter how you bind your booklet, there's one final thing you need to do before the job is completely finished: you'll need to crimp the ends of the coil. And by "crimping," we're not talking about giving your document the equivalent of a bad 1980's hairstyle. When it comes to spiral binding, crimping merely means trimming the ends of the binding spine and flipping up a small piece of it to secure the binding. - Who Needs a Paper Shredder? Two Reasons Why You and Your Company Need a Shredder - By: Jeff McRitchie
No matter where you go these days, chances are, you will see a paper shredder. Retailers have them behind their registers. Bank tellers have them under their counters. Pharmacists even have special shredding machines to destroy pill bottles. Open your eyes and you will see that paper shredders and shredding machines are all around you. Still, not enough data is shredded. Important information ends up in the trash every day. This can result in unneeded liability and in the potential for identity theft. - Five Reasons to Use Lanyards in Your Organization - By: Jeff McRitchie
Lanyards have become a common sight. At just about every workplace and school, you will see someone wearing a lanyard. You will see them at concerts, conventions, trade shows, hospitals, and so on. Perhaps you're wondering why people wear lanyards. Well, there are a lot of reasons, and by reading this article, you will become familiar with the top five reasons why people use lanyards inside their organizations. Please continue reading to learn more about this increasingly common type of neckwear. - Choosing the Right Fellowes Binding Machine For Your Office - By: Jeff McRitchie
If you're looking to bind your company's booklets, documents, and presentations, a Fellowes binding machine can help you achieve your goals quickly and easily. Fellowes, one of the country's leading office machine manufacturers, has a fantastic variety of binding machines to choose from. Whether you're looking for a basic comb binding unit or something more elaborate, read on to find out how to choose the right Fellowes binding machine.