One way to do this would be to hire two "managers" to help you run the company, and see who is better able to lead your operation over a six- to 12-month period. The key to making sure... (more)

Getting your first client can be daunting. Here are a few ideas that can help get you some results:     Make sure your flyer looks professional, and that it lists your phone number,... (more)

One thing you can do is look into valuation, valuation methods and valuation professionals. Do a web search for "valuation" and see what you turn up for fencing and solar energy. There's... (more)

Starting over can be smart, but also difficult. There's no set formula that applies. There are a lot of different ways to get there, but nothing is certain, nothing comes without risk and nothing... (more)

If you plan to include charitable contributions as a regular part of your business model, you will want to be "transparent" regarding three important issues: Identity, amount and... (more)

It depends on several factors. Begin by asking yourself what makes your Internet cafe different or special. Is it the cool place to be because of the decor or music? Is it in a popular or... (more)

Shuttering a business because the other partner won't pony up is a clear sign of discord. The partner demanding the contribution could either be trying to (unfairly) precipitate a rift, or could be... (more)

Any time you form a new company you are, essentially, starting from scratch in building up the business credit associated with that company. If you don't have a bank account or other credit... (more)

Certification or license requirements vary by region, so you'll have to check with your local and state regulations offices to find out. In the meantime, I recommend that you visit a local hardware... (more)

Being a veteran is a huge advantage if you're thinking of getting into the franchise business. Franchise companies have learned that veterans can make excellent franchisees. They are typically... (more)

First remember that you'll need information to help you make the right business decisions, not information for information's sake. The website at cens (more)

There are a few places that you'll want to look to see if anyone else is using the same company name. First, if you are filing "Beauty Room" as a DBA -- short for "doing business... (more)

Do you have friends in business in your area? Do you respect their judgment in business matters? If you do, who do they use for those services? The best way to find accountants and lawyers... (more)

It's important you find a wholesaler who you can work with and trust. There are some steps you can follow to ensure you find one that fits those needs. First, and this may sound obvious,... (more)

Talk to the faculty first. The institution has to participate to legitimize a work-study situation for some kind of course credit, and then everybody wins. Most business schools love to put... (more)

Nonconfidential overviews are often used in situations where companies are seeking investment capital, grants, or promoting venture opportunities. It's a way of communicating your business... (more)

Luckily for you, this leopard showed his spots early in the game. You may be right -- that your partner has violated certain provisions of your operating agreement. Putting in all the money and... (more)

Unfortunately, there's no way to prevent someone from suing you. You can be sued, even if you didn't do anything wrong. For example, reasonable minds could differ as to whether you were negligent... (more)

Many businesses have been struggling in the past few years. Here's the bottom line: 1. It's nearly always hard to sell a business that's not operating successfully, especially in a tough market.... (more)

I am assuming that the reason that you do not want hourly workers putting in time on company-observed holidays when exempt employees are not at work is because the hourly workers would not be... (more)