You're not the first to ask this, and you won't be the last. There are lots of free, easy-to-use templates for download online that will list the types of data you (more)

Cold-calling is an art, and it's also a pain. Nevertheless, it's necessary if you have no other way of generating leads. The medical industry is hard to crack because its professionals often... (more)

To say there is only one really important factor in generating a repeat purchase misses a point. Several factors are involved when it comes to considering whether to bring a product or service to... (more)

Opening a restaurant/bar involves the same issues as starting any other kind of business -- and then some. You need to be concerned with forming a business entity. If you have investors... (more)

When it comes to kicking out a business partner, you have three options: Follow the procedure set out in your operating agreement, negotiate a different deal altogether, or go to court. If you... (more)

Website creative design, SEO and programming can involve very different skills and personalities. If you need more than one type of service, make sure you look for companies that either specialize... (more)

Bluetooth marketing is part of a larger sphere of marketing known as location-based marketing or proximity marketing. The idea behind proximity marketing is that the proximity of a prospect or... (more)

Based on your description of the nature and arrangement of the offsite work, I believe that you can do this. You must be careful that the employee is not working more than 40 hours a week doing... (more)

This is bad form on the part of the employee. But your company should have a policy in place that instructs people on the proper protocol to follow if they are out of work due to personal illness... (more)

The question isn't really about where you are, it's more about how much time you have to put into low- or no-cost strategies in marketing and promotion. A small budget doesn't mean you will have... (more)

I'm sorry to be discouraging, but I am very skeptical about the possibility of selling an invention to a manufacturer. That rarely happens. The value in an invention materializes when somebody uses... (more)

Form follows function. What's really necessary in a business plan is what it takes to manage your business better. That means that a lot depends on what you're doing wit (more)

It sounds like what you're interested in finding is an operating partner rather than a financial partner.  If that's the case, your mission is fairly simple.  The first thing you want to do is to... (more)

Just because there is a lot of competition in an area doesn't necessarily mean that it is a bad business to go into. It could mean that there is huge demand for the product or service the business... (more)

If you intend to resign, you’ll first want to speak with the bank to find out whether they will release you from your personal guaranty. Just resigning from the corporation does not automatically... (more)

Unless you have filed for trademark protection for your company name, you’ll have a difficult time stopping others from using a similar name. The Secretary of State (or local county clerk) is... (more)

I'm glad you specified your state, because different states have different licensing requirements when it comes to certain business activities. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has (more)

Ask yourself the following questions:  • Do you have cashflow from your business that you're currently working on? And you are working on it part time, right? • Are you able to make at least... (more)

Advertising is not the answer you're looking for, referrals are. It's time to develop a referral strategy that will lower your customer acquisition cost while bringing in the type of customer you... (more)

The value of public relations is in the credibility it can create as a result of a third-party, such as a TV, newspaper or other media story, says your product or service has value. You'll need to... (more)