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Capital Sources
Both start-up financing for a new venture and expansion capital for an existing business share common elements in assisting the success of your entrepreneurial endeavor. Read more
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Franchising a Business
Franchising is a method of owning your own business under an established brand name with a tested, marketable system of rules and procedures laid down by the "Franchisor." The base Read more
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Pricing for Profit
A profitable pricing structure should incorporate all operating expenses into the "selling price" of goods or services, while reflecting a competitive edge to insure the stability Read more
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Import Export Business
Import Export on an international level, one of the fastest growing and rapidly changing businesses worldwide, is both demanding and uniquely challenging in regards to stability an Read more
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Expanding or Diversifying Your Business
Expanding or diversifying your business is the means by which you bring past entrepreneurial endeavors up to date and then move forward into the future. Read more
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Competitive Edge in Business
Merchandise, services and prices should remain consistently true to your original business concept while keeping a competitive edge without underselling your company. Read more
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Every Business Needs A "Plan"
A comprehensive, totally defined Business Plan could mean the difference between success and failure. You start with an idea and a name. Read more
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SCORE Helps You Succeed In Business
SCORE, "Counselors To America's Small Business", is A Resource Partner With The United States Small Business Administration (SBA), helping individual business owners succeed. Read more
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Location & Hours of Operation Work for You
Location and hours of operation are two very important success factors in establishing a retail store, certain specialized service businesses or a combination of the two. Read more
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Similarities & Differences in Retail & Service Businesses
Business is business! All businesses whether retail, service or combinations of the two adhere to the same fundamental principles. Read more
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Employees Can Make Your Business
Employees who understand the needs of customers or clients and are knowledgeable in delivering those goods and services can increase your edge over competitors. Read more