// author archive

Rebecca

Rebecca has written 800 posts for Select Articles

How To Build Business Credit

Having their own business is something many millions of people dream of doing. Many do, of course, but so many others never quite get around to it. One of the factors that may discourage people from getting that business off the ground, is a lack of start up capital; and another may be the risk [...]

Seven Common Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners

Most new small businesses won’t be in business this time next year. That’s the cold hard facts. Though it is easy to start your own business, it takes a lot more to succeed in business. There are seven common mistakes made by small business owners. Let’s explore them so you can avoid them.
Mistake #1: Neglecting [...]

Are You Satisfied With Your Business Just As It Is?

Did you know that satisfaction is the number one emotionpeople want to experience about their life and business?Yes, fame and fortune are up there, but satisfaction isthe key. Satisfaction is about contentment, gratitude andpure joy. Are you satisfied with your business and yourlife? If not, read on and see how you can transform yourlife in [...]

Alliances: Drawing The Line

How far can you go based on your relationship with an alliance partner?
The imaginary line you draw in the sand will let you know when an alliance is getting close to failing. I would suggest setting the line a little higher than the disaster point. As a matter of fact, the line should sit around [...]

The Key to a Successful Business

Where would a business be without a business plan? A business plan sets the course for the future of the business. It gives the business owner or manager a sense of direction, listing the objectives and goals of the business from the outset.
Writing a business plan requires a lot of time; a successful business plan [...]

Mission Statements: More Important Than You Thought

If an organization lacks a mission statement, it is worthwhile to at least try to draft one. Even if it does not yield an acceptable final draft, the exercise will be rewarding for the hard work which must go into figuring out the company’s direction and putative purpose.
Mission statements can help companies determine their proper [...]

Where to Find a Cash Windfall of $10,000 to $1,000,000 — You Never Knew You Had

There is a rather famous true story called "Acres of Diamonds".
It is about a successful farmer who risks everything searching the African continent for diamonds. Ultimately he dies sick and penniless, while the new owner of his farm uncovers on his property the largest single diamond ever known to man.
Point [...]

How to Protect Yourself & Your Business

As a business owner, you already know how important it is for your customers to feel safe about doing business with you. After all, if a customer even suspects he may not receive everything he was promised, then chances are he’s taking his business elsewhere. So to prevent that you offer guarantees, secure payment methods, [...]

Where Can People Find Information About Starting A Business?

Approximately 200,000 new businesses are started each year. More people are expected to start a business for themselves this year than ever before. With economic fluctuations rippling through the business world, more and more people are getting laid off every day.
People often need help finding the information they need to become a successful business owner; [...]

Operating Your Small Business ? Everything Really Is a Project

Do you operate your business as a series of projects, using project management tools and skills to advance your projects from conception to completion? Or perhaps you’re new to project management tools and skills and haven’t considered applying them to your own business? Most of us fall somewhere in between.
Running a productive and efficient business, [...]