Inspiration         No comments

I received this in an e-mail today. It contains some things we need to think about as the year draws to a close.

Jim Rohn’s Challenges to Pursue (excerpted from the 2004 Weekend Event)

 Money and Finance         1 comment

Mr. Man seemed like the perfect client. He found you through your latest advertising campaign and was eager to work with your company. After meeting at his office, he immediately signed the contract and gave you a deposit. You fulfilled the product or service order in record time and are sure this project will be closed out in the next month. Great turnover, right?

Fast forward to 4 months later…after numerous phone calls, e-mails, and invoices, Mr. Man has STILL NOT paid his remaining balance. In some cases Mr. Man will even start to deny he owes you. In other cases he will complain that your product or service was substandard and insist that he should not pay (despite the glowing comments he gave your work before).

What should you do about this?

 Small Business Spotlight         No comments

From time to time, Entrepreneur Resources will highlight a small business. We will include information on their products and services or conduct an informational interview with them on the success of their business. In this post, we spotlight Herbolistic Home Spa.

 Small Business Tips, Technology         No comments

Are you in the market for a new computer? Perhaps you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift; or maybe your computer is on its last legs, and you’re due for a treat. In either case, buying a new computer can be daunting. This guide will tell you what to look for in your next hardware package.

 Small Business Tips         1 comment

Today I checked my business voicemail to see if a client had returned my call. There was one new message, but it wasn’t my client. A pre-recorded voice reminded me to call now “for a custom designed website starting at only xyz dollars…hosting included!” I laughed for a good 5 minutes. Why is this so funny?

 Small Business Tips, Technology         2 comments

Does this sound familiar? “My web site has been up for 3 months, but I still haven’t had a single customer. I thought once the site was built customers would pour in.”

Assuming that building a web site will automatically draw in customers is one of the most common misconceptions about online marketing. Creating an online business is similar to creating a brick-and-mortar business, you MUST advertise. We’ve got several online and offline tips to help your web site get the exposure it deserves.