Infographic: Choosing the Best Van for Your Small Business Needs

April 21, 2017


Vans are the workhorse of small businesses. They can haul people, equipment, raw material and pretty much anything you can think of. Many small business owners also modify the vans to suit their unique needs. So, how do you choose the right van for the needs of your business. Well, you need to look at several factors before making the decision. Some the factors you need to consider are – cargo capacity, horsepower, torque capacity, safety features, etc. Here is an Infographic to help you select the best van for your business needs:

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5 Questions to Ask before Deciding Between LLC and Corporation

April 20, 2017


There are probably hundreds of questions that are running through your mind as you sort out the details for starting your new business. However, one of the most important, confusing and potentially costly questions could be what type of entity should you register as. What is the difference between forming an LLC vs. a corporation?

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4 Tips for Using Enterprise Technology Effectively for Small Business

April 20, 2017


Enterprise technology, which is geared toward helping businesses handle data and other daily processes more effectively and efficiently, has grown considerably in the past few years. This kind of tech can be especially useful for smaller companies, where efficiency can be a factor in long-term success. As a small business owner, you may be ready to add enterprise technology to your company; however, to avoid getting overwhelmed, there are a few tips you can keep in mind for using it effectively.

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9 Creative Ways to Save Money in Small Business

April 19, 2017


As the owner of a small business, you’re probably already aware of how important it is to keep cost under control. After all, as the saying goes a penny saved is a penny earned! No matter what your line of business is, there are some cost-cutting and money-saving tricks you can use to help you to build up that all-important financial buffer. Here are some of the easier ones.

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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing a Used Airplane

April 19, 2017


If you plan to buy a used airplane in the near future, there are so many different things to consider before making your final choice.

Even if you’ve managed to get all of your ducks in a row, this is a very large purchase as you already know, so you have to take everything into consideration before shelling out your hard earned money. We’d like to help make this process go over very smoothly, so we are going to provide our top three suggestions of things to consider during the used airplane buying process.

So please take a look and keep this information in mind.

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How to Expand Your Business Internationally

April 18, 2017


There are times when expanding your business to international markets is the best way to increase its market share and increase profits. However, there are many steps that you need to take before you can follow through on those expansion plans. If not done properly, what should be a crowning achievement for your business could be its downfall.

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How to Build Good Relationship with Your Suppliers

April 18, 2017


How you approach your business’ suppliers should be a strategic plan in every business – whether selling products or services, all businesses are dependent on their suppliers. However, many business owners get this relationship backwards. To them, they are in a dominant position because they are the ones who write out the orders and checks; therefore, they can exploit this relationship by making unreasonable demands and even going as far as seeking personal perks.

It’s important you get something right – the relationship you have with your suppliers SHOULD be good if you want a reliable supply of products or services. When you find good suppliers, treat them like gold. Work hard at creating a mutually understanding and respectful relationship, just as you would with your customers.

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How Can Small Businesses Get Bank Loans Even with Poor Credit

April 18, 2017


You can have the worst credit in the world and still secure a loan. The question is whether or not you want to. Well, there may be very good reason to get that loan; you just need to know what you’re getting into. The way bad credit loans work is that interest becomes exceptionally high. It’s hard to find fixed-interest loans with poor credit.

If you’ve got an opportunity as a small business which can sustain the burden of a high interest loan, then good for you! But if you don’t, you’ve got to be careful. Here’s how interest looks on a bad credit loan. You can expect between 10% and 36% compounded on a monthly basis; and that’s on the “low end” of high interest loan options.

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The Key to Successful Property Investment – Research

April 18, 2017


A great way to invest your money, or the money of your business is to invest your money into a real estate portfolio. The benefits of investing in real estate are varied, but it is primarily about return. You rent a site out to a tenant, and you get a return each month in the form of rent that goes a long way towards paying off the mortgage of the property (if one exists). Lots of people prefer to invest in real estate as it is a tangible asset and with the money involved in most businesses, it is easy to develop a real estate portfolio in no time at all.

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7 Effective Techniques to Improve Your Focus

April 14, 2017


The world is filled with more distractions than ever, making it essential that we learn how to put our focus on work, driving, our family and anything else that requires a degree of concentration. If you’re someone who’s easily distracted, it’s in your best interest to learn how to boost your focus, which is sure to improve your standard of life as well as the outcome of everyday tasks and any long-term goals you might have for yourself and your life.

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