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1.8 Things You Must Know To Build A Great Website
Last week we talked about how a bad website can do your business more harm than good. That column brought several emails asking what is the key to building an effective business website. I replied with the same answer I always give: building an effective business website is a ...
[Added: 01 Oct 2005   Hits: 577   Words: 1136]

2.When It Comes To Ebay, Don't Follow The Herd
Q: I want to start an online business. Since I don't know anything about ecommerce and building websites and such, I'm thinking about starting out selling products on eBay, then pay someone to build a website for me ...
[Added: 13 Sep 2005   Hits: 418   Words: 1105]

3.Is Your Website Credit Card Friendly?
In my last column I discussed the process of credit card enabling your brick-and-mortar business. I pointed out that research has shown that accepting credit cards can help increase revenue and enhance cash flow. I also pointed out that ...
[Added: 13 Sep 2005   Hits: 461   Words: 1264]

4.How To Handle Customer Billing Snafus
Q: I just discovered that for the past six months I have been billing a client half of what I should have been. Should I just include the total of the past due balance on his next bill ...
[Added: 13 Sep 2005   Hits: 361   Words: 896]

5.What's The Customer Service Buzz About Your Business?
If you're a regular reader of this column you know that my number one pet peeve is bad customer service. Nothing chaps my backside more than paying hard-earned money for a product or service only to have the provider ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 780   Words: 348]

6.The Joy And Hazards Of Finding Your First Office
Q: I have outgrown my home office and need to find office space for me and two part time employees. I am really excited about opening my first official office, but never having rented commercial space before I don't know ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 301   Words: 1103]

7.Does Your Website Induce Seizures?
Q: We promote our web site in all our ad campaigns, but according to my website statistics program, we are getting very few visitors who click past the first page. The site has a cool Flash intro page that the designer said would impress visitors, ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 293   Words: 972]

8.The Secrets Of Starting A Successful Ebay Business
Q: I hear so much about people who started selling on eBay and eventually turned it into their full time business. Is it really possible to build a profitable business just selling junk on eBay? -- Alex K. A: ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 365   Words: 1095]

9.Teaching Large Companies To Think Like The Little Guys
Q: I am an executive at a large company and in our industry we are seeing a trend wherein smaller companies are gaining market share at an alarming rate. Our CEO believes the reason for ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 237   Words: 1097]

10.Turnkey Dropship Websites Save You Time, Trouble And Money
Q: I would like to start an online dropshipping business, but I have no idea how to get started. I would like to specialize in giftware and accessories. Where do I find products and how do I get set up a website without any technical knowledge? ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 335   Words: 350]

11.SBA's 8(a) Program Can Help Some Companies Compete
Q: A friend told me that as a woman of Native American descent I might be eligible for a special SBA program that will help me start a small business. He said I could compete for government contracts through ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 239   Words: 745]

12.Franchises Offer Shortcuts, But Not Control
Q: I will be retiring this year at age 60 and intend to fulfill my lifelong dream of owning my own business. I'm too old to start from scratch, so I'm looking at several franchise ...
[Added: 08 Sep 2005   Hits: 927   Words: 820]

13.Dropship Your Way To Ebay Success
Dropshipping is a topic that I first addressed in my column way back in April, 2003, which is decades ago in Internet years. But with the continuing growth of eBay and it's positioning of itself as a viable way for anyone looking to launch an ...
[Added: 31 Aug 2005   Hits: 317   Words: 1058]

14.The "e" In eBusiness Does Not Mean Exempt
I've gotten quite a few emails recently from ebusiness owners who seem to think that just because their business is conducted online or from the comfort of home that the rules and regulations that govern brick and mortar businesses do not apply to them. ...
[Added: 19 Aug 2005   Hits: 298   Words: 697]

15.Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks
When I’m not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of ...
[Added: 13 Aug 2005   Hits: 352   Words: 1030]

16.Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I have a business degree and lots of experience in my chosen field, but I don't know if I have the necessary skills to really make it on ...
[Added: 13 Aug 2005   Hits: 303   Words: 829]

17.Cut Start-Up Costs By Using A Dropshipper
Q: I'm starting an online specialty shop that sells gifts and home accessories. I want to be able to have items dropshipped to customers through my site. I already have a Web site and a domain reserved, but I don't have a lot ...
[Added: 13 Aug 2005   Hits: 268   Words: 727]

18.Choosing A Business That's Right For You
Q: I really want to start my own business, but I have no idea what business would be best suited for me. I'm also eager to get started, but I don't want to pick the wrong business just because I'm ...
[Added: 13 Aug 2005   Hits: 256   Words: 1221]

19.Business Is No Guarantee Of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems to be how most rich people get rich. I don't have any business experience or much money, but I'm a fast learner and have lots of energy. Any free advice? ...
[Added: 09 Aug 2005   Hits: 320   Words: 977]

20.Credit Cards, Merchant Accounts, And Your Bottomline
Q: I'm opening a gift shop and want to be able to accept credit cards. I talked to the branch manager at my bank, but he didn't seem to know much about how it all worked. He did say that I would need something called ...
[Added: 03 Aug 2005   Hits: 250   Words: 1220]

21.What Makes A Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam
What do the major generals who are leading the war efforts in Iraq have in common with executives and entrepreneurs who are conducting business back home? When it comes to leadership, the answer is probably a lot more than ...
[Added: 03 Aug 2005   Hits: 265   Words: 819]

22.How To Boost Your Bottom Line With Just Two Little Words
I hate to sound like one of those cheesy get-rich-quick commercials, but this week I am going to let you in on a little secret that is so powerful that it will immediately change the way you do business. In fact, this ...
[Added: 23 Jul 2005   Hits: 276   Words: 904]

23.For Entrepreneurs A Simple IRA May Be Best
Q: I own a small decorating business and I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I’d like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or ...
[Added: 21 Jul 2005   Hits: 324   Words: 1093]

24.Writing The Book On Great Customer Service
Q: One of the big chain bookstores recently opened up near my small book store. Already I can see my business starting to decline. Is there anything I can do to compete with the bigger store or should I just accept the inevitable? -- Peter ...
[Added: 21 Jul 2005   Hits: 762   Words: 1007]

25.There Are No Dumb Business Questions, Not!
Q: I'm curious. What is the dumbest business question you've ever been asked? -- Norris W. A: Shame on you, Norris. There is no such thing as a dumb business question. OK, that's not exactly true. There ...
[Added: 19 Jul 2005   Hits: 294   Words: 848]

26.Achievements Outweigh Education And Experience
Q: When it comes to succeeding in business, which do you think is more important: education or experience? -- Regina M. A: Regina, have you seen the television show, Fear Factor? If you haven't seen it you've probably heard about it. Fear Factor is the show ...
[Added: 12 Jul 2005   Hits: 294   Words: 895]

27.SWOT Analysis Is No Magic 8 Ball
Q: A key investor in my business has suggested that I hire a consultant to do a SWOT Analysis to help plan for the future. I try not to argue with my investors, but I'm not so sure I need to have this done. What do you think? -- ...
[Added: 12 Jul 2005   Hits: 452   Words: 1186]

28.Business Lessons Learned At The Mall
Normally I dispense highly-intelligent small business advice in response to thought-provoking questions submitted by future and fellow entrepreneurs. This week, however, I have a couple of questions for myself, one of which makes me wonder how truly intelligent I really am. Q: Dear Me, I recently ...
[Added: 12 Jul 2005   Hits: 292   Words: 1155]

29.The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life
Last time we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy on a dead business. No, I haven't been watching too many of those wonderfully graphic, TV forensic investigation shows. The reason I recommend you do a business autopsy is to uncover the exact reasons ...
[Added: 08 Jul 2005   Hits: 287   Words: 1005]

30.The Business Failed, But Did You?
Q: After years of dreaming about starting my own business, I finally took the plunge a little over a year ago. To say the least, my dream quickly became a nightmare. The business didn't do ...
[Added: 07 Jul 2005   Hits: 278   Words: 1050]

31.An Entrepreneur And A Life To Be Remembered
I was reminded of my own mortality today. I guess you can say I had a near death experience, though the death I experienced was not my own. No, I was never in any danger, nor was my life ...
[Added: 07 Jun 2005   Hits: 325   Words: 1140]