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Profitable Drug, Alcohol & DNA Collection & Testing Business

FINANCIAL INFORMATION Asking Price:            $295,000   Revenue:               $273,014 Cash Flow:             $134,150 F, F & E:                 $8,370 est. (included in price) Inventory:             $100 est. (included in price) SUMMARY   This established, profitable testing & collection business, with well-developed methods, procedures and relationships is a “plug-and-play” opportunity for a buyer skilled at direct marketing, corporate sales and…

Small Business Awards and Contests You Should Check Out

Apply for a contest or award today — there are good business reasons to do so.  First, you get recognition and publicity for your business — and that’s just good marketing.  On top of that, it’s good for employees.  You give your team something to excite them and to rally around.  Finally, awards are good strategy: being nominated and winning can set your business apart from competitors.

But remember, YOU must make it happen, by applying for awards.  Don’t be shyRead More

From Small Business Trends

Small Business Awards and Contests You Should Check Out

Are Banks Finally Getting Ready to Lend?

If you’ve been on the fence about seeking a small business loan, the results of the 2012 Banking Trends Outlook Survey by Omega Performance suggest now might be the time to stop dithering and start applying for the financing your business needs.

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The global survey of bankers has good news for both businesses and consumers seeking loans, but the outlook is especially optimistic for small business, with 74 percent of bankers worldwide reporting that theirRead More

From Small Business Trends

Are Banks Finally Getting Ready to Lend?

Creative Briefs And Personal Branding Success

If you’re building your personal brand with the help of freelancers like copywriters, graphic designers, coaches, or web consultants, you should be preparing a creative brief for each project. Creative briefs are short documents, typically just 1 or 2 pages long. They save time, money, and frustration by identifying the crucial elements of a project. [...]

3 Things That Make A Startup Work

Many entrepreneurs, including myself, think big – really big. Everyone has ideas and some of them are actually quite good but usually they’re too big and broad to actually execute. If you’re serious about building a great business, you’ll need to be incredibly focused to make it happen. Otherwise, your idea will never have a [...]

13 Week Cash Flow, Part 4 – Forecasting Complexity and Conclusions

When developing a 13 Week Cash Flow Statement in a job shop, forecasting future business seems especially difficult due to the variety of jobs that might be won in future weeks. The solution is to select a few typical product or job types from experience, and forecast those as representative of the type of work [...]

#MustFollow: 20 Twitter Accounts Every Successful Entrepreneur Should Follow

We’ve curated a #mustfollow list of twenty Twitter accounts that are tweet-worthy, relevant and clarity-certified — for smart startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs.

National Small Business Week is Coming: Look for Big Things in May!

Can you feel the excitement? National Small Business Week is coming beginning May 20. It will be an opportunity for folks all across the US to celebrate small businesses and, of course, for small businesses to learn about added resources as well. Follow what’s happening in our small business roundup week below:

Momentum Builds

Two days of killer events. Two days of killer events kick off small business week. Check out the schedule now available from the Small Business Administration.Read More

From Small Business Trends

National Small Business Week is Coming: Look for Big Things in May!

Goals On Track Produce Increased Sales

Are you wishfully thinking about what you would like to do, dreaming about what might happen, or are you taking the lead for making your secretive desires come true? Sales techniques definitely put control in your hands to increase your likelihood for success. Achieving your goals Let’s take a look at ensuring you achieve your [...]

Social Media Tips for Professionals

Top strategies on how to use social media for financial planners, real-estate agents and attorneys.