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May 31

Starting a New Business, Like Jumping Without Parachute

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Robby Kyosaki, the writer of “Rich Dad and Poor Dad” said that starting a new business, like jumping without parachute. We have to create parachute and try to repair in order to be saved to the ground. If we are failed to create parachute, it have to be failed and death. There are two choices after starting a new business, success or failed. We have to improve and create innovation in order to defense our business stay long between a lot of competitors or getting up quickly after failing. Bill Gates dropped out from Harvard University when he was making decision to start Microsoft with his friend Buddy Allen. His decision, made his parents depressed and disappointed. He had to face bitterness in his first project because of failure. He tried to get up and never give up. People world wide never imagine that Bill Gates started his Microsoft Company from his tiny computer in the small room. Live is unpredictable and full of challenges. We have to be ready facing it and have strategies to start it,

1.Have attitude to attain success

Mental entrepreneurs have to be ready to loose and win. We have to prepare to be success or failed. Do not be desperate when we are failed and ready to start again.

Thomas Alfa Edison that had found electricity said that failure was not failure. Failure was learning time, made evaluation and starting again. Without failure, one never knows their fault.

2.Capital is not all.

The new entrepreneurs always blame that the capital caused of business success and failed. Based on surveys, new businesses failed after ten years or five years. They can not continue their business because of lack experiences and skill.

The reporters asked John Lennon, the Beatles personal band, “why do you so success” John Lennon answer, “ If I know, we are going to success. I will hire Body guards and create good management”

Success begins, with working hard, full dedication and loves our work.

We do not care about time and money to spend because we love our work.

3. Ask yourself, what do you like much in life.

It is easy to ask you, what make your life become passion. Passion makes your life so colorfully, energetic, not monotone and boring. We feel energetic when we are getting up in the morning. To know more activities that you like much in life, writing down as many as possible activities on the paper. Do not afraid to write them and select the most activities that you like much. Try to implement them in life. Do not be hesitated to change, if you feel not suitable with your feeling.

4.Change your passion activities into business.

Do not be surprised. If your friends, family, or coworker success in their business, just doing their passion activities. They are going to do it with full of their heart so that send the energy to others. Are you ready jumping without parachute! Let’s try it !

May 31

Business Cards – 5 Secrets to Handing Out Business Cards For Your Home-Based Business

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So there you sit, with a box of brand new, spiffy business cards on your desk. Now what? Will they collect dust, or will you use them productively in your home based business?

Here are five secrets to distributing them effectively to your customers and prospects.

1) Keep a large supply of cards.
No matter how many cards you order at a time, when the box is half-full, reorder. You never want to be caught short.

2) Carry 5 to 10 cards with you at all times.
Always, always, always.

I like to always have at least 5 to 10 in my wallet or card case. There are few things more embarrassing than being asked for your card and having to answer, “Oops, I seem to be out right now.”

And there’s nothing more potentially devastating financially than not always having business cards on hand. That individual who just walked off without your card might have represented a possible $10,000 in your pocket. Tell me now — can you live with that?

3) A card handed out face-to-face trumps a card left quietly at a vacant desk or with a secretary.
I’ve found that your card is most effective when you present it directly, in person. For one thing, it gives you an opportunity to ask for your prospect’s card in return, so you can follow up later. For another, they are much more likely to link your card to your face — and this is made even easier if your photo appears on your card.

Business cards left lying around loosely at bus stops, on counters, and stuck inside magazines and books — yes, I’ve seen it happen, and have even heard the tactic suggested by people who should know better — seldom end up anywhere other than in the trash.

4) After every conversation with anyone, hand them a card.
My rule of thumb: If I spend at least five minutes in engaging “small talk” with a stranger, whether at a chamber of commerce mixer or in a concession line at the movies, they deserve my business card. You never know what will happen.

5) Smile when you hand someone your business card.
Oh, come on! You knew I was going to say that!

May 31

Online Resources for Small Businesses For Sale

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Help for Small Businesses for Sale

Those with all types of businesses for sale typically face a myriad of emotions and decisions. Often just the decision to sell is stressful and marks a turning point in your life. Finding the right way to market their listings online can make a huge difference to the amount of profit you ultimately pocket on a net-basis from the sale; the amount of time it takes; and your overall feelings about the transaction. Learn from countless other businesspeople that have had similar opportunities in recent years. Today’s business owners don’t want to solely rely on local business brokers and newspaper ads.

In most cases, your business is like a baby that you created or bought and nurtured. For this reason, it is important to find the ideal buyer candidate to take over those operations. Business Listings For sale online are today’s tool of choice to attract potential buyers, but not just any business listing will do. It is important to find listing services that are comprehensive, trusted and that reach the most potential prospective buyers. You must be able to provide the ability to substantiate revenue claims that are current and relevant. Your business listing deserves the respect of being sold professionally and depicted accurately.

Business Owners Need to Do This:
Use only established, online business for sale listings sites and related Networks. They are very cost effective, easy to use and highly targeted to the individuals and prospective buyers you must reach.
Business owners and sellers must be prepared with accurate, supporting documentation. Be sure that all your paperwork is up-to-date and that physically, your location is in good shape. This will increase its’ attractiveness to potential buyers.
Be realistic when pricing your business opportunity for sale. Overpricing will delay the sale and deter potential buyers. Underpricing it will end up hurting the you, the seller!
Evaluate whether you want to deal directly with potential buyers or if you prefer the anonymity and confidentiality of utilizing a professional business broker. Some businesses for sale may need to be handled by a third party to protect the business’s bottom line.
Be sure to carefully select the perfect broker and buyer who fits the business you have grown by pre-qualifying potential purchasers before entering into serious negotiations. Owners should not waste their time with “tire kickers.”

Small Business Owners Need to Avoid This:

The business owner has many things to consider. Be sure to avoid the pitfalls of many owners who did not think about the effects of the information they post on their listings.

Don’t ever put a “For Sale” sign on your front door or in front of your business. It screams at your clients “take your business elsewhere, we won’t be around long.” Savvy owners must be discreet.
Don’t post listings with identifying information for the same reasons you don’t want to put a sign outside.
Don’t fall for salespeople who leave a note on your door saying “We represent clients who are seeking small businesses for sale.” They don’t! They are looking to be your broker locally. They limit where you can advertise your great opportunity and take a big chunk of your sale.
Don’t show how eager you are to get rid of your enterprise, even if that is the situation. This will give buyers the upper-hand in negotiating. Small businesses for sale get the best selling price when they are doing well, cash-flowing and the owner is not rushed to sell.

By putting these do’s and don’ts to work in the marketing plan, you are sure to enjoy a successful sale that meets your expectations in all ways. Investors, owners and buyers can now easily find and ascertain the viability of various business opportunities in ways they couldn’t before by listing Small Businesses For Sale and related opportunities on reputable online services and networks.

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