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Product Shipping
Theresa Ayers
You have done your research and found a few reputable wholesale distributors now you need to determine how you are going to ship your product. There are three different kinds of wholesalers. That is not to say that one wholesaler will ship a variety of ways however, you can find wholesalers that ship only one way or ones that have multiple shipping options. I know…more research, but I cannot impress upon you enough the important of this if you want to be successful. Remember there are a lot of unscrupulous businesses out there and I would hate to see you fall into that trap. The three major forms of shipping are as follows . . . keep reading
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Basic Business Accounting Systems
Theresa Ayers
As a business owner you have the daunting task of setting up an accounting system. Where to start? I truly believe that your company's success is directly related to how well you manage the in and out flow of paperwork and your accounting system is at the top of that list. There is a variety of accounting systems available to small businesses. . . . keep reading
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Should You Incorporate
Theresa Ayers
When choosing the right business structure, It is important to know the stage of development that your company is in, your taxes base and most importantly the risk in your particular industry. You need to find a venue that will protect you but also has the fewest rules possible. . . . keep reading
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Finding A Wholesaler
Theresa Ayers
So you want to sell something, not something you have made but something someone else has made. You want to be a retail distributor, reseller, or middleman and make some money. So where do you start? . . . keep reading
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Staying afloat during slowdowns
Debbie Swartz
Whether we are in or heading toward a recession is debatable among economic gurus, but the slowdown of the United State's economy is definite. For some small business owners, weathering the storm means refocusing on the basics, experts said. . . . keep reading
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To Franchise or Not To Franchise
Bridget Ayers & US Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce approximates that franchised businesses have a 97% success rate within 5 years of opening. Non-franchised businesses have only a 48% success rate within their first 6 years. The reason franchises outperform small businesses is because the work has already been done for you. A franchisor has built a successful and proven business model, then sets it up as a turn key business for the franchisee. Buying a franchise, like making any other major purchase, should involve a thorough investigation. . . . keep reading
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