Research & Development

Don't let your fear of the unknown stop you from taking the plunge into franchise ownership!

You’ve submitted your product. You've patiently waited for a response. Okay maybe not quite patiently. And then, finally, the moment arrives! But when you open the letter or e-mail you’ve been anticipating, you...

Normally traditional lenders will not finance goodwill in the purchase of a business. Buyers usually must pay for the goodwill as equity injections into the purchase, or have the seller carry some or...

It's usually more costly but factoring is a viable option.

From beauty products to Google Apps to reselling consignment on eBay - the opportunities for becoming a reseller are endless. What are Resellers? - A reseller is a business or business owner who...

As prospects decide they don't need our help, how can we reclaim our place in the sales process?

If you're thinking of starting a blog for your small business, here are 10 tips.

Part 2 of our 5-part guide to buying a franchise. This step will help you identify key trends that will impact your franchise decision.

Firefox, the popular "alternative" browser to Microsoft's Internet Explorer, is going mobile - sort of

The third roadblock that deters inventors most often is the fear of being ripped off. So many inventors are plagued by this fear! I’ve met men and women who have been working on...

The small business marketing press and blogosphere are rich with tales of social media. Because social media is such a "shiny object", it's often segmented from other online marketing and communication channels such...

My last post included information about new tax laws that impact your 2009 business tax return, but the 2010 tax year also brings with it several changes to business tax law. Tax laws...

Is your organization seeking rapid growth? Do you have all three of the necessary leaders on board?...

Thinking about buying a franchise that’s not well-known in your area? Here’s what to consider.

Trademark searches are an often overlooked source of market intelligence that in the right hands can tell you what your competitors are thinking about.

As the aliens of the TV show "V" would say, humans are quite predictable; we are creatures of habit.

Need more sales in 2010? Want to grow your business and revenues to the next level? Here are more ideas and tips to help. Remember, the difference between a white belt in martial...