How to Make a Bow
Learning how to make a bow for a “wow” presentation is easy if you know the techniques. As with anything practice helps. There is no … Continue
The Zero Cost Business Startup Myth
When I talk at various small business events or tell others what I do, people are curious about how to make money working from … Continue
Does Your Business Need a Website?
I’ve heard many business owners say they think they “should” get a website. They’re not quite sure how to get one or what they will … Continue
Why Are You in Business
If you’re in business, you’re in it to sell. This is absolutely the first tenet. The whole purpose of being in business is to sell … Continue
Avoid the Alligators in the Gift Business Swamp
When I was a kid, fishing with my dad in the swamps of northern Florida was always an adventure. Encounters with mosquitoes, water moccasins, … Continue
The Biggest Mistakes by Gift Basket Entrepreneurs
The Biggest Mistakes When Starting Your Business Regardless of what you sell, each and every one of us is in the marketing business. The failure or … Continue
Is a Gift Basket Business Profitable?
I’ve been asked several times to spill the beans and tell everyone the secret to making money with a gift/gift basket business. They ask if … Continue
The Pros and Cons of a Gift Basket Business
I realize now that many of the ideas and reasons for starting my new business were unrealistic. There was much that I didn’t know or … Continue
Financial Steps for Starting Your Business
Once you make the decision to start your business, one of the most important next steps is getting your financial strategies in place. There are … Continue
The One Page Business Plan
PLAN Is a Good Four Letter Word Introducing the One-Page Business Plan The One-Page Business Plan isn’t for everyone. But with simple, easy to use … Continue