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Business Valuation Planning
Business valuation is very important for a business owner as it gives a clear picture of the company's strength, weaknesses and progress. Determining the value of a business is considered necessary for various purposes such as estate planning, business succession

, change your website (or get one), start a newsletter? Now is the perfect time to do this and get them out to clients. A fresh look can bring in new clients and it is the perfect time to contact old clients and announce a new service, a sale, discount, etc.

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ATM Business Success is Just Like Real Estate – Location, Location, Location!
Most people don’t realize that most ATM machines are not actually owned by banks. If fact most of the ATMs you see at bars, gas stations and many other high traffic locations are operated by the business owners or even individuals like you or me. You need not be

As you know, the slow season is here -- June, July & August are notoriously slow for many industries. Following are three things you can do to ensure that work continues to flow during this slow period -- no matter what type of business you have.

1. Continue to advertise: Many freelancers stop marketing because they aren't getting the response they're accustomed to during this period. BUT, this is a mistake. Why?

Because you have to be top of mind with customers. And, if you are a regular reader of my blog (InkwellEditorial.blogspot.com), you know that I advocate consistency, consistency, consistency when it comes to marketing. How is NOT advertising going to bring in more customers?

Further, as everyone else is on vacation (hence, not advertising either), you will have less competition during this time. Who knows, your mailer could land on that prospective client's desk just as his regular writer, editor, graphic designer, etc. is off on that month-long summer cruise. Bang, a new client!

2. Prepare new marketing/sales material: Been meaning to update your brochure, change your website (or get one), start a newsletter? Now is the perfect time to do this and get them out to clients. A fresh look can bring in new clients and it is the perfect time to contact old clients and announce a new service, a sale, discount, etc.

Be sure that when

Who Hates Boring Meetings?
I think about communication when things go wrong and often forget about sharing what is happening in business if I am on a good road. The problem is that communication within the organization should be constant and not treated as an inconvenience. I am more than g

ertise: Many freelancers stop marketing because they aren't getting the response they're accustomed to during this period. BUT, this is a mistake. Why?

Be sure that whe

Finding and Using Chinese Search Engines & Directories
Whether you're just doing research for travel or whether you're a Chinese native or expatriate, you'll be able to catch up on the latest Chinese news, sports, entertainment and stay in touch by using the many Chinese search engines and directories available on the

t.com), you know that I advocate consistency, consistency, consistency when it comes to marketing. How is NOT advertising going to bring in more customers?

Be sure that whe

An Alternative to Venture Capital in the Food and Beverage Industry
If you are an entrepreneur with a small food or beverage company looking to take it to the next level, this article should be of particular interest to you. Your natural inclination may be to seek venture capital or private equity to fund your growth, but that mig

me. Who knows, your mailer could land on that prospective client's desk just as his regular writer, editor, graphic designer, etc. is off on that month-long summer cruise. Bang, a new client!

Be sure that whe

Escape Planning - Using Fire Exits To Get Out Safely
Fire exits should be strategically located, with an outward opening door that has a crash bar and outward leading signs on it. Knowing where to find the emergency exits in a building that you frequent can save your life. Inward opening, rotating and sliding doors

Be sure that when you contact clients, you offer a benefit to them, not just an announcement about you. Eg, say something to your clients like: "Our website -- new launched! -- allows you to contact us 24/7 with your project details and receive a quote/proposal much quicker!"

3. Update service offerings: Summer is the perfect time to master that new software, learn AMA, develop a webinar (web seminar). Whatever it is, this is the perfect time to update the services/skills you offer.

So, instead of slogging through summer waiting for the busy season to roll around (unless that's what you want), you can keep growing that client list while laying the groundwork for an even more profitable busy season.

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Strong communication skills are crucial to any successful business interaction, and a keystone of good communication is good listening. This article delineates 5 steps to improve your listening skills and help you become a truly good listener in every circumstance.

Taken from the book; Protecting Your Corporate Assets by Martin Maylor info@insurium.com Losses through theft and fraud vary considerably by the type of operation and the efficiency of their management. To fully understand the cost lets look at the following example:

DME billing is one of the biggest parts of the medical billing profession. This series of articles, beginning with this overview, will focus on the complex software used to bill DME claims.

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