How To Package A Book For Mailing

By | November 28, 2010

The old method of butcher paper and strapping tape is no longer going to cut it when it comes to mailing books in today’s society. It is to be expected that packages will be shuffled around, thrown, and/or dropped during shipping, so take it upon yourself to ensure that the book you mail out arrives [...]

How To Make Your Business Card Unique

By | November 26, 2010

A business card is an entrepreneur’s most valuable marketing tool. Though some people don’t care to get fancy and merely want something to hand out with their name and contact info on it, it’s best to put a little time and thought into what you’re passing out so it doesn’t end up lost in a [...]

How To Declutter Your Computer

By | November 24, 2010

Decluttering a computer frees up hard drive space and increases speed of operation; both very good things for business owners that rely on their PCs to operate correctly. There are three main areas to tackle: unused programs, deleting and archiving old files, and organizing. Remove those unused programs. You know the ones—the software you bought [...]

How To Stay Healthy While Traveling

By | November 20, 2010

Entrepreneurs travel nationally and internationally for business and pleasure, sometimes simultaneously. Whatever the reason for hitting the road or skies, it is best to be proactive, prepared, and protected when it comes to your health. Only missing the business trip is more detrimental than falling ill while traveling, and nothing ruins a holiday quite like [...]

How And Why To Call On The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service

By | November 20, 2010

The three most common issues in Taxpayer Advocate Service’s (TAS) case inventory for fiscal year 2009 were processing amended tax returns, levies, and identity theft. Do any of these apply to you? TAS is an independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, need help resolving tax problems that [...]

How To Correct Errors With The IRS

By | November 18, 2010

Literally thousands of dollars are involved annually in IRS errors. Some people receive a higher refund than what they’re entitled, but, as much as they would like to think so, this isn’t a gift—it’s prone to be an error. Cashing these checks can and will lead to bigger IRS issues. If you discover you have [...]

How To Barter For Your Small Business

By | November 16, 2010

Bartering is defined as the exchange of goods or services for other goods or services, meaning no money exchanges hands. (The International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA) provides extensive information about trade and barter.) Hundreds of barter exchange groups operate in America, offering an efficient channel to barter for small business. Barter exchanges allow companies to [...]

How To Build Employee Relations

By | November 14, 2010

When you were employed for someone else, were the employees able to participate in potlucks, company lunches, or recognition ceremonies? Employees remember these things. Non-work-related activities increase motivation and job performance. These activities also build rapport between employees by allowing them a chance to mingle and socialize. Try some of these ideas for out-of-office get-togethers [...]

How To Create Radio Spots That Sell

By | November 12, 2010

When companies think about advertising, radio often doesn’t make the cut. However, radio ads can be a highly effective way of reaching your target market. It can be wildly successful if done properly or extremely disappointing if done poorly. The first step is to gain an understanding of how radio ads work. To be successful [...]

How To Collect Past Due Payments From Customers Or Clients

By | November 10, 2010

Every company eventually encounters a customer that does not remit payment when due or attempts to skip out on payment altogether. Of course, the most obvious way to avoid this situation is to receive payment up front. When this isn’t possible, create a written agreement signed by both you and the client before extending any [...]

How To Choose A Tax Preparer

By | November 8, 2010

Many people would prefer to leave the filing of taxes up to a professional. If you do decide to hire a tax Preparer, you will need to do so wisely. You will find that the majority of Paid Preparers are professional, honest, and provide quality service. A chain agency like H&R Block often do a [...]

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