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Should You Use a Franchise Broker?
What does a franchise broker do? Is a franchise broker the right choice for helping you buy or sell a small business? Do you know the pros and cons of utilizing a franchise broker? Elizabeth Kitchen takes a look at franchise brokers. What...

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SBA Business Plan Template
Use this SBA business plan template to help you write your own when applying for any type of SBA Loan. This business plan should not be considered all-inclusive and you may be required to include additional information in your business plan. This business...

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Creating a Business Plan From a Flow Chart
Creating a business plan from a flow chart is a good tool wheen seeking to obtain funding for new businesses and expansion initiatives. Understanding the value of flow charts and using them as a basis for business plan development will lead to a better...

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Ways to Increase Employee Satisfaction
Employee satisfaction is difficult to maintain in times of economic uncertainty, budget cuts, and layoffs. However, employers that implement non-monetary initiatives to increase employee satisfaction definitely reap the benefits of lower employee turnover...

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Sample Excel Sales Forecast
The attached file gives an example of a basic sales forecast developed in Excel 2007. You're welcome to download and modify this file for your own business planning needs. For more information on this exhibit, including instructions on how to create...

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Developing a Sales Forecast in Excel
Even if you're not preparing a full business plan, it's important to develop certain financial goals and reports. In this guide, we'll show how to use Excel to produce a sales forecast that can be as simple or complex as you need it to be...

Published by Michele McDonough (79,057 pts ) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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5 Websites that Will Advertise Your Small Business Online for Free (part 2 of 2)
Small business start-ups are usually low on funds for advertising, but marketing is essential for success. Surprisingly, there are many free small business advertising online options available. Don't overlook these 5 websites that will list or advertise...

Published by Haley Montgomery (4,670 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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Work Well Always: Prevent and Cure Burnout
Burnout can cause missed work, inability to concentrate, and the feeling that every problem that comes up is impossible to solve. Curing burnout is a long-term commitment to a healthy mind. What is Burnout? Burnout affects the body and mind. It is...

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Small Businesses and the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a great time for small businesses. With everyone in the shopping mood, or at least in shopping mode , this can be the perfect time of year to implement new promotional ideas related directly to the holidays or to consider diversifying...

Published by Michele McDonough (79,057 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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What it Takes to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
A successful entrepreneur has to be passionate about his/her business, imaginatively conceive and unfailingly execute plans, be willing to adopt emerging technologies and when the time comes, lead from the front. What distinguishes a successful entrepreneur...

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22,775 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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