Archive for the 'Business' Category

Product Development Resource

Many inventors are very focused on creating their invention and are not very adept at getting their invention into production.  Unfortunately, this results in quite a few inventions costing their creators money instead of generating income.  Thankfully, there are companies that can help an inventor out.
These companies specialize in product development, product design, and […]

Considering Starting a Self Storage Facility

For the past couple of months now, I have been trying to figure out what kind of business I should start.  Though there are many options, I have analyzed them and came up with a short list of three choices.  But, something that is a little different than the ordinary is going to make up […]

Replacing Some Of My Home Office Furniture

I had the bright idea yesterday that I should move my office upstairs.  You see, my office has been in the living room in our home for months now and the home office furniture has been taking up too much space (according to my wife).
So, she had asked me rather politely to move my office […]

Hiring the Right People

We are in the process of getting our home business up and running. We have some loose ends that need to be tied up before we launch. We found a couple of Southampton accountants and ran our business plan through them. They agreed that it would be successful and encouraged us to get the ball […]

Regional Magazines Offer Good Advertising Value

It amazes me that I read so many magazines.  I read business magazines, computer magazines and travel magazines.  I also advertise my business from time to time in magazines as well and get varying results.
You see, we have traditionally bought magazine advertising in larger publications that have a high readership.  Now, these are generalized magazines, […]

Flowers from Far Away

As owner of the local flower shop, I am used to getting large orders and some really odd requests. I do my very best to fill everyone’s request, no matter what it is. If you want black roses, I will get you black roses. Sometimes I get requests that involve research on my part.
I […]

Buying a Doughnut Franchise

A good friend of mine recently purchased a doughnut franchise from another friend of mine.  You see Jeff had been working at this doughnut shop for a number of years and knew the operations of the company very well.  The owner was selling their stake in the store and he thought it would be a […]

Measurable Corporate Performance

The key to a smooth running corporation is a metric with which to measure performance.  Sure, you could consider the financial statements to be one option, but what about something besides a macro level view of the system?
One method of measuring corporate performance is through corporate performance management software.  Not only does this give a […]

Finding the Right Business to Start

If you are like many people looking to start a business, you may feel a little overwhelmed.  I mean, with the number of choices, it is hard to pick one, let alone a good business.  Thankfully, the Internet has all the business information that you may need to help you make the right decision.
Most of […]

Christmas Party Present Purchase

As some of you know, the company where my wife works just had their Christmas party.  I know that may sound weird to some of you, but the company she works for is mainly a hospitality company (think restaurants, hotels, etc.) and they are unable to close during the Christmas season.  So, they have their […]