You are excited...you have a great new service and you are ready to start putting it all together and make it work. However, when it comes to really putting all the pieces in place you aren't completely certain on how to start. So let's take a look at some of the most common mistakes people make and what you can do to avoid them...

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"My spouse and I have been looking to buy a business for some time.  We've found a good local business with a great location and lots of existing customers.

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"My spouse and I have been looking to buy a business for some time.  We've found a good local business with a great location and lots of existing customers.

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The term sole purpose is one I use in the business world. When a company is totally focused on how they can be of the utmost service, they become focused on fulfilling their sole purpose...

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As frequent readers of my articles know, I am not the biggest fan of e-mail... Each day I find myself answering at least 30 to 40 e-mails on matters relating to my law practice, the books I've written, upcoming speaking engagements, and messages from old high school friends who are preparing to attend our 40 year reunion this year, to say nothing of (ahem) these articles... More >>

"I have a successful retail business that I want to take online with a killer website and a social media marketing campaign on Facebook and Twitter...The problem, of course, is money... More >>

"For the past couple of years I have run a brick and mortar retail store specializing in customized merchandise.  I really want to take this business to the next level by building a website that will enable customers nationwide... The problem, quite frankly, is money... More >>

Starting a new business can be a complex undertaking.  Your success depends on your knowledge and, ultimately, your execution of the knowledge you acquire. Time and money are precious resources. Use them wisely and follow these five ideas that may help you launch your new business effectively, profitably and with as few roadblocks as possible... More >>

It's official. Social media is here to stay.  It's not a fad like so many initially thought and it isn't going anywhere soon. Businesses have realized that not only is it a great way to connect with current clients, but a great way to land potential clients as well.  And that's only the beginning... More >>

"My wife and I started a business a couple of years ago.  We formed a limited liability company (LLC) to run the business, and split the ownership (and the work) 50-50... More >>