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When is the best time to sell a business?

Jun 30, 2014 By Bill Wortman

You are correct that there are several important considerations when deciding to sell a business – personal retirement plans, personal income requirements, alternative investment opportunities, sales/profit trends, potential competition, real estate value trends, etc.

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If I start taking debit cards, are there ways to use my phone and do it on the spot?

May 22, 2014 By Ed Fox

Mobile debit/credit card processing is available. In addition to the merchant account information below, you can review articles on mobile credit card processing solutions and considerations at the following websites…

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Which Point-of-Sale systems should I purchase for my small operation?

Mar 7, 2014 By Rick Gossett

Many companies offer retail POS systems or software that read bar code; however, accounting and inventory control applications must be integrated or linked with any POS system or software, which affects your POS system or software solutions. Also, your accounting and inventory needs and budget will impact the type of POS system you select.

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How do you find a manufacturer overseas?

Dec 6, 2013 By Bill Wortman

If you are interested in reaching out to an overseas manufacturer for your product, there are several different ways you could go about it. The following are the common approaches to locating foreign manufacturers.

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What’s a good source for a lead list and a good source or site for advertising to MLM prospects?

Nov 27, 2013 By Bill Wortman

Regarding your lead list, the challenge you face is searching for people who want their names off that list. There are several ways to try to approach this group. One is to determine which magazines or publications they read and then contact the publications regarding purchasing/renting from their lists. Another option is to contact mailing list brokers.

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What is the best solution for increasing sales and tracking sales staff performance?

Nov 26, 2013 By Ed Fox

Businesses can use various marketing method tools—referrals, professional networking, direct sales, direct mail, websites, free publicity, onsite signage, print ads, business working websites, and others. Marketing methods are influenced by the industry, local competition, target customers, available capital, customer base, and other factors.

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How can I sell my business for profit?

Oct 23, 2013 By Bill Wortman

An LLC is a suitable structure when developing a business for a future sale. However, it also important to note that many small business purchases are structured as asset-only sales, which means that an eventual buyer might not want to buy an LLC entity.

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Can I avoid purchasing the national do not call list by asking the clients we call if they are on the do not call list before continuing the conversation?

Oct 14, 2013 By Bill Wortman

Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communication Commission regulate telemarketing practices. The FCC and FTC have jointly established a National Do-Not-Call Registry for consumers who wish to avoid unwanted telemarketing calls.

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Is there possibly a good source that is relatively inexpensive, possibly free that leads to customers who would be interested in my product?

Oct 3, 2013 By Will Adams

Sales associates have different strengths. Some do better cold calling, some do better setting up appointments over the phone and some do fine with either. The key is to determine which method is most effective for you.

 

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How do I advertise my business on Google?

Sep 25, 2013 By Ed Fox

There are two basic approaches to advertising on Google – Google advertising programs and general search engine optimization tools. AdWords and AdSense may be the two more common advertising programs…

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