Do not fear the spreadsheet The spreadsheet is still a very useful tool Clearly, we have come to the point where your accounting and bookkeeping are automated with tools such as Quickbooks (for Windows and Mac) and GNUCash (for Linux/BSD) as well as others. And for as useful as they are, they are also limited….
A few tips on creating great articles Use odd numbers Odd numbers create a feeling of “this is off” and this seems to be backed up by science. Wired Article. King and Janiszewski argue that our brains process even numbers more easily than odd numbers, and that this increased fluency translates as liking for the…
CoWorking Spaces Are Ideal for Low-Cost Startups Yes, you can get a huge loan to start your business but, the majority either can’t qualify for a loan, don’t want one or just want to bootstrap it. If you’re bootstrapping, i.e., using your own money, CoWorking can surely keep your costs down. CoWorking Facilities Are All-Inclusive…
Here’s another tip for starting your business. DO NOT take this as legal advice. At some point contact a lawyer specializing in Trademarks. Do a cursory search Simply head over to USPTO.gov and simply type in your company name and see what comes up. What we’re talking about here is the name or trademark that…
Here’s a quick list of tips to consider before starting your business and in the early stages Know your customer The more you know, the easier it will be to find and market to your customer. Even if you don’t want to do the “hard” sell, you still need to know who your customer is…
You will probably assume that you own everything related to your company from photos to marketing material to your website. But, you may be wrong. How can I not own my stuff? Basically, if you or an employee did not create it, you may not own it. Clearly, if you create your own logo, you…
Every business needs help and here are some great tips for your small business Build a support network Whenever anyone works alone, whether an outside dales rep or solopreneur, having a group of people to bounce ideas off of or to even just have some coffee with, can be a huge stress reliever. Whether you…
What is fair use and how do I make use of it (sorry for the pun). First, let me start with, “I am not a lawyer. I am a photographer/videographer who has been shooting for many a decade.” Fair Use: is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as…
Whether it’s one on one, one on a group or group on group, we all have had to put on a pitch. Maybe it was at a business mixer, a restaurant or a planed meeting, it can be very stressful. One way to help offset this stress is to have a pitch ready to go…
In this post, we are going to talk about how to get the most for your money when starting or running any business. We’re not talking about cheating or lying here as there are many free ways to get what you need and alternatives to expensive options for software. Whether you’re an accountant, a graphic…
