Ask any employers who was their best hire and their worst hire, and they will have a story.  Employers know the type of employee they want to hire but sometimes make a mistake.  It is normal to want to hire those who are like ourselves, but it is unlikely that anyone will be as dedicated t

After being in business for a year or more, it is not uncommon for business owners to wish they had started something or done something differently on their first day of business.  Buying a business that is doing well helps to eliminate regrets, but writing a good business plan and following it

Your day's been long and there is no end in sight. Everyone is coming to you for answers … or with a problem. Even something that's seemingly small has managed to turn into something difficult. Does this sound familiar? Or, if it doesn't, it likely will sometime in the near future. This is a

When buying any business, it is important to look at what has been done in the past and also ways to increase sales and improve the business.  This is especially important when the business is a service business. This article is to help you with ideas that may increase your sales. Undisputedly

As a would be entrepreneur you are looking for the perfect business opportunity.  After several discussions with your accountant, banker, lawyer and relatives, you have developed a list of acquisition criteria:  low risk, high return, short hours, great location, good growth potential, and

If you’re the potential buyer of a business, learning how to value a business for sale is extremely important. The fair selling price for a business is the amount the seller is willing to take and the buyer is willing to pay.  When buying a piece of real estate, comparisons are made of si

Step 1 – Decide why you want to sell. Have you had a bad day?  Are sales and profits declining?  Are sales and profits increasing?  Are you tired and think you need a change?  Are you having health issues?  Do you want to retire?  Do you think more lately about s


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