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The game has changed and I don’t want to play
When I first started writing and publishing books, the indication of a books success relied upon trade reviews, a few book signings in popular bookstores and maybe a mention on the best sellers list. If you made it on Book … Continue reading
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Losing the paycheck mentality
One of the challenges I find with being a business owner is breaking the mindset of having a “payday” and a regular paycheck. A paycheck mentality is when you rely on getting the same amount of income at the same … Continue reading
Why small businesses with no employees should have policies and procedures in place
Statistics published by the SBA (Small Business Administration US) indicate that most small businesses fail within the first 3 years of inception. One of the main reasons small businesses fail is due to a lack of proper business planning. A … Continue reading
The publishing process: Book reviews
An important part of the publishing process is the book review. Book reviews can: increase book sales generate free advertising provide feedback on the books content help the book reach a wider audience There are a few types of book … Continue reading
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The publishing process: How long?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding book publishing is: How long will it take to get my book published? Well, the short answer is it could take a year to a year and a half depending … Continue reading
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Informational interview conducted 11/14/12
** Disclaimer** This interview was conducted in 2012 and the information may no longer be up to date and the views of the interviewee may have changed. Kim Martin Sadler Editorial Director The Pilgrim Press The Pilgrim Press & Stillspeaking … Continue reading
Are you getting in your own way?
Building a business can have its challenges. There are always obstacles to overcome and competitors to stay ahead of. In order to overcome challenges one must always be aware of the trends and best practices that help lead businesses owners … Continue reading
Informational interviews
Informational interviews are a good tool for a small business owner to use to find out about their field of business. The interview should not be about gaining intelligence on the daily operations of a company, but to ask questions … Continue reading
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Business structure
When re-launching my publishing company this year, I realized although I was registered as a LLC, I was running my business and being taxed as a sole proprietor. Because of this, I was not receiving full liability protection for my … Continue reading
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Expectations
When starting my business and making my action plan I had day dreams of how things would be. I would register my business with the state, and then the gates of business opportunity would open up and I would be … Continue reading
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