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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

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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

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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 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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Business card

In this world of electronic communication, it is amazing how much power the business card still holds. The business card is your own personal billboard for your business, it is your sales pitch, your elevator speech, all on this 3.5″ … Continue reading

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