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Whether you're an experienced business owner or are just starting out (or thinking about starting a business), there are 5 crucial steps you need to take at the beginning of the year to assure the 2006 is your most prosperous year ever.

1. If you have not done so yet, take advantage of the greatest tax shelter available today: the opportunity to start a small business and organize your business activities to generate multiple streams of income for you.

   If you have been thinking about starting your own business but are still sitting on the fence, resolve to take action today! With the internet making getting into business for yourself easier and more cost-effective than ever, there's no excuse for not taking that crucial first step.

2. If you already own your own business make sure that you're generating income from more than once source.

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   How To Ask For A Raise
   Asking for a raise is difficult under the best of circumstances. Asking for one in today’s economy and business climate is down right brave. However, the fact remains that if you believe you deserve a raise, you need to make the request.Employees and employers are becoming savvy in the art of negotiation. Consequently, a little advance preparation can give you the edge you need in your negotiations. Use my seven-point checklist to ensure you are ready, willing, and able to negotiate your next pay increase.1. Raise or Recognition? Are you sure it’s a
   or are just starting out (or thinking about starting a business), there are 5 crucial steps you need to take at the beginning of the year to assure the 2006 is your most prosperous year ever.
   1. If you have not done so yet, take advantage of the greatest tax shelter available today: the opportunity to start a small business and organize your business activities to generate multiple streams of income for you.

      If you have been thinking about starting your own business but are still sitting on the fence, resolve to take action today! With the internet making getting into business for yourself easier and more cost-effective than ever, there's no excuse for not taking that crucial first step.

   2. If you already own your own business make sure that you're generating income from more than once source.

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      Corporate Gift Giving Idea That's Easy and Efficient
      Deadlines and due dates are the norm in the typical office allowing little time for much else. When it’s time to express your business thanks to a client what is the most beneficial and time-saving corporate gift giving idea?Gift Baskets! That’s right. This type of offering can be custom designed to match the interests of the recipient. There are baskets pertaining to the food categories of gourmet, Italian, spicy, healthy, coffee, tea and lots of other edible favorites including chocolate. What else?How about a sports related corporate gift giving idea?
      you have not done so yet, take advantage of the greatest tax shelter available today: the opportunity to start a small business and organize your business activities to generate multiple streams of income for you.

      If you have been thinking about starting your own business but are still sitting on the fence, resolve to take action today! With the internet making getting into business for yourself easier and more cost-effective than ever, there's no excuse for not taking that crucial first step.

   3. If you already own your own business make sure that you're generating income from more than once source.

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      Business Broker Versus Merger and Acquisition Advisor - The Monthly Fee Objection
      Probably the biggest objection that we get from potential business sellers is, "I'm not going to pay you a monthly fee only a success fee when you sell my business." These business owners have met with business brokers that do not charge a monthly fee and believe that a Merger and Acquisition Advisory Firm should agree to the same pricing structure.For many types of businesses I would agree that a seller should hire a business broker and not pay a monthly fee. If that business is a smaller "Main Street" business like a dry cleaner, gas station, convenience store
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      If you have been thinking about starting your own business but are still sitting on the fence, resolve to take action today! With the internet making getting into business for yourself easier and more cost-effective than ever, there's no excuse for not taking that crucial first step.

   4. If you already own your own business make sure that you're generating income from more than once source.

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      Staying Motivated In A Struggling Economy
      Fear is a very powerful emotion. When we live in fear, even of the unknown, there is a tendency to isolate, exert control and be on the defensive. It drains our energy and creates exhaustion. The majority of coaching conversations I am having these days are about this fear generated by a struggling economy. Worry over business progress, finding a job, salary and bonus eliminations, increased job performance expectations have taken over people’s mindsets thus decreasing motivation and focus for themselves and their business. While no one has a c
      ost-effective than ever, there's no excuse for not taking that crucial first step.
   5. If you already own your own business make sure that you're generating income from more than once source.

      This way, if changing economic conditions exercise a negative effect on one stream of income, you are not left high and dry (so to speak!). If you're involved in network marketing, you'll have to make a point of ignoring those who would have you focus exclusively on a single company (often start up) that might not be around 5 years from now). You can and should diversify (within reason, of course!).

   6. Make sure that you are using the most advantageous structure for operating your business.

      This applies to you whether you have a traditional bricks-and-mortar business, operate a UPS Store franchise, or are operating an e-business doing affiliate marketing.

      If you're operating your business as a sole proprietor, as most small business owners do, your business is not in the most advantageous position to reap the fru