Hey techie, switch off your computer. pick up the phone and call a prospect.

Thinking out of the box.

Is a state-wide Mobile Oil Change Business viable for the West Virginia Market? Recently we were asked to consult an upstart entrepreneur interested in the mobile oil changing industry sub-sector and looking to target his state of West Virginia. Are there any such businesses now like this in the Great State of West Virginia?

Whenever you are asked to prepare an annual report or a technical paper, you want it to look as professional as it can be. The same thing is true with client presentations...

We all know that curb appeal is important to attract prospective buyers and renters to your property. But what one typically thinks of as being effective curb appeal may no longer be as valuable. As a result of this, many are now looking at their home as the source of their income for their golden years.

On this digital Century the business administration is radically moving for new ways, for the Next-Generation of Business Administration. For that reason, this series of articles will show some tips on that new way of doing business.

Almost every day we encounter an ad, a slogan, or some other communication that admonishes us to Listen! Entire ad campaigns have been built around a theme that tells the world that they listen to their customers. And I agree that listening is a very powerful way to connect with another person. That being said, I firmly believe that listening is only part of the power. The real power comes when we LISTEN & HEAR!

For most of us, the start of a new year is a time of reflection. A review of the year gone by and an opportunity to set goals for the year ahead. Intentions are good and motivation is high. The challenge lies in the predictable loss of steam that ensues as we move past the holiday season and back into our workaday lives. Here are some strategies to assist you in seeing those New Year's goals and resolutions come to life.

Settling in log homes has always been an issue, adding cost and complexity to log home construction. Using traditional methods of construction, logs are stacked horizontally one on top of the other (either scribed or chinked). Because logs tend to shrink and settle over time, the multiple layers of logs compound the effect of wood shrinkage. A traditional 10' log wall will settle upward of 6 to 8 inches depending upon the moisture content of the logs. Special construction methods must be employed to counter the effects of settling.

A explanation of the importance of effective records management within the Business Continuity planning process. Particular emphasis is given to paper records.

Many service companies (e.g. plumbing, air conditioning) compete in very competitive markets. These companies focus on maximizing revenues while controlling costs. However, the nature scheduling work orders is chaotic and presents hurdles for companies when controlling costs.

For decades, businesses and factories monitored the working hours of their employees using time clocks. A particular favorite was the punch card system, where the employee had to insert their card into the time clock, so their hours could be stamped on the card. The payroll officer would then collect these cards each week and pay the employees accordingly.

Businesses are opening at an ever expanding rate, making competition for customers fierce. In order to keep up with the demands in the world today new businesses need to keep in mind the importance of good communication.

Owning a freelance firm is a viable career choice in these uncertain economic times. Before quitting your day job, however, consider these five points to decide if freelancing is right for you.

Having and accurate ROI begins with tracking your trade show leads.

Safety training videos are made so that we don’t panic in a crisis and put our lives in danger. These show us how to handle a fire, an earthquake, an accident or a natural disaster. They also include ordinary things like safety tips on climbing a ladder, driving or housekeeping. Countless websites and video production units make and sell CDs and DVDs of video clips on almost everything under the sun. If you do a Google search on safety training videos, you will come up with a minimum of 7,530,000 hits in less than .2 seconds. To choose a good video from this list is not easy. It is advisable to buy videos after having a short preview of what they contain.

Looking for Ways to Improve the Bottom Line? Think Print! If this sounds ridiculous to you then chances are you really should read this article. Fact is that print is one of the biggest areas of unr...

Key Indicators allow you to track the health and growth and performance of your business. By looking at what values are important, then tracking and measuring them over time, you can determine exactly where you are in your progress towards your business development goals.

How you sell your business and at what price are critical considerations to be aware of BEFORE the sales transaction is ever contemplated. This article presents strategies for sale that consider virtually every kind of potential buyer.

With the simplicity of applying for merchant accounts for your business and with all of the benefits derived from having merchant accounts, it is no wonder that businesses rely on the use of such accounts daily. This article reviews the main benefits of a merchant account and how to get one.

One of the most important considerations for outdoor security cameras is the power source. Quite often, building codes don’t require many outdoor, electrical connections, which means that if you require an outdoor security camera you’re going to have to deal with that situation.

Why is it that so many companies are running into deep trouble despite the measures taken? And why when in trouble these companies are repeating over and over again the same procedures, which in the end didn’t save them? Why would someone expect a different result when repeating the same approach?

Google has become more than just a search engine as the result of their release of the Google API. Now developers can have seamless access many of Google's functionality directly from within their applications to retrieve and integrate data which was formerly either unavailable or not readily accessible.