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Researching numbers of potential clients

One of the factors that I have a chance to discuss with a number of people is this: How big is your market? By that  I mean how many people or businesses can you sell your potential product or service … Continue reading

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An SOS to all entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses

Yep, I’m sending out an SOS to all entrepreneurs, wannabe entrepreneurs, and wantrepreneurs. What is my SOS? It’s not difficult, but it can be costly if you’re not prepared. What is my SOS? It’s….. it’s…… it’s……

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7 Reasons for business failure, and the #1 reason is…

As I have talked with numerous people regarding their businesses I am in constant discussion with others about what they do and how they do it. I had a conversation with anther small business and he stated something that reenforced … Continue reading

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Labor D…, er, Startup Three Day Offer, Sept 5-7

THREE DAYS ONLY!! Sept 5-7 Codes Below Who am I? I’m Kevin Cullis and I’m a business geek, that’s what I love to do, blend strategies, tactics and knowledge of both business and Macs together. I also love Apple technologies … Continue reading

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Business Continuity: Preparing for disasters

Fresh off of the results Hurricane Irene and the Colorado and Virginia earthquakes, the question for every business owner is: Would you survive a disaster to your business? Are you prepared for a disaster? In business parlance it’s called business … Continue reading

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Get crowdsourced funding via Kickstarter.com

Here’s a unique idea for those startup entrepreneurs that want to get funded, but not by the normal routes: crowdsourcing. Check out Kickstarter.com‘s web site for more info about getting crowds to fund your startup or your project from the … Continue reading

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Cash Flow squeeze on small businesses

Anytime a startup entrepreneur starts their dream idea the number one thing to keep straight is: Cashflow. In this Bloomburg Business Week article For Small Business, a Cash-Flow Crisis it discusses how tough times affect small businesses even harder. Why? … Continue reading

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