Are you a business owner, a sole proprietor, looking to complete the daunting task of preparing your taxes? Here is a little guidance, with links to the 2011 IRS tax forms. Links are to proper IRS Forms that you can download. This Year: 2012 Preparing for
Read more →Shouldn’t I hire a Professional to write my Business Plan? If you are apprehensive about preparing a business plan yourself, or if you simply do not have the time (but do have the money) to outsource the planning, then yes, we highly recommend hiring a professional. There
Read more →If you are thinking of starting a business using Apple equipment, today is a perfect day to take the plunge. You rarely find Apple products discounted, prices are set by Apple themselves, but Black Friday brings out the savings. Don’t expect huge reductions, but if you’re in
Read more →Although you understand your business, you may be confused about the financial reporting required to run a business and to incorporate into a business plan. Here are some definitions to get you started: Income Statement: A statement that shows Income, Cost of Sales, Gross Margin, Salaries,
Read more →Defining Your Target Market Market Demographics: Who wants or needs your companyʼs product or service? Other businesses? Individuals? Groups? Families? And of those, what is the: gender, age range, race, geographic location, education level or income, of the ideal customer? Market Trends & Growth Patterns: How do
Read more →Stop Making Excuses and Just Do It. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ION FreshStart’s Advanced Business Planning was created for people who want to stop making excuses
Read more →Steve Jobs is a man who needs no introduction. His name is synonymous with Apple, and his legend will live on as a charismatic, dedicated leader. A single entity that shifted the course of technology. Steve set a new standard for the CEO. Jeans, a turtle neck
Read more →Business Plan Financial Terms Proper business planning includes understanding the financial terms. Here are a couple of definitions you should know when putting together your plan: Fixed Asset An asset not readily convertible to cash that is used in the normal course of business. Examples of fixed assets
Read more →REQUEST FOR FUNDING – Some Things to Consider Requesting funding can be accomplished in several individual ways, or a combination of methods. Here is a breakdown of what is needed in most cases: Step one is to have a solid business plan completed. Your plan will include most
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