And recommendations on a good Sales & Marketing book to purchase?
Answers: How to Master the Art of Selling by Tom Hopkins
My all-time favorite is "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug.
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I am a single parent who requirements to start a business I obligation assistance w/business plan & funding where on earth do I start?
I am artist and I would like to take the dream I have other had to start my business. I don't know how to start where on earth to go. I really entail guidance, help, direction, please facilitate!!Answers: You have a little things you need to look at:
How much funding is needed?
What is that funding going to wages for?
What revenue are you projecting? From whom?
What expenses are projected? For what?
How long until the business is profitable?
Do you have a budget?
Where are you looking for funding?
Are you looking for debt financing or equity financing?
If Equity, how much of the business are you looking to make a contribution up? Do you have proof of concept? (That the company can be profitable and projections are good)
You might want to start small by doing a touch at home and building a business over the Internet or selling at shows on the weekend. Build your clientele to see if your business will work. This will need little money. Just the money for your artistic materials. If you do ebay, near is a minimal charge to list. If you do art shows nearby is an entry fee.
If you do opt to go bigger, you can find free advice from the SBA (Small Business Agency?). They hold retired people who will confer you free advice.
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I did not borrow any monies..
But started next to small reasonable amount and my own stuff.
Lots of research,network,used wall space in other small shops help in me surrounded by advertising.
Thinking of moving up to another step and doing retail not sure on that one however...I look for a nitch in my nouns and my skills.
I do a services now...
I use adjectives free services in the business world..
Neighborhood small business meeting...
Locale colleges
Department of human resources...
Other women in business.
Going on 2yrs presently
Anyone know of any reputable online advertising companies besides PPC sites ?
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