May
18
2008
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You want to carefully look at your bills before paying them…they may not be what they seem to be. What we thought was a bill, was really a marketing solicitation.
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May
12
2008
One of our Nurse Practitioner readers shared with me her horror story in getting her merchant account set up. She wanted to pass this information along to other NPs. We are not publishing her real name at this point, as she is working with the District Attorney’s office in California. The Better Business Bureau is also working on the issues as well. Continue Reading »
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Mar
14
2008
SCORE is a wonderful website, and you can find all sorts of information to get you going in the right direction. Continue Reading »
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Mar
08
2008
The conversation taking place around the a previous topic “Is it a service or a business” reminded me that we all have access to a free service from SCORE.
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Dec
27
2007
Regardless of the type of business you want to start, the Small Business Association has a free business assessment tool that will help you as you assess how prepared you are for starting a business. Continue Reading »
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Nov
12
2007
What Was That Name Again?
Or, what should I call my business? Choosing a proper name can make a big difference in the success of your new business. Business names that are easily remembered have a better chance of getting word of mouth referrals and customer recognition than names that everyone forgets without fail. Businesses grow and expand because they offer quality services and products and because they enjoy name recognition.
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Nov
05
2007
Nina Ravey, NP often shares various gems she finds with us. Here is what she has to say about this one:
A yahoo site which details how to start a small business including how to write a business plan, etc. Thought it might be helpful to some. I know I could have used it myself.
Here you go…..10 Tips for New Small Businesses
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