Don’t Start a New Business without These 7 Essentials

businessStarting a new business can be thrilling. Sometimes you can get so excited about your new idea that you don’t want to take the time to do the necessary groundwork so that your business will have a solid foundation. Channel your enthusiasm into a few of these more mundane fundamentals of business so that when you begin to bring in customers you’ll be ready to handle anything.

1. Operating Capital – A new business is going to need money. Think about how you want to finance your enterprise before you begin making widgets or booking clients. Whether you use an … Read more at Free Business Cards

A Blueprint For The Perfect Business Card

Designing the perfect business card is like a construction project, with a important exception. You do not have to be a professional, and you don’t need a designer’s talent. You have the tools and the creativity that are required. By following a blueprint, you can design the perfect business card.

Foundation

Start with a template. Take a look at the design programs installed on your computer already. Word has a template tucked away under the Tools menu. If your home office software doesn’t include business card options, try an Internet search. Free templates are easy to find and quick … Read more at Free Business Cards

Top Five Things You Forgot For Your Trade Show – Trade Shows 2012

It’s time for you to hit the trade show circuit and promote your brand and products. There is some degree of routine and order when you prepare for shows and if you are a veteran, well then you’ve got it down. But not so fast, you may be overlooking some vital points of preparation. I’m not talking about your displays or swag, trade show flooring, not your tickets or room reservations and no not your products. I’m writing about the top things you forget for your very important trade show.

Goals Aren’t Just for Soccer

Set a realistic goal and make sure you are able to measure your success. Tracking results is the key, with the wide spread use of cell phone apps and social networking sites like Facebook you can easily keep track of your goals. Are you trying to promote a brand new product, trying to create excitement for a grand opening or trying to increase your monthly sales? Clearly define your company goals and implement the flexibility and ease of use of the new technology to keep track of your success of your goals.

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Promotional Printing Tips For Your Business

Promotional printing is necessary for small business owners to promote their business. Promotional printing items may consist of brochures, flyers, business cards or postcards. Promotional items can generate sales leads and gain exposure for a company. Before using promotional printing, there are a couple of items customers must consider.

1. Create an Aesthetic Design

Promotional print items should be visually appealing to attract customers. After reading a promotional item, customers should be compelled to purchase a product or service. Visually appealing promotional print items are typically more effective than promotional print material without any special appeal. Bright colors and high … Read more at Free Business Cards

How To Make Your Business Seem Green (Without Really Trying)

So guys, listen. It turns out that a lot of people are really worried about this whole “environment” thing. Turns out there are all sorts of animals and plants and people who live there, and you guys have been doing an awful lot of stuff that sort of… kills it.

Yes, yes, I know! From a P.R. standpoint this is pretty disastrous.  Now the way I see it, we in the business community have two options.

The first involves a major overhaul of the entire way we work. This means making a dramatic shift over to renewable energy sources and … Read more at Free Business Cards