Archive for April, 2011

Non-Compete Agreement ‘Basics’

Often business buyers and sellers include a seller non-compete
agreement within the business purchase terms. Because a non-
compete covenant can be considered an acquired intangible asset
from the seller and be amortized for cost recovery for federal
tax purposes, a savvy business buyer needs to …

Maintaining Your Business Website

QUESTION:
Should I build and maintain my business Web site myself or pay someone else to do the work for me? — Wesley L.

ANSWER:
When you say, pay someone else to do the work for you, Wesley, I am going to assume that you are talking about hiring a professional Web site designer t…

When It Comes To eBay, Don’t Follow The Herd

Q: I want to start an online business. Since I don’t know anything about ecommerce and building websites and such, I’m thinking about starting out selling products on eBay, then pay someone to build a website for me once the money starts coming in. The big question is: what is the hot product t…

Incorporating Tips Capitalization

Capitalizing a new business entity is a critical step of the formation process. Failing to take the step can lead to serious legal problems if the entity is ever sued. So, what is capitalization and what steps must be taken?

Capitalizing Your Corporation

“Capitalization” essentially…

How to Survive in Business Long Enough to Win

As a former human resources professional it has always intrigued me as to why people were more ‘successful’ than others. By ‘successful’ we are referring to an innate ability of some people to set and achieve worthwhile challenges for themselves.

Here we are using the word “challenge”…

Selecting a Domain Name Registrar – How to Avoid Getting Burned

When it comes to registering your domain name you want to pick a domain name registrar that will work with you, help you choose the best domain name, not overcharge you, and provide you with all of the information you need to make the best possible decisions regarding your registrar account. Ther…

Survival of the Fittest – The Road to Human Extinction

I was watching a TV program some months ago about a biologist working in Central America who was dedicated to protecting the panther species from extinction. During the program I heard him make a comment that upon reflection I found had embedded in it seeds of wisdom that not even he was aware of…

Work Life a Balancing Act

Australians are loosing their laidback, carefree reputation, as we continue to work longer hours, exercise less and neglect our leisure and family time.

Recent research indicates that 67 per cent of Australian professionals spend at least 20 hours a week thinking about their job when they s…

Secrets And Top-Tips Of Mail Order Advertising

Good Advertising creates more production, thus greater
consumption, faster turnover and lower sales price per
unit.

How To Deal With A Complainer

How To Deal With A Complainer

A Complainer Is Characterized by:

1. Dissatisfaction in their personal life
2. Anger
3. A desire to have their concerns acknowledged
4. Makes demands
5. Wants explanations
6. Makes threats or bluffs
7. Frustration