Archive for March, 2010
Tips for Writing a Business Plan
If you are getting ready to start a business, the process of writing a business plan will help you clarify your vision. The final product, too, will help you represent your business to potential advisors, investors, clients, and vendors. Below, I have compiled some resources to get you started. First, you want a mental map [...]
Posted by Christina Cornelius on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Posted in 101
Tags: Business Tips, Entrepreneur
Delaware is Ranked Best Legal Climate in the United States
The U.S Chamber’s Institute for Legal Reform just released its survey results for this year and Delaware is ranked #1 for the seventh year in a row as the state with the best legal climate! This is important because your business will benefit if you are incorporated in Delaware; the state is ranked #1 for [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, March 29th, 2010Posted in Delaware
Tags: Delaware, News
100 Best Small Business Podcasts of 2010
SmallBusinessTrends.com has done it again with a great list of the 100 Best Small Business Podcasts of 2010. They did a fantastic job sifting through what’s out there and have even categorized them by topic! Check it out HERE and happy listening! Topics covered include: The topics covered include: Leadership and Management Marketing and Sales [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Friday, March 26th, 2010Posted in Podcasts of Interest
Tags: Podcasts of Interest, Small Business
How to Create an App for Your Business
I recently got an iPhone and am addicted to checking out the app store for the latest and greatest. I have been thinking a lot about how businesses go about creating an iPhone app for their business. Check out this great article on DesignSponge with a clear explanation of the process. Below is an excerpt: [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Posted in Articles of Interest
Tags: Articles of Interest, Marketing, Media
Sole Proprietorship or S-Corporation?
At Harvard Business Services we know that when you start your own business it can be confusing to know what corporate structure is the best decision for you and your business. I just read a great article from Entrepreneur.com that does a fantastic job clarifying some of the confusion regarding a Sole Proprietorship and the [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010Posted in Articles of Interest, S-Corporation
Tags: S-Corporation, Sole Proprietor, Taxes
So…The New Y’Know
Last time I took a swipe at the filler phrase “y’know,” which has invaded so many interviews that for some it’s become a reflex, like breathing when answering a question. A colleague of mine reminded me that a couple of years ago we began encountering another useless time-buying verbal gimmick — the word “so.” It [...]
Posted by George Merlis on Friday, March 19th, 2010Posted in 101
Tags: George Merlis, Media, Media Training
Do You Need Business Advice?
One organization that every entrepreneur should know about is SCORE, a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Since 1964 SCORE has been known as the “Counselors of America’s Small Business Owners.” SCORE is a non-profit association with a national network of 12,400 volunteers. The volunteers are successful entrepreneurs and executives who want to give back [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Business Tips, SCORE, Small Business, U.S. Small Business Administration
Clarification of Foreign Qualification
The topic of Foreign Qualification needs some further clarification so our clients understand its meaning and importance. We find that there are a few false assumptions concerning operations in other states with a Delaware entity. That’s why we offer reliable information to those clients who form and file in Delaware but then operate or bank [...]
Posted by David Zeigler on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Foreign Qualification
Tips to Avoid Fillers When You are Speaking
If you’ve been following the public pronouncements of Akio Toyoda, the CEO of Toyota Motor, you’ve probably heard him speaking Japanese before the English translation takes over. And you’ve doubtless heard him utter the word ano. A lot. In fact, Mr. Toyoda, says ano so much you might think it’s Japanese for a really common [...]
Posted by George Merlis on Friday, March 12th, 2010Posted in 101
Tags: George Merlis, Media Training
The 2-Minute Opportunity Checklist for Entrepreneurs
The Harvard Business Review Blog has a fantastic article that everyone thinking about starting their own business should read. It offers a great checklist to gauge if your business idea meets the criteria to be a hit. Below is an excerpt with a few of the questions to ask yourself: Does your business idea sooth [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, March 8th, 2010Posted in Articles of Interest
Tags: Articles of Interest, Entrepreneurs
Great Ideas From Entrepreneurs
The best thing about our line of work is that we get to interact with entrepreneurs who have great ideas and assist them in turning them into a reality. This past weekend we really enjoyed the segment below from The CBS Sunday Morning Show that featured creative and determined entrepreneurs. Make your big idea a [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Friday, March 5th, 2010Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: Entrepreneurs, Videos of Interest
The HBS Blog Celebrates Its First Anniversary!
Today is the official first anniversary of The HBS Blog! We can not believe that is was just one year ago that we launched this empowering educational resource for our clients and entrepreneurs around the world. As part of our dedication to providing superior customer service we have truly enjoyed connecting with you via the [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Thursday, March 4th, 2010Posted in HBS Announcements
Tags: Entrepreneurs
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