The Safest Way to Start Your Own Business (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Many people are frustrated by their current full-time jobs, but hesitate to take that first step toward independence out of fear.

Organizing Tips for Small Business Success (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you discovered the bottom line in your business depended on the organization in your office, your reaction could range from complete composure to sheer terror. Organization certainly has an effect on your bottom line and just as significantly on your peace of mind. For the small business or home office professional, effective organizing can mean the difference between business failure and success. For the 11.1 million workers who have their offices at home, organization skills can have a significant impact on their personal lives as well.

Manufacturing Solutions for Microsoft Great Plains - Overview for Consultant (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains has full-featured manufacturing set of modules. In this small article we would like to give you highlights on what kinds of light customization you could deploy, before jumping into Microsoft Great Plains Manufacturing realm. Great Plains Manufacturing is targeted to discrete manufacturing clientele, which is opposite to process manufacturing food processing, mining, including precious metals/gold/platina, oil and gas / chemicals / agriculture. Manufacturing from accounting stand point is moving inventory into work in progress and then into finished goods. And this is where we have fundamental difference between discrete and process manufacturing.

The 7 Major Reasons Businesses Fail and How to Overcome Them (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

This year, over 800,000 of the approximately 2,000,000 start up businesses will fail!

Nearly 1,000,000 of those remaining will fail within 3 years. Why do so many businesses fail? Many studies show that approximately 98% of all failures occur because of the owners. The other 2% are a result of acts of God. Here are the key reasons and actions owners can take to avoid and overcome business failure:

The Benefits Of Outsourcing (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The year 2005 is expected to be the year of "outsourcing".

In case this word is new to you, then prepare yourself to the fact that this will be the buzz word of 2005.

Three Professional Services Resolutions for 2005 (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

With client expectations higher than ever before, and the gradual industry recovery ahead, consulting firms will need to focus more than ever on carefully identifying and serving the right clients.

Virtual Assistance for Healthcare Professionals (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Administrative and clerical tasks are the bane of every industry. No matter how small or large your business is, you will eventually find yourself with stacks of paperwork that need your attention and phone calls that need to be made. And when will you find the time? If you are busy seeing your clients during the day, then the paperwork waits until the evenings and weekends. This can make for some very long days and total exhaustion. Hiring a virtual assistant is becoming the best option for many professionals.

Run a Productive Business From Your Car-Office (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The way we do business has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. More products and services are now being offered outside traditional premises. You no longer have to go to a bank to complete your transactions or home loan applications. Insurance brokers visit your home or office; retailers deliver products directly to your home. This change in distribution methodology has meant many of us now run a car-office.

India as an Offshoring Destination: A Historical Perspective (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

As debates rage on across the globe on the economics of Offshoring work to India in the IT & ITES space (BPO), it is time to view outsourcing from the right perspectives. The Cost perspective is often harped upon by both Indian companies and their offshoring clients. However the root of Indian competitiveness in this space is not often discussed. This article only offers that historical perspective on why India is suited to be BPO Hub of the world.

How I Joined the Outsourcing Revolution (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Mention "outsourcing" to a programmer and you may as well be uttering profanity. The word suggests all the evils that have befallen the Information Technology sector since the Internet bubble burst a few years ago. We've been endlessly regaled with tragic tales of American companies who have closed up shop for many of their I.T. positions, only to "offshore" those same jobs to programmers overseas working for less pay than their American counterparts. A brain drain is taking place in the once highly secure computer programming profession.

The Skills Gap: It Pays to Use Experts (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

By outsourcing to skilled professionals you'll be able to grow your business without adding overhead.

The Another World: Outsourcing From Inside (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Speaking of outsourcing I mean a wider sense than just hiring of manpower from abroad for some remote work. I can mark out four types here:

So You Want To Have A Website (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

So you want to have a website. You have gone on to the internet and surfed but you have no idea what developing a website involves.

Microsoft Great Plains: Offshore Customization & Development - Overview for Consultant (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

When you visit department stores and see that majority of the apparels are produced in other countries, not US you probably do not worry about this fact. About 10 years ago, when Clinton's high tech era was at the inception we saw the signs of high tech professionals inflow in the USA from overseas. Nowadays the trend is reversed instead of importing high tech people, we are at the beginning of outsourcing to them in their overseas countries the programming workload. In this small article we'll concentrate on the Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains customization specifics: Great Plains Dexterity (IDE and programming language), SQL programming with XML in/out bound, VBA/Modifier/Continuum, Crystal Reports, Web publishing/eCommerce

Identify the Growth Factors (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

In "The Incredible Hulk", mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner discovered that when he was exposed to "gamma rays" he was transformed into a massive beast that could ferociously muscle his way to victory in any situation. Other than being disfigured, green, and in nothing but his boxer shorts, the Hulk discovered that a single growth factor could drastically change his ability to handle his problems.

The Top 5 Signals That Your Business Is Running You (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Starting your own business is a great undertaking but running the day-to-day aspects of your business is the true challenge you will face as an entrepreneur. Do you find that the business you started to suit your lifestyle somehow taken over your life and home? If this sounds familiar, then your business is running you. Learn how to run your business again with these top five warning signs and helpful tips.

Summer's Interest Rate Mystery (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The end of the Spring brought an end to the Federal Reverse's view interest rates need to positioned in a way of stimulating the economy. For most of the past few years interest rates consistently moved downward as the Federal Reserve launched an ambitious plan to prevent deflation and bring a reversal to a stagnant economy. Low interest rates helped to keep the U.S. economy afloat while the excesses of the 1990's worked their way off. The United State economic rally last Winter brought a dramatic increase in the level of economic growth, but at the same time an unwelcome spike in inflation fueled primarily by rising commodity prices. Strong economic growth and signs of inflation convinced Alan Greenspan and Co., interest rates should be raised to reflect an economy on solid footing.

Budgeting for a Postcard Mailing (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you've never done a postcard mailing, you're probably wondering, "What should I budget for?" Here are three items to account for:

Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Now that you have invested your time, energy and money in buying a franchise, how do you work within the system? How do you take advantage of all your franchisor has to offer? How do you deal with your counterparts, other franchisees?

Measuring The Success Of Your Outsourcing (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

"If you can't measure it, you can't manage it." - Peter Drucker

Many people fear that outsourced software development means having little or no control over the development process. They think there is no need to measure while the programmers are there in the same room. Or is there?