it is easier to deal with credit cards and debit cards. Customer has to actively do something then if they pass the initial (and automatic) screening in order to stop you from getting paid.

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Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Free Money for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs by Laurie Blum
* Finding Money: The Small Business Guide to Financing (Small Business Series) by Kate Lister, Tom Harnish
* Financing Your Business Dreams With Other People’s Money: How and Where to Find Money for Start-Up and Growing Businesses by Harold R. Lacy
* No Cash No Fear: Entrepreneurial Secrets to Starting Any Business with No Money by Terry Allen
* Starting on a Shoestring: Building a Business Without a Bankroll by Arnold S. Goldstein

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures! TradeMark Express

Vitamin Power Inc. – 39 Saint Mary’s Place , Freeport , NY 11520 , Phone Number – 1-800-645-6567 – You will be selling Vitamins
– product no. AK 3 – Price : $9.75 – Hair Products

Selling Magazines Subscriptions and or Greeting Cards – email me for more information

If you just want to put items on your website or sell something – for ebay etc.

1) Think large for the long term, but think small in the beginning. Start your business by contacting people that you know ( friends, family, neighbors etc. ). Let these people know that you are in business, and explain to them what a convenient service you provide.

(2) Network your business as a fund-raiser. Contact local schools, churches, civic groups etc. who want to raise money for their organization and keep a percentage of sales as your profit.

(3) Take advantage of any gift giving occasion ( holidays, birthdays, engagements, graduations, etc.) Keep a log of all special occasions for your customers.

(4) Contact local business who having waiting areas (family doctor, pediatrician, dentist, beautician, mechanics etc.) This is an excellent opportunity for you to offer your service at little or no additional cost to the customer.

(5) Ask existing customers for referrals. Most businesses get their start this way. For example: Your beautician built his or her client base from referrals of existing customers. Word of mouth is the most powerful form of advertisement.

(6) Contact your local Chamber of Commerce to get a listing of businesses ( and their address / Phone Number) in your area. Write a letter of introduction, or use our suggested letter of introduction, to contact them. There may be a small fee to get this list.

(7) Contact large businesses in your area.

(8) Keep updates on new residents in your area. Write a letter to welcome them to the community and tell them about your service. Form a business relationship with a local company that deals with major purchases ( real estate brokers, car salesman ).

(9) Build relationships with your customers. Follow up with existing customers on a regular basis ( every 3 mos. ) . And there are NO problems. Hint: Customers follow up is crucial to your business. If you do not follow up, your credibility can be destroyed. If you only call your customers once a year (when it is time to renew ), they will be less likely to renew through you if there have been problems and you were not available to handle them throughout the year.

Business License

Business Plan

If you have the main components, the order doesn’t matter that much, but here’s the order I suggest.

Executive Summary: Write this last. It’s just a page or two of highlights.

Company Description: Legal establishment, history, start-up plans, etc.

Product or Service: Describe what you’re selling. Focus on customer benefits.

Market Analysis: You need to know your market, customer needs, where they are, how to reach them, etc.

Strategy and Implementation: Be specific. Include management responsibilities with dates and budgets. Make sure you can track results.

Web Plan Summary: For e-commerce, include discussion of website, development costs, operations, sales and marketing strategies.

Management Team: Describe the organization and the key management team members.

Financial Analysis: Make sure to include at the very least your projected Profit and Loss and Cash Flow tables.

I don’t recommend developing the plan in the same order you present it as a finished document. For example, although the Executive Summary obviously comes as the first section of a business plan, I recommend writing it after everything else is done. It will appear first, but you write it last.

Standard Tables and Charts

There are also some business tables and charts that are normally expected in a standard business plan.

Cash flow is the single most important numerical analysis in a plan, and should never be missing. Most plans will also have Sales Forecast and Profit and Loss statements. I believe they should also have separate Personnel listings, projected Balance sheet, projected Business Ratios, and Market Analysis tables.

I also believe that every plan should include bar charts and pie charts to illustrate the numbers.

How To Kits

Automobile Detailing

Home Inspection Service

Herbs and Herbal Products

Import / Export Business

Bar / Tavern

Information Consultant

Bed & Breakfast

Internet Entrepreneur

Lawn Care Business

Business Support Service

Bringing Your Product To Market

Mail – Order Business

Car Wash

Medical Transcription Service

Child – Care Service

Medical Claims Processing

Cleaning Service

Networking Marketing

Clothing Store

Personal Concierge

Personal Trainer

Consignment Clothing Store

Coin – Op Laundry

Restaurant and Five Other Food Business

Consulting Service

Retail Store

Self – Publishing

Creating a Successful Business Plan

Craft Business

Seminar Production Business

Ebay Business

Specialty Travel & Tour Business

E – Business

Staffing Services

E – Learning

Event Planning Service

Successful Sales & Marketing

Executive Recruiting

Vending Business

Financing Your Business

Wedding Consultant

Freight Brokerage Business

Wholesale Distribution Business

Gift Basket Service

Hair Salon

Starting a business in one theses states:

California

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Michigan

New Jersey

New York

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Texas

Their books on how to start a business in these states :

What state licenses you will need

Local County and City Permits you will need.

Each State’s Overall business climate.

What the labor force outlook is for each state.

How the tax structures and incentives for each business can effect your business.

Where to go in each state for financing and support services.

Forms you need to get started.

Federal , State and Privacy Agencies contact for each state Marie G