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Little Known Tax Deductions That Can Save You Big - Diane Hughes
When you say "end of the year", most small business owners think of two things immediately. The *second* is the holidays. The *first* is taxes! While almost all of us pay taxes quarterly, we still have to file in January. That means November and...
Make The Elephant Jump -- Leading With A Kind Heart - Brent Filson
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So You Don't Have a Business Plan - Why Not? - Valerie Giles
"In today's world of business it is more important than ever to reach, connect and communicate with your customers, because if you aren't, someone else is," said Pauline Tonkin, Principal and Marketing Director of Hunter Marketing Group. This is...
Debt Relief From Debt Consolidation - Jakob Jelling
If you are up to your neck in debt, there may seem like there is no relief in sight. In fact this is not necessarily the truth. There are ways to take all of your stifling bills and roll them up into one neat package by using debt consolidation in...
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How Joint Ventures Can Catapult You to Success
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Michael Angier
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Substantial opportunities for increased sales and profits are missed by not seeking out and implementing joint ventures.
Strategic alliances also create value for the customer and save money and build future relationships for the partners.
They don't have to be complicated, and they can be negotiated and launched quickly.
First, a quick and simple example. A bank that sends its statements out each month is approached by a ski resort. The resort offers an exclusive introductory discount to the bank's clients. 1. The bank gets to look good by offering something of value to their customers at little or no cost to the bank. 2. The customers save money and hopefully become long-time customers. 3. The resort gains exposure and potentially new guests--with no mailing expense.
That's called a triple win.
All it takes is a little imagination and the commitment to make it happen. The potential is substantial.
And they're fun. They provide some diversity and variety that makes work more interesting.
Begin with giving more than you expect to receive. What can you offer another company? What can the other company provide that you don't - continued below ...
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have--or would be expensive to obtain? A little brainstorming, some planning and some follow-through, and you can easily create a profitable joint venture.
Do it once, fine tune it, and then do it again with the knowledge and experience you've gained.
The possibilities are endless.
The joint ventures you don't seek out and execute represent huge sums left on the table.
Put together a project team this week. Generate ideas on how and with whom you might partner. Create your triple win.
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Buy and Hold Investment Strategy - Gary J
"Buy and hold" is one of the most heralded investment strategies promoted today. "Buy and hold" is also one of the few investment methods where you are guaranteed to lose money 2 out of every 5 years...so why do it? Before expanding on the...
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