Preparing for Economic Stimulus Opportunities

Hello Captain BUZ:
Thanks for the details regarding what’s in the Economic Stimulus package for small business. What can I do now to make sure that my business is well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities?
Janice
Indiana
Dear Janice:
Glad you had an opportunity to read up on Economic Stimulus Details for Small Business. There are definitely some important [...]

Biz Tip

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Having a product that people want does not guarantee success. When you know why they want what you’re offering, it can help you more efficiently and effectively market your product or service. A little research can go a long way to help you succeed [...]

Where’s the money???

Lucille from Alaska wrote to me with the following question:
Dear Captain BUZ:
We are getting ready to launch our business but now I am very worried with all the stories I am hearing about the banking troubles. My question is: Where can I go to finance my business?
Dear Lucille,
This is not a simple question to [...]

Biz Tip

At the end of each business day, identify and celebrate five successes.
It’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong with your endeavors and it’s important to address those issues, but if you allow that part of your business to monopolize your thought, you’re on a quick path to burnout. At the end of the day [...]