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November 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Small Business Roadmap for women starting a business, a home-based business and a resource center for women in business to find what they need to be a successful woman entrepreneur. You will find all the women entrepreneur resources you need in this section.

Why should an entrepreneur write a business plan? What’s the point of a business partnership agreement? And what about financing for women? These are issues every business woman and woman entrepreneur needs to understand. Here are some tools, documents, articles and books to answer these and other questions so you can get your business off the ground or take it to the next level.

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PHONE SYSTEMS BUYER’S GUIDE: Even though rotary phones are a thing of the past, telephones are still an essential office supply. But finding the right system can be confusing. Conference calls, voice mail, hold music, head sets, and even voice over IP (VOIP) are all options you’ll need to consider, along with cost and implementation.
Get started on your search for the service that’s right for you.

ONLINE MARKETING GUIDE: Recognizing the importance of online marketing is easy; knowing how to use it to your advantage is the hard part. This online marketing guide contains all the information you’ll need to embark on a campaign and start building business. Key word research, strategies and search engine optimization are all here. The internet is one of the most effective ways to get the word out. Click here to learn more.

FACTORING BUYER’S GUIDE: During the process of factoring, a business sells its invoices at a discount to a financial institution, a “factor,” thus generating cash quickly, allowing it to invest and grow. Is factoring right for your business?
The benefits of this income-building option.

TELEMARKETING BUYER’S GUIDE: When used effectively, telemarketing can be an incredibly valuable business-building tool. But connecting with the right telemarketing firm is just the beginning. You’ll need to understand the strategies, laws, and expenses associated with this direct marketing tactic in order to craft your campaign correctly.
Learn more.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING: No matter how high-quality your product is, if paying for it is a hassle for potential customers, you’re going to lose business. Giving people the option of paying by credit card can certainly solve this problem, but is not something to take lightly. It’s important to understand the fees involved, how to choose the right credit processing service, and how accepting credit will affect your business.
Learn more.

DOCUMENTS TO HELP YOU CRAFT A BUSINESS PLAN
Business Plan for an Established Business
The Financial Model
Template Financial Model

ARTICLES to guide you through your launching experience:
Business Plan 101: Nailing The Basics
Business Plan Blunders: 7 Ways To Avoid Shooting Yourself In The Foot
Finally Ready To Write That Book?
Have a Product Idea? Three Easy Ways to Start it Now
How To: Determine If Your Product Is Viable
How To: Create a Killer Business Plan
How To: Write a book proposal
Start-Up 411: Your 10-Point Checklist
Starting Your Own Non-Profit
Top 5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Top 10 Issues Every Partnership Agreement Should Cover
Vital Exit Strategies For Your Partnership Agreements
What’s Your Dream
When It Comes To Choosing Business Partners, Look Before You Leap
7 Steps to Realizing Any Dream
10 Tips for the Creative Entrepreneur

Business Planning Books:
The Answer by John Assaraf & Murray Smith
Sixteen Weeks to Your Dream Business by Nada Jones and Michelle Briody
The Little Black Book of Entrepreneurship by Fernando Trias De Bes

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