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In the print edition of My Business Supplement of El Comercio, we found some tips that we would like to review, are tips provided by Guido Sanchez Yábar, SYSA local field consultant for small business library, but can be applied to most small business, see a summary of them:

1. The key to success of small businesses, is to be advisers to their clients

The higher the advice or help to provide the small business owner to the customer when deciding on your purchase, the greater chance of “loyalty” will also be able to have the opportunity to recommend your business.

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1. Sell the rights to print / reproduce the product. You could make money selling other people’s rights to reproduce and sell the product. People are always looking for new products to sell.

2. Give the product from your web site. Just because it is sold does not mean that people do not visit your web site to receive free. They may see another product you sell and buy it.

3. Try to finish the product in an online auction. You could get back your investment. And if you’re lucky, you might even make a profit because people sometimes get into wars auctions and offer a higher price than the product actually costs.

4. Use the product as a gift for another product you sell. This will increase the perceived value of product you’re selling. People will feel they are getting more for less.

5. Contact businesses with the same target market and see if they would be interested in using your product as a gift for their product. You could put your advertising on the product and get free advertising. Read the rest of this entry »

extra money
everybody always want some extra income either little or arto, but what we want, so there are many ways to do it but do not know which is best suited to generate this income.

So I decided to make a short list of some ways to earn extra money and do not grow these ideas until they become fully profitable business.

• One of the ideas may be creating a website, as we have seen is a lot of business with midterm and long term, and little by little we can generate very good income, so why not try.

• Another way is to save some money on unnecessary expenses such as telephone and cable television, as all this can be done through internet; you know how much you can save without paying these two accounts.

• You can sell everything you have at home and do not use, these objects you can pick a good sum of money.

• If you have a hobby and you’re pretty good at this, you can find a way to make money with this either by creating a blog, or teaching classes, it can become very profitable.

• Something you can do is offer your services as a freelancer, whether classified or through the internet job boards.

tackle economic crisis
on many occasions, and homes often go through very bad economic situations, but this does not mean the end of the world, as there are ways in which we can face them head to the front. Then teach some council which may be useful to face an economic crisis at home.

1. The first thing to do is to give priority to purchases that are really needed at home, not things or objects should be unnecessary, since every penny is needed.
2. When we go shopping we compare prices of different brands of the products we carry, so pick the cheapest, and also must not forget the promotions.
3. We pay the bills on time to avoid late payment charges and increased interest.
4. Find all possible ways to save some money.
5. We must set goals that can be met in order to bring it to the actual lifting
6. We must avoid at all costs, expenses that are impulsive and do not represent a basic need at home.
7. You can purchase credits which we are able to pay debts which do not make us nearly impossible to pay.
8. Analyze all the finances together to produce a family budget that allows us to have proper control of all the household economy.
9. Create a spending plan in order to set how much money we have left to save.

These are some smaller council which can serve us well for moving a family crisis or simply to prepare and we do not know when you cross an economic slump.

five important aspects to achieve effective sales.
We think that an actual sale is when the client is interested in your product (or service), gets the information it needs and gets the benefit with a feeling of pleasure. If these three factors are met and you get in return some good dollars in your pocket, that’s an actual sale. Here are 5 tips:

1. do not look at each customer with a dollar sign on his forehead.
Change your perception about them. Learn to see your customers as opportunities to serve, to offer a good product to someone. Whatever your business, this is an important principle. Remember, all broadcasting (consciously or unconsciously) what we feel. If your customer is only “money”, the will perceive and feel just used.

2. Offers solutions.
Probably the oldest secret sales and cash from the sale. Listen to your client. Has something important to say. Read between the lines and discover what you want. Do not offer a tie suit someone just looking for a swimsuit. Smell Develops learning to listen. A client misunderstood, will surely turn and not come back.

3. Patience.
Every customer needs your patience. Selling requires that you be attentive, helpful and aware of customer needs. If your client is only “one more” and need to leave as soon as possible of it, then you are wasting your time.

4. Opportunities are never lost.
If you do not take advantage of the leverage your competition. Be sure to treat your customers better than they treated them. He must feel like a king when he talks to you. Finally, it is who has the power to “buy.”

5. Enjoy the sale.
Like everything, do not take your work as a boring daily chore. You’re mental, emotional and attitude is the beginning of a good day of sales. Nobody wants to deal with boring people, bitter, lazy and poorly addressed. The sale begins with you, when you wake up. Develop a positive vision, read books and get close to people you positive energy and will soon see results.

The lack of funding is undoubtedly the main reason why people do not undertake a new business. We have all somehow become the paradigm that companies need to establish a previously make a good capital. And of course, count on it is an important advantage that will help your take-off is faster, however it is also true that many of the great entrepreneurs of our time began without those big cities.

In fact, the biggest asset a person can have are your ideas, initiative, willpower and herself. So today, we’ll give you some ideas you can start business and require very little investment.

Remember also that one of the keys to success is in the reinvestment of resources, so do not pretend that your business will buy a car the first month. Patience is a very precious treasure, if you do, you have a great capital.

1. Retail clothing sales: today there are plenty of options to purchase wholesale imported clothes at great prices. If you find out in your city will surely find some. These distributors will sell you items with prices that offer a good range and no need to get hefty amounts to get started. Also, if you are a loyal customer over time you can get better discounts, credit, advice and even some support to build your own store.

You can start selling to your friends, relatives and neighbors. You can arrange an evening of fashion at home where you invite your neighbors to take a cup of coffee and learn about the options you have on clothes. I know a friend who started this way, with a very small investment and then encourage you to offer the product to the stores in a mall who soon became his customers. I remember him filling his car model 78 with the bags of clothes and now has its own formal business of wholesale distribution.

2. MLM: The business class once were very controversial for its membership system, but today in the XXI century have proved to be excellent business options recommended even by people like Robert Kiyosaki and Bill Gates.

The most solid MLMs today are: Avon, MaryKay, Amway, Omnilife and some others that offer the possibility of distributing everything from clothing and perfumeíia to vitamins and other everyday items that someone close to you be willing to purchase. Another interesting aspect of these systems is that they usually have the philosophy to “recognize” the effort, premiandote with additional benefits for your sales. And if the way you build a business interest in network membership, gives you all the advice to do so.

3. Ice Cream: It is said that by the nineteenth century to enjoy ice cream was only for the rich. But today, this proved to be a very profitable business thanks to the variety and high demand that exists. Ice cream franchises have grown and distributors offer options to start their businesses with very small investments consist of the basic furniture and product at least to start. With a few dollars can create your own shop even in the garage of your home and begin selling an easy and requires no further specialization. Children of course are your main clients and if we will put a touch of creativity with balloons, clowns and some other attractions, you will see that your income will soon begin to grow.

If getting new clients has become more difficult this year for the economy, other measures designed to increase sales. Sell more to existing customers is another way of achieving this goal. Many stores have been able to do this by being creative with space.

You can too by following these tips:

Use a standard design.
If you have a budget to hire a consultant specializing in space, you can use one of two standard designs for stores, which are the best option for the vast majority of retailers.

The first uses the walls and shelves to create spaces devoted to different goods. It is ideal for small spaces. The second uses a diagonal that is ideal for shops that do not offer customer support. Gives high visibility to the goods from the box and the entrance to the store and maximizes access to the goods while the buyer walks through the store.

Leave a space at the entrance.
Seize the right side. Numerous studies show that most consumers, upon entering a store, turn right. You should use that side of the store for the products that you sell.

Consider using high-density racks.
These systems were originally designed for use in medical offices where space is limited and need thousands of patient records instantly available. Today there are versions for retailers that enable them to expand and rotate stock for sale without having to rent more space.

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these are at least 14 ideas for easy assembly that can start almost immediately with very little investment and you can return quickly revenues.

* Sales per catalog.

Direct sales companies are becoming more and are abundant variety of products, from perfume and shoes, to clothing and nutritional products. The good news is that there are companies with excellent products and compensation systems that allow you to start your own business today catalog sales. Sales may not be your forte, but remember; everything is learned and can learn to sell if needed. The reward: freedom and financial independence. The investment is minimal, consisting only of membership, your catalog and a minimum capital to begin moving the first products.

* Shows to enliven parties.

If you can sing, know how to use puppets or know how to prepare a skit, and then you have a great asset in your hand to generate income! You can turn that talent into a way to make money. Simply spend a few hours to plan a show and then to promote it. These are often raised very well and if your repertoire is fun and interesting, people will quickly recommend.
Moreover, this kind of activities can be conducted at parties to be held on weekends in the afternoon. So why not start now to plan your show?

* Computer courses reinforcement.

You are an expert (a) on the Internet, or you know well use the spreadsheet? Or any other package? You know there are many people or students who need to strengthen their knowledge in the use of these tools of IT. You can make some basic courses that you teach at home or at home. This is an ideal option for housewives, the elderly or executives who wish to improve their computer skills. This service is charged per hour and you can promote easily between neighbors or the mothers of the classmates of your children.

* Translation of documents.

If you speak English or another language, you know there are many companies today that require translation of documents into different languages. Globalization has meant that all companies offer their information in different languages and is for informational, educational or technical. You can find on the web options to subscribe to a group of freelance translators type. The income from this business is around $ 5.00 per page translated.

* Create a blog and sell advertising.

A blog is an excellent tool to publish your knowledge. Whatever your profession, specialty or are an expert in something. The best way to make money is with a blog. Since then this system is to generate immediate revenue as it takes some time, post, generate traffic and position it so that you will generate advertising revenue. But once you do that, they keep coming and that’s when you know it was worth.

* Provides assistance with tax returns.

If you know or have tax experience in public accounting, then you can exploit your knowledge of advising and supporting small businesses and taxpayers to file returns and bring its accounts up to date.

* Pet Care.

If you like pets know that there are many people who love and care for them as people themselves. So you could implement in home respite service ideal pet for those who have to go away and do not have a reliable place where they leave their little friends with confidence that they will be well treated and fed. Does not take much space and obviously your work with an advance of services so you do not have to spend much money to operate. The secret: lots of love and responsibility.

* Preparation of cakes.

If the pastry is your gift, then you can produce a catalog of delicious cakes for occasions such as birthdays, weddings, baptisms, etc. The secret is in good taste and timing for delivery. This will only take some time at home and might even ask to be removed at your door to avoid the hassles of delivery.

corporate event
If you’re in the situation of wanting to organize a corporate event (also known as a corporate event or business event), then we present a process consists of 6 steps that will help you organize an event that meets your objectives and allows you to create a good impression on your guests.

1. Set goals

the first step in organizing a corporate event is to identify the objectives of the event, i.e. what are the reasons that will organize the event.

Examples of goals could be to promote the launch of a new product, promote the opening of a new shop, strengthen institutional image, motivate employees, encourage teamwork, etc.

2. Determine the type of event

Based on the objectives; we proceed to determine the type of event to be held.

There are different types of corporate events; there are promotional rates or openings such as exhibitions, academic type, such as seminars and conferences, such as type gourmet cocktails and lunches, such as type sports championships or free classes, or recreational type such as trips or camps.

3. Event Development Plan

once the type of event to be held will be to develop the plan of the event.

It is recommended that the event will draw up plan several months in advance but this will depend on the size of the event.

In the event plan must specify in writing the following:

* Date and time of event: You must take into account the availability of invitees, proximity to similar large events, among others.
* Venue: you must find a place with appropriate conditions, taking into account the type of event to be held and the concept that you want it.
* Budget: what will the total investment of the organization of the event?
* Schedule of activities prior to the event: a schedule with activities to be undertaken for the preparation of the event.
* Schedule of activities during the event: a schedule with activities taking place on day of event.

4. Event Preparation

the next step is to prepare for the event, based on the timing of pre-event activities that had been prepared in the event plan.

Some activities to be undertaken could include hiring the necessary staff, training of workers who participate in the event, renting facilities and equipment, the set of facilities, design and distribution of invitations, event promotion , the search for sponsors, etc.

5. Event Development

A day before the event date is recommended to review the final details, which could include reviewing the facilities and equipment, review the positions and tasks of the participants, review the location of the guests, etc.

And once coming to the event date was the development of the same, based on the schedule of activities during the event which was developed in the event plan.

Some activities to be performed may include welcoming guests, the presentation of the speakers, the technical team coordination, staff supervision, control, security, distribution of food and beverages, etc.

6. Event Evaluation

Finally, once the event comes to the evaluation.

First you must prepare a report on important events that occurred during the event, and then evaluate if it met the objectives, if the results were satisfactory, if you created a good impression on the guests or attendees, budget was supported, etc.

Step 1 – The product
Not go into details here, since I’m assuming you have a product or service ready to promote. If it is not the case, then a market survey is the solution. But do not think you have to spend thousands of dollars in market research. Read the next step and see.

Step 2 – Define the niche
You have competitors that seek to draw the attention of your potential customers to which promotional bombarded with noise. When you position yourself, you take the advantage to convey that you are there to serve their specific needs. Segments and communicate them to the listeners. It distinguishes you from the competition.

Define it does not require large market research. Just simply ask your current customers or people you think may be your ideal market. You talk to your neighbor, your family and your friends. You stop a person on the street and ask a few questions. If the niche you have in mind, this will just ask. Search on Internet forums and blogs. To be aware of what they say and keep on asking.

Example: If you’re one of my faithful readers will remember that I asked editorial suggestions. This article is the result of your suggestions. Just ask and I went with what I asked. Others prefer to write what they think is good. We write what you ask!

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