http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Paul+Taylor Business Management Paul Taylor Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=107797&ca=Business+Management Many years ago when I first graduated college, I looked for a good used car to purchase. Like most graduates, I had student loans to pay, I had to find a good job and I couldn’t afford to purchase a new automobile. I went to a used car dealership and saw a Datsun 240Z. The dealer told me that it had... Business Paul Taylor Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=103316&ca=Business The title of this article is not just the newest TV show staring William Shatner, or a great line from a Tom Cruise movie. These four words should be the motto of small business owners everywhere. Without money, your business has very little chance of succeeding. This statement can be taken several... Business Paul Taylor Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=101415&ca=Business Finding the best place to purchase your merchandise is of paramount importance to the small business owner. Sometimes the items that you want to sell in your store are hard to find at reasonable prices. Many times, wholesalers will not sell to a small business because they have so many larger outl... Business Management Paul Taylor Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=101100&ca=Business+Management Once all the preliminary work is done, it is time to order your inventory. You have found the perfect location, checked out the zoning ordinances, talked to other business owners, and signed the lease. All that is left to do is stock your business, advertise, and stand back from the door so the crow... Business Paul Taylor Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100066&ca=Business Starting a new business can be a daunting task. There are hundreds of decisions to be made. Who, what, where, and when are not just for English class anymore. Another question that must be answered is “What form will my business be?” There are several factors to be considered and there are pros a... Business Management Paul Taylor Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=99779&ca=Business+Management First, I want to start off by answering the question in the title with a resounding YES! That is, if you are going into business, you need a business plan. However, if you were just going to start selling items at a flea market on one weekend a month, perhaps one would not be necessary. But if you a... Finances Paul Taylor Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100436&ca=Finances When you have finally decided what your business will be, what type of organization you will have (sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation), and where you want your business to be located, the real work begins. You must now decide whether or not to lease or buy property. There are several f... Business Paul Taylor Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100282&ca=Business Everyone has heard the phrase “Location, Location, Location.” In the real estate market, this phrase has come to signify that with everything else being equal, the business that has the best location will be the one to succeed while others may struggle to make a profit. Success or failure of any b... Business Paul Taylor Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75778&ca=Business Every now and then, everyone needs a refresher course. Business owners are no exception. Just to refresh your memory, in my last article I talked about ways to “Make Your Business Grow.” Today, I want to continue that train of thought. Several years ago I attended a business seminar and although I... Business Paul Taylor Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100763&ca=Business Before you can open for business, you must first get a license. There are several types of license that may be needed before you begin operation. Without the proper permits, you may be operating your business illegally. Most businesses need a city or county license. There may also be other requireme...