By trycmcw on March 31, 2009
Historically, the slowest growing market segment for VoIP office phone systems has been the large business. The primary problem has been the misconception that they must abandon their expensive PBX phone system to adopt the new technology. As the appeal of VoIP grows, many large businesses are discovering they can have the best of both [...]
Posted in Tools and Resources
By trycmcw on March 31, 2009
The dream of owning your own business can quickly become a nightmare. You are responsible for everything that happens and the pressure can seem overwhelming. Although it may seem you are on your own, there is help out there. Small business support organizations exist to help business owners seeking advice.
Get Advice From Experienced Entrepreneurs
Many other [...]
Posted in Business
By trycmcw on March 31, 2009
The most successful entrepreneurs are those who see every situation as an opportunity. While this economic downturn has been hard on businesses and consumers alike, it has also opened up a number of new avenues of success. Business coaching franchises are one of the booming industries in these tough times.
What Is A Business Coaching Franchise?
The [...]
Posted in Business
By trycmcw on March 26, 2009
A company with a unique visual style creates a promotional link beyond clever advertising and catchy slogans. Symbols like McDonald’s golden arches and brown UPS delivery trucks have become iconic in our culture and create an enduring brand identity.
Create An Indelible Image
The design of a business’s visual identity doesn’t have to be complicated. Something as [...]
Posted in Advertising
By trycmcw on March 11, 2009
Computer graphic software allows many people to express their creative abilities, and yet so often those works of art never make it off the computer. Modern printing technology allows sign shops to turn any electronic image into canvas prints of stunning beauty.
Putting Work On Canvas
Budding computer artists do amazing things with image editing software. They [...]
Posted in Advertising
By trycmcw on March 11, 2009
In the sign industry, ADA signage is an often-misunderstood product. Recent evolutions in design have allowed manufacturers to move away from the stark designs of the past to create more exciting examples that look better while still fulfilling ADA signage requirements.
The Old Look: Simple and Boring
In the early days of the Americans with Disabilities Act [...]
Posted in Advertising
By trycmcw on March 10, 2009
Many businesses are struggling right now and owners may face choices they never thought they’d face. New York bankruptcy courts can provide a lifeline to a struggling business or a way out for a failing one.
How Is The Business Organized?
A business that is set up as a separate legal entity can file for either Chapter [...]
Posted in Finance
By trycmcw on March 10, 2009
Companies in financial trouble get a second chance when filing Chapter 11. New York businesses have used this lifeline to restructure debt and get a struggling organization back on its feet. At some point however, the company faces the grim prospect of delivering the news to employees. If this step is done wrong, it can [...]
Posted in Finance
By trycmcw on March 8, 2009
Many businesses deal with underpowered central air conditioners or hot spots in their offices by using portable air conditioning. While this is a smart move that is far cheaper than major air conditioning upgrades, it is an empty gesture if not combined with proper insulation.
Is Cool Air Getting Away?
An efficient cooling strategy isn’t just about [...]
Posted in Business
By trycmcw on March 5, 2009
Many people view bankruptcy as a failure, as an end to the business. While a Chapter 7 bankruptcy means liquidation of a business, it is not the only bankruptcy option available for businesses. Through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, New York companies can restructure and rescue their operations.
What Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
New York business owners may be [...]
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