Business Plan Help & Small Business Articles

1.    Know the basic terms of telecom and internet providers.
2.    Build a relationship with trusted professionals, vendors, or advisers.
3.    Understand the difference between the cost, and the price (the lowest bidder for your telecom business could cost you the most if it doesn’t work)
4.    Read your bill! Make sure you reconcile […]

1.    Buy the right software for your company.  The pricing model and delivery method won’t matter if it isn’t the best software for you and your company.
2.    Become educated or pay the price.  Even for those businesses who outsource the purchasing of SaaS, there is no substitute for a little research and education.
3.    Read the […]

“Know the basics before buying a hosted solution”
SaaS Defined
SaaS (software as a service) is best described as a “hosted solution” or “web based solution”. The software application is accessed via the internet by the end user. This delivery method previously called the “ASP” model (Application Service Provider) or “On Demand” model allows the end user […]

Communications are Vital
The goal of this paper is to provide a quick guide to assist any business with the basic choices regarding phone and internet services. Today’s business owner has the benefit of many providers and a wide selection of technology options to choose from. Communications will be an ongoing expense, but doesn’t have to […]

As I write here about business plan outlines, please remember that your plan should be only as big as what you need to run your business. While everybody should have planning to help run a business, not everyone needs to develop a complete formal business plan suitable for submitting to a potential investor, or bank, […]