Sue Barrett

4 Import-Export Business Resources

How to start an import-export business is not common knowledge. There are many regulations, agencies and countries involved, making the field sound complex if you want to get started in this industry. Here are four helpful resources that can help you laun... Read >

Water Purification Tablets & Disinfecting Water While Camping

If you are backpacking or camping out in the wilderness, you do not want to assume that the water from the nearby stream or lake is safe to drink. You may have brought bottled water on your trip, but do you want to carry a heavy load of water over several... Read >

How to Choose a Camping Sleeping Pad

A bad night's sleep can ruin a camping experience. A sleeping pad can be just as important as a sleeping bag or even a tent when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. If you do not go camping on a regular basis, you may find it challenging to sleep in... Read >

How to Start an Internet Franchise Opportunity

Many people want to start a company that they can operate easily over the internet. At the same time, they want business support and a proven system that traditionally comes with a franchise opportunity. In many situations, it is difficult to "have your c... Read >

How to Write a Business Contract

As a small business owner, it is likely that you will need to use a contract at some point. When needed, you will want a good contract that will protect your business, whether your write it yourself, hire a legal professional or purchase standard contract... Read >

How to Start a Dry Cleaning Business

What is the key to success with a dry cleaning business? Offer high value to your customers and situate your storefront in a high traffic location, and your dry cleaning business can do very well. How Much Does It Cost to Start? A dry cleaning busi... Read >

How to Get Financing for Your Small Business

A downturn in the economy can often be a great time to enter the market with a new business. However, at a time when small business loans are hard to come by and other forms of financing are difficult to secure, this may be easier said than done. A via... Read >

How to Advertise Your Daycare Business

Running a daycare business can keep you very busy, but before you start your daycare, you need to get customers - or you won't be busy at all. Many to-be daycare business owners do a terrific job at entertaining and caring for children. They are respon... Read >

How to Start Your Own Magazine

Magazines continue to be a popular source of entertainment, education and advertising. If you don't mind hard work or long hours, you can have a very rewarding and interesting career in magazine publishing when working in a niche that excites you. Not ... Read >

Internet Cafe Business Software

More and more people are using public areas to access the internet for work, study, conducting meetings or simply playing games. To stay competitive in the market or add an additional stream of income, many eateries and cafes are adding wifi hotspots as a... Read >

How to Market a Bakery

Bakeries can thrive on word-of-mouth advertising, referrals and repeat business. However, they first need those first initial customers to get that word-of-mouth business. Since a bakery costs money to operate since day one (and before), it's important t... Read >

How to Sell Your Crafts

Many artisans struggle when attempting to operate a profitable business. It is one thing to be a very talented artist, but if you want to start a business selling your craft, you'll need customers in order to survive. The question is, "How do you find... Read >

How to Start a Pawn Shop

Pawn shops provide the average person a simple and fast way to obtain cash, either through a temporary loan or in exchange for a valuable item.Throughout the years, the pawn shop industry has been fairly recession-proof due to the fact that it can be diff... Read >

How to Start a Roofing Business

Roofing is a business that can supply a steady flow of income, due to the fact that most every house has a roof, and roofs generally need repairs from time to time. If you are experienced in roofing and do not mind the labor, you can earn a good income in... Read >

Internet Business Plans

Annually, more and more people are starting home-based internet businesses. Why? Most online businesses offer a lower start-up cost with less risk, and this may have something to do with their increased rate of success. For those who wish to begin thei... Read >