Chris Barnes, Author at SmallBizClub

8 Creative Ways to Thank Your Clients this Holiday Season

Chris Barnes — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:06:35 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching, we wanted to reshare this holiday post from holidays past. Make sure to implement proper safety and social distancing measures, but you can still do many of these things! It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying all the things that summer had to offer. I had to flip the…

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5 Tips for Dealing with Lenders

Chris Barnes — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Whether money is needed to fund a new project or to expand on an existing one, the same rules apply with respect to gaining the attention and generosity of lenders.

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Essential Steps to Launch a Startup, Part 3

Chris Barnes — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000

When you have the startup capital you need to get down to business and you've acquired the resources you need to begin making money, you're almost ready to open up your doors. First, though, you have to make sure you are doing all everything required to operate within the bounds of the law.

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Essential Steps to Launch a Startup, Part 2

Chris Barnes — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Once you've identified your product and your market, you can begin building your official business plan. Your business plan is where you outline all of the specific steps you will take as you launch a startup business.

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Essential Steps to Launch a Startup, Part 1

Chris Barnes — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Launching a new start-up business is difficult and nerve-wracking even for those who know exactly what they're getting into. For those who have never gone into business for themselves, the entire start-up process can be overwhelming.

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5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Location for Your Business

Chris Barnes — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000

When deciding where to locate your startup, there are a number of factors to consider. With no clear right or wrong answer, I've put together a list of questions to ask yourself when choosing a location for your startup.

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Building the Right Team

Chris Barnes — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:16:19 +0000

Hiring the right employees does not only help mitigate the risk of having to replace them down the road. It fosters a culture of high-level thinking and productivity and serves as the cornerstone of a strong office environment.

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