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Jan31
The power of customer service

I believe we all would agree that a company should always provide good customer service.  I recently had the chance to be the recipient of both over-the-top excellent customer service, and under-the-carpet terrible customer service.

Because I always like to finish on a happy note, I'll show you the bad example first.

In my new business, I will be importing handcrafts from Mexico to the USA.  While exploring ways of getting the items here and clearing them through customs, someone suggested I call DHL.  They are an international shipping company, so that made sense to me.

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Jan27
Not in my vocabulary
Are you guilty of this? When someone asks what you've been doing since you left your traditional 9-5 job, you say, "I'm trying to start a business." Trying?  I'll never forget a friend of mine saying to me "How would... Continue Reading
Jan25
Software Companies
Those of you who think that Microsoft Corp is worse than Homeland Security may want to skip this article.  I myself don't mind signing up for things online.  With a legitimate company there is always a privacy policy that allows... Continue Reading
Jan24
To Inc or Not To Inc?
How you will set up the structure of your business is a very important consideration. Will you operate as a sole proprietor, a partnership, an LLC, or a corporation?  S-Corp or C-Corp?  Each choice has it's own advantages and disadvantages... Continue Reading
Jan23
Techno Innovation, Anyone?
Do you have an existing small business that uses technology in an innovative way to serve customers or improve your day-to-day operations? If so, you might be eligible for a prize valued over $30,000 from Dell and the NFIB! I read about this... Continue Reading
Jan20
...And how was your week?
A little update on my progress this week... Talk about a voice-mail nightmare!  I haven't been able to get in touch with a live person at Customs to save my life.  I actually got a quicker response from a government... Continue Reading
Jan19
Business Plan - Part 3
So, now we have the basics fleshed out in our business plan.  We get to move on to the next areas, one fun and one not-so-fun (unless you have a trust fund somewhere). Marketing Here's the fun part!  You've already... Continue Reading
Jan18
Business Plan - Part 2
According to the SBA, all business plans, no matter how complicated, can be drilled down into four basic components. business description marketing finances management Your plan should also contain an Executive Summary, a summation of all of the above.  The... Continue Reading
Jan17
Business Plan - Part 1
Ohhh, boy!  This is where I got my first stomach-ache during the planning stages of setting up my business. The more I read, the more daunting this task of writing a business plan looked, and I was about ready to... Continue Reading
Jan16
Moving From Idea to Reality
Now you have a great idea for your business, one that you feel is viable.  What next? Write a mission statement.  This can be as short as one sentence, but no longer than a paragraph.   It should be a clear and concise snapshot... Continue Reading
Jan13
Begin The Beguine
What does beguine even mean anyway? According to Dictionary.com, it means:  A ballroom dance similar to the rumba, based on a dance of Martinique, The music for this dance Starting a business is like dancing, in a way.  There are... Continue Reading
Jan12
Nice to meet you!
Hello!  My name is Cathi , and my blog is called BizCradle.  I am a new small business owner, the proud mama of Dancing Cactus Imports Inc. I worked for a large financial services company for 21 years, until I... Continue Reading

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