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Every business revolves around making
decisions, often risky, usually with incomplete information and too
often in less time than we need. Business owners and executives at
every level, in every industry, are confronted with information
overload, less leeway for mistakes, and a business environment that
changes rapidly. In light of this increased pressure and volatility,
the old-fashioned ways of making decisions depending on intuition,
common sense, and specialized expertise are simply no longer
sufficient. Sooner or later, you will need help from other
professionals.
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you are not familiar with the process of recording business
transactions in the accounting records, it is very important to find
good bookkeeper. He or she keep accurate and complete financial records
and a good bookkeeping system will be a great help. |
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| BUSINESS CONSULTANT |
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your plan together is a big job. Help is available from business
consultants. A good business consultant can advise you on your business
plan, alert you to the pitfalls involving in starting your business and
counsel you about how to avoid them. Fees charged by business
consultants vary. It is your interest to shop around. |
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| INSURANCE AGENT/BROKER |
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every business, being properly insured is critical. A good insurance
agent/broker will not help you assess the right amount of coverage you
need for such standard concerns ( as fire or theft ), he or she can
also advise you on your insurance need in the event of bad debts or
unexpected loss. You should not be sold more insurance, or other
services, than you need. They generally don't charge for their
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LITERATURE |
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Marketing Management - This
worldwide best-selling book highlights trends and developments in
global marketing-with an emphasis on the importance of teamwork between
marketing and all the other functions of the business. It introduces
new perspectives in successful strategic market planning, and presents
additional company examples of creative, market-focused, and
customer-driven action. Coverage includes a focus on customer
relationship management, partner relationship management, the Internet
and its effects and uses, brand building and brand asset management,
alternative go-to-market channels, and marketing around the globe.
How to Really Start Your Own Business
- W.D.Bygrave, professor of entrepreneurship, Babson College "Gumpert's
how-to book is simply the best. No would-be entrepreneur should launch
a business before reading this book."
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