Keep Your Focus on the Customer - he is Your business

Keeping Your Focus on the Customer
by Nan Wood

With so many ecommerce web sites out there and strong competition in each category, it is very important to keep your focus on the customer. Many people are so short sighted on making a profit, that they forgo the most important part of the business equation-the customer.

Most online web developers spend lots of time and money building a web site as well as attracting web visitors to their web sites. Once a visitor lands on your web page, don’t throw all that hard work away, keep your focus on the customer so that they stay longer, hopefully buy a product and become a return visitor.

Everyone has probably landed on a web site that is out to make a quick sale with no respect for the visitor. You probably encounter pop up ads, an overload of flash advertisements and a mouse trap that makes you close your browser window just to leave their web site. Most visitors would run from a web site like this, let alone purchase an item. So if you are a web designer, create a web site that accommodates your visitors, treats them fairly and has a long term philosophy to build a relationship with visitors and offers a fair product.

Avoiding Business Pitfalls - Take Care

Business Pitfalls to Avoid
By Nancy Woodward

If you are planning on starting a new business, you should be aware that many businesses fail due to many factors. If you want your small business to work, you should take time to learn about the many pitfalls that can doom a business. Here are a few tips on business pitfalls to avoid.

There are many business pitfalls to avoid. Depending on the type of business you are starting will determine which business pitfalls are prevalent. One of the most common business pitfalls is starting a business without enough capital. Many entrepreneurs try to launch a business with far less capital that is necessary. Not only does this put a strain on inventory, but can also hamper budgets for advertisements, labor and expenses just to get your business launched. Many businesses are dead in the water before they even launch due to lack of capital. If you are starting a new business, plan ahead and make sure that you have enough capital to back up your business.

Another business pitfall to avoid is to be uneducated about your market. Many businesses have a great product but don’t know how to sell it to the market. Most people put their energies in the one aspect of their business but ignore or are unable to comprehend another major aspect of their business. If you are starting a new business, learn all areas of your business. Your business will have a greater chance of success if you are knowledgeable and know about the front end as well as the back end of the business. If you are planning on starting a new business, research your idea carefully before you start. Due diligence before will set you on the right path.

Nancy is an Accountant and Real Estate Professional. Visit
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Avoiding Business Pitfalls - Take Care

Business Pitfalls to Avoid
By Nancy Woodward

If you are planning on starting a new business, you should be aware that many businesses fail due to many factors. If you want your small business to work, you should take time to learn about the many pitfalls that can doom a business. Here are a few tips on business pitfalls to avoid.

There are many business pitfalls to avoid. Depending on the type of business you are starting will determine which business pitfalls are prevalent. One of the most common business pitfalls is starting a business without enough capital. Many entrepreneurs try to launch a business with far less capital that is necessary. Not only does this put a strain on inventory, but can also hamper budgets for advertisements, labor and expenses just to get your business launched. Many businesses are dead in the water before they even launch due to lack of capital. If you are starting a new business, plan ahead and make sure that you have enough capital to back up your business.

Another business pitfall to avoid is to be uneducated about your market. Many businesses have a great product but don’t know how to sell it to the market. Most people put their energies in the one aspect of their business but ignore or are unable to comprehend another major aspect of their business. If you are starting a new business, learn all areas of your business. Your business will have a greater chance of success if you are knowledgeable and know about the front end as well as the back end of the business. If you are planning on starting a new business, research your idea carefully before you start. Due diligence before will set you on the right path.

Nancy is an Accountant and Real Estate Professional. Visit
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Timeshares

Sell Time Share the Best Way

Timeshare selling can be a lucrative business. Timeshare on a property like that of a condo, vacation resorts, yachts, houseboats or motor homes can be a financial exchange as well.

An owner who has time share can sell it to other interested buyers. One reason why one would want to resort to selling his timeshare is he might not be able to use it at that given time and it was already paid for by him. So as to not go through a fiscal loss, he’ll compensate for it by letting somebody else use it – and that someone will be paying him instead.

To avoid the illegal re-selling of timeshare, it is best that the parties involved comprehend fully well the terms of their transaction. First of all, one must know what kind of timeshare does the owner own.

Running it briefly, the different kinds of time shares are:

1. Fixed week ownership
The most basic timeshare unit. Example: Fourth of July Holiday is always in high demand. If you own this particular week at an often-visited resort, you can use it every year to your advantage.

2. Floating
Ownership is the number of weeks. Example: Weeks 22 to 36.

3. Rotating
If the time share has many owners, the weeks that are often most demanded such as week 26 which normally includes the Fourth of July holiday will be rotated among them.

4. Deeded and Right to Use
The use of timeshare in deeded contracts is often divided into weeks and are sold as if they were real property. Therefore, the owner can do whatever he chooses to with his week – he can use it, rent it out, give it to those who are requesting for it or make it an inheritance to his heirs. As for right to use, the person who buys the timeshare must use the property with what is stated on his contract.

5. Vacation Clubs
These are organizations owning units in various resorts in different locations. They are sold as deeded contracts, as well as right to use. Therefore, club members can make reservations at any time at the locations as long as it is available.

Therefore, if you are going to sell your timeshare, you must tell buyers all the information they need to know. Discuss it clearly with them.

You could also seek the help of Timeshare Resale Services. They have programs which will place advertisements in for you. They call these as “Ad-Listing.”

Being the seller, you need to have an exposure. That is exactly what those Timeshare Resale Services provide. With Ad-Listings, your timeshare is made available to the interest of other resale companies, rental companies and most importantly, potential buyers.

You could also opt that they hold an auction for your timeshare. Usually, Timeshare Resale Services conduct auctions each week, considering a lot of timeshare owners can not always use their week at that given point.

With Timeshare Resale Service’s advertising campaign, more people will be made aware of what you are selling. Their campaign covers newspapers, yellow pages, magazines, radio and even direct mail. Lately, the internet is also being used to announce the recent selling of timeshare.

Finally, you must be up on your toes whenever your timeshare is being evaluated. Like yourself, you must know how much your timeshare is worth. Some timeshare resale companies say that your timeshare is worth more than it really is and charge you way too high.

The key is selling your timeshare week for less than what the resort is selling. Mark it down around 20 to 50%.

Or if you’re up to it, you can just not sell it and donate it to charity. Thus it will reflect a write off on your tax return. If you want, you can also trade it in for another timeshare week at a different resort. You can actually trade what you have for something better.

Like what is mentioned earlier, timeshare is a business. And in a business, you always, always have to use your head.

Business Entities

/Business Entity Options
By Nancy Woodward

When forming your new business structure, you must consider the best possible alternative of the available business structures. While a sole proprietorship is the easiest type to create, there is no separate identity. Personal liability belongs to the owner. Should there be a lawsuit, accident or you incur debts that you can’t repay, your personal assets are at risk.

The type of entity you choose should be based on careful consideration. Each state has specific rules for the structure of each type of entity. You should investigate the type of entity, the rules and laws pertaining to each in your state and at a federal level.

The choices are – sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, C corporation, S corporation, and LLCs. Sole proprietorship provides the least protection while corporations and LLCs offer limited personal liability for debts or judgments against the company.

When creating your entity, you should use an attorney to create written documentation of the entity’s organization and structure. Your attorney, accountant or CPA can advise you of the legal and all tax consequences of your choice. Doing a little research prior to contacting a professional will reduce the time spent with an expensive professional. Do your due diligence to protect yourself and your family.

Nancy Woodward is an accountant and real estate professional affiliated with “The Dream Team”. You can visit Nancy online at
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Find Resources to Help your improve

Business Resources – Make Your Business Profitable
By Nancy Woodward


One of the most important keys to make your business profitable is to find the right business resources. Business resources can encompass many things including the right labor, business tools, information, analysis and advertising. Being able to tap into the right business resources can take lots of practice and sometimes even a little luck. Her are some tips on getting the most out of your business resources.

Finding the right business resources can take time and energy, but it absolutely worthwhile when you are able to find labor, tools, information or advertising strategies that work for you and your business. Some of the easier ways to find business resources is actively search for them on the internet, small business association or other professional organizations and books & magazines. There are tons of great resources, but you will have to put aside time and filter through all the fluff to find the nuggets of great information that can truly help you and your business succeed.

If you starting out, check for business resources online. There are tons of business resources that are only a click away. There are plenty of business forums, where many entrepreneurs come together to talk about business related topics and share ideas and opinions. Many forums are worth their weight in gold and have hundreds of visitors and contributors daily. You can also check out your local small business association for get together or other professional organizations that are connected with your trade.

To catch up on topical information and to hear opinions from guru’s in the world, it is always good to read business related books and magazines. So if you are starting a business, make sure you develop your business resources. The time you spend on research before you begin, will save you time, heartache and money after you begin.

Nancy is an Accountant and Real Estate Professional. Visit
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Desktop Computers

Desktop Computers
By Nan Wood

You will need some computing available if you plan to create your own business. Real Estate agents use computers daily for research and more. Most offices require computers to perform their word processing, as well as, their accounting tasks.

Both Laptop and Desktop computers are capable of all functions today. There are some advantages to buying desktops today.

Desktop computers are a great way to accomplish all your computer tasks while giving you high performance and a great price. Many people have been switching recently to laptops; however desktops still hold lots of advantages for many people.

If you are looking to buy a computer this year, don’t forget about a desktop computer. Most people are switching to laptop computers due to their portability and now easy access to the web.

Desktop computers will always be better at upgrading and swapping hard drives and other hardware. If you are a person that likes to work on their computer by adding cards, swapping hard drives or upgrading memory, desktop computers can’t be beat. They are easy to work on, have lots of room inside for upgrades and very easy to maintain.

Desktop computers are also more affordable than laptops. With desktops you don’t have to worry about the extra weight or extra heat given off by a component. Desktops are easy to upgrade and are easier to cool. If you are looking to buy a computer this year, don’t forget to check out desktop computers. The price for laptops is definitely higher and this may not be in your budget yet. There is a large selection of both laptops and desktop computers available on the market today.

Nan is an Accountant and Business Writer. She has information sites on line
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Use MS to Create Presentations Easily

Create Presentations Fast and Easy
by nan wood

If you need to communicate with people either regarding sales, training or to help show how your product works, presentations can be a powerful tool. There are a few applications available today that make it extremely easy to create professional presentations in only a few minutes, here are some tips.

One of the most popular presentation applications is MS PowerPoint. PowerPoint is extremely easy to use and powerful enough to make corporate, sales or training presentations look great and very persuasive. MS PowerPoint is intuitively easy to use and you can create an effective presentation in only a few minutes. Of course, if you have important information or would like to be extremely persuasive, MS PowerPoint has the power to include lots of graphs, images, sound files and editable features to truly customize your presentation to your audience.

MS PowerPoint is usually included in MS Office suite so it works seamlessly with MS Excel and MS Word. You can easily include spreadsheets and documents into your presentation with only a few clicks of your mouse. If you are looking for a great way to communicate your message to your audience, MS PowerPoint is just the tool that you are looking for.

In Business, Simple works Well

Simplicity Can Help

For most entrepreneurs starting a small business can be a huge undertaking. Even the smallest business can require lots of time, labor and mental energy. If you are looking to succeed but feel defeated, here are some tips to empower yourself as well as your business.

Simplicity can sometimes be the key to your businesses success. Many entrepreneurs sometimes feel overwhelmed, because it is difficult to grasp many parts of their business, it is very helpful in these situations to take a step back and take a look at the big picture. Many entrepreneurs break things down until they are easier to understand. There are many different organizational tools that can be used to efficiently look and analyze your business to make better sense of it.

Sometime what entrepreneurs need is a mentor to talk to when things get rough and confusing. Mentors are a great way to get first hand knowledge on what might be wrong with your business and some possible tips to fix it. If you don’t have a mentor, there are plenty of resources where you can also find great commentary and talk to contemporaries, such as online forums. If you are finding your business difficult to run, look at the above tips.