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Tom
owned a construction remodeling business in Oregon. He did most of the work
himself, hiring an extra hand when needed and using subcontractors for
electrical, plumbing, and other specialties. Tom would obtain deposits, and
construction draws, but would often require additional money to fund customer
work before he received payments.
Tom utilized a $95,000 credit limit on a business
credit card. Over the past five years, the most he ever put on the card was
$90,000 and Tom was never late with a payment. Many times the card was
completely paid off. Even with the current downturn, Tom maintained a steady
stream of customers and was going along fine … until the bank cut his credit
limit suddenly to $9,000. Immediately he was unable to fund the next job!
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icky Scruggs, owner of Centerfield Baseball Academy, teaches hitting and pitching. But he also teaches teamwork and integrity. Consultant Steve Marr offers him tips on how to market both types of services. |
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The sudden death of McDonald's CEO Jim Cantalupo, and the naming of his successor within six hours, underscores that every business, large or small, must have a plan in place for the retirement or death of the leader. Ideally, a business' succession plan will allow the company to run smoothly in the event of the leader's unexpected departure. In most cases, that is far easier said than done. |
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The travel and convention business is under pressure from national economic woes and concerns about terrorist threats. Andrea Gold and Gary Yamamoto own Gold Stars Speakers Bureau, a company providing speakers, celebrities and trainers for organizations and events across the country and around the world. For the first time in company history, Gold Stars revenues are not increasing. To get advice on maximizing revenue and profits, Gold and Yamamoto met with business consultant Steve Marr. |
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Has the rash of free financing for new cars, no down payments and $2,000 to $4,000 in cash rebates birthed troubles for the auto industry?
Are the auto companies facing a fall-off in sales in 2003? Are they headed for deep, rough waters and troubled finances |
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