How Do I Set A Profitable Hourly Rate To Charge For My Services? Biz Plan Hacks

Most service businesses charge an hourly rate. Coming up with the right selling price for your service business is essential if you want to be profitable. Figuring out how much to charge per hour is simple. All you have to do is answer a few questions: How much money do you want in your pocket after taxes (per month)? How much income tax will you have to pay? All you [...] Read More


Creating Profitable Systems & Procedures Biz Plan Hacks

Obviously, having a healthy profit margin is essential to every business' success. However, studies have shown that the primary reason for a business to become successful is due to systems, procedures and training. Now to every truth there are exceptions. I have also heard of people who have purchased businesses who thought they were getting an organized, well managed business but had a rude awakening. They discovered that the systems and [...] Read More


Services to help you... Biz Plan Hacks

I am always on the lookout for news and reviews about services that will make life easier for you as a small business owner. Romans Life for a small business owner is hectic enough, so hopefully you can find some of these services to be of use to you. Today the Small Business Trends website has a listing of 5 services that could make your life a little easier. The one [...] Read More


Transforming your Website Into a Profitable Webstore The Search Engine Weblog

In today's modern world, having a website to support your business is crucial. In fact, in North America, 95 percent of businesses have traditionally designed websites. These websites do not help in impressing visitors and turning them into loyal customers. If you also own a traditional website, it is high time for it to evolve into a profitable webstore. A profitable website widens customer base, draws leads, and promotes products and [...] Read More


Microsoft Says: Xbox Profitable by 2008 XboxSpace

Console manufacturing is a tough business -- all of that plastic and silicon isn't free, you know, and to add insult to injury you've got to sell that expensive hunk of electronics at a loss. Microsoft's entertainment division has been bleeding money since the original Xbox -- but in this eWeek interview Microsoft's Robbie Bach says that is about to change:Right now we're doing a pretty good job. We're humming [...] Read More