by J.F. (Jim) Straw When most small manufacturing businesses start-up, they concentrate their sales efforts on the known markets here in the U.S., defining their markets as These small manufacturers do this all the while overlooking the larger — more profitable — markets outside this country. Most small manufacturers who do investigate the possibilities of exporting […]
THERE ARE PROBABLY MORE PEOPLE with bad credit in this world than people with good credit. If you’re either type of person you may want to consider borrowing collateral to make your credit stronger or to reduce your interest cost (if you have a good credit score). With this asset now on your balance sheet, […]
Entertainment Licensing, where a seller uses the name, image, or likeness of an entertainment personality, such as an actor, singer, children’s character (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck) for promotion purposes, is booming today. Why is this? Because: ADD TO YOUR CART NOW . . . So how can you get in on licensing entertainment personalities to […]
When you’re reaching out to banks and investors to inject money into your business venture, it’s time to make sure you have all of your key pitch assets in order. Most of these assets are built from the same basic content and are simply reworked to fit different needs and requests. Once you have the […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has delivered a ruling on the Chevron doctrine, a pivotal legal precedent that has significantly influenced regulatory law since its inception in 1984. This new ruling has broad implications for various sectors, particularly for importers and exporters who operate under complex regulatory frameworks. As entrepreneurs like you navigate […]
Earning finder fees is both fun and rewarding. In this special IW$ article, we’re going to concentrate on the latter: making finder fees more rewarding. As in you making more money! So, how exactly do you earn more money with finder fees? Here are a few key elements you should consider for the “big bucks.” […]
Venture capital is available for a number of businesses that are developing products for large markets. You hear about some of these companies, many in the technology field, nearly every day. Did you know that grants may also be available for the same businesses? So which should you take: venture capital (VC) or a grant? To […]
by J.F. (Jim) Straw, author of Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains Importing as a small business has long been shrouded in the mysteries of International intrigue. While, in actuality, importing is just about as mysterious as buying from the “Sears” catalog. The fantasies surrounding the import business have been passed down generation after generation. As a […]
Jose, a taxi cab driver earning under $20,000 a year, took up the part-time activity of Finding. Jose’s hobby was studying and collecting Native American arts and crafts, so he decided this might be a logical place to start his Finder work. Jose bought or borrowed every book and every magazine he could find on […]