Archive for September, 2009

Auto Financing Tips

Chances are, if you’re planning to buy or lease a new car or truck, you’re part of the increasing majority of consumers who do their homework well in advance of taking a test drive. Many consumers research pricing information, features and options, colors, specifications, safety and quality ratings. But if you’re not paying cash for [...]

What Is a Business Plan?

Business planning is about results. You need to make the contents of your plan match your purpose. Don’t accept a standard outline just because it’s there.
What is a business plan?
A business plan is any plan that works for a business to look ahead, allocate resources, focus on key points, and prepare for problems and opportunities.

Affinity Merchant Solutions

Affinity Merchant Solutions
by Jessica Luther
Melonie Dickey got a firsthand look at entrepreneurship at a young age.  Originally from Fremont, Ohio, her grandmother ran the Fremont Telephone Answering Service from her home.  Her grandmother often babysat while Melonie’s parents worked.  She remembers sitting on her grandmother’s lap and helping to answer calls.  Melonie credits her grandmother [...]