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Small Business Checklists

 

We all know about crossing our t's and dotting our i's. And there's no better way of keeping ourselves in "check" than a checklist. Here are a few handy tools:

 

 

Buying a Small Business

Thinking about buying a small business?  There a number of factors you should consider before making your final decision. 

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Are You An Entrepreneur?
Being an entrepreneur is not for everyone. Following is a checklist of attributes commonly found among successful entrepreneurs.

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Getting to Know Your Business' Goodwill

Every business has goodwill in some form or other. The 'goodwill' of your business is comprised of all of those things about it that give you a business edge.

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How to Deal with a Subpoena

It is important that you are fully aware of the obligations placed on you to comply with the subpoena.

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Conducting a Brainstorming Session

Creative thinking requires tools such as the brainstorm. Brainstorming is simply listing all ideas put forth by a group in response to a given problem or questionThis checklist will help you facilitate your brainstorming session successfully.


 

Franchisee Checklist - Part A

Thinking of buying a franchise.  This checklist is the first of the major questions you should ask before committing yourself to purchasing a franchise.

Franchisee Checklist - Part B

Following on from Part A of the Franchisee Checklist, are further questions regarding the Franchise Agreement and the Franchisor’s Assistance to you.

 

Small Business Technology Checklist

How reliant are you on technology?  Here's a useful list of questions to ask about the status of your current systems.

Protecting Your TradeMark

Is your business logo protected?  Can your competitors have a right to use it?

Negotiation

Here is a quick overview for you and your team for the next potential negotiation with a prospect or customer.

Customer Survey

One of the best ways to improve your business relationship with your customers is to ask them what they think of your services and how you might improve in order to serve them better.

Service Provider Agreement

Are you providing your services to someone, but not as an employee?  It is better for all concerned to clearly document an understanding of each parties' responsibilities.

Service Receiver Agreement

Are you engaging a person to do some work for you, but not as an employee?  It is better for all concerned to clearly document an understanding of each parties' responsibilities.