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Starting a Seasonal Business

Posted by Jack Garson on June 21, 2011

What would summertime be without visiting your favorite ice cream shop? If you’re thinking of starting your own company, don’t rule out a seasonal business.

Mini golf, scenic railroad tours, and an American favorite—the ice cream truck—all began as small, seasonal businesses. If it weren’t for these business ventures, the American summer wouldn’t be the same. You can read the full list of some of the greatest seasonal businesses here.

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Contracting Gone Wild

Posted by Jack Garson on March 4, 2011

If you run a company, chances are you don’t want the salaries of your top employees disclosed. Along with all the in-house problems it can create, who wants the competition or headhunters to know how much it will take to lure away your top performers?  But if you’re a contractor for Uncle Sam, new rules say you don’t have a choice. 

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"How to Build a Business" spotlighted as top business book for 2010

Posted by Jack Garson on January 19, 2011

So how are the New Years resolutions going so far? As we settle into mid-January, it’s a good time to make sure you’re still on track to make 2011 a better year for you and your business. Whether you’re trying to reduce debts by putting your company on a financial diet or team up with the right business partner, your resolutions provide a solid framework to build success.

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A Different Way to Sell Your Business

Posted by Jack Garson on December 13, 2010

Time after time, I tell readers that now is the best time to build a great business. There are plenty of reasons. First, there’s not a lot of competition right now. Your competitors are out of business, weakened, or retired. Second, in two to five years when the economy picks up, well-established businesses are going to be in demand. What does that mean for you? Tremendous profits. Start now and when buyers start searching, yours will be on top of the lists.(Want to learn more?

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Jack Garson talks business on Money Matters

Posted by Jack Garson on November 17, 2010

I always say, it’s never a bad time to start a good business.

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Jack Garson on Money Matters: Part III

Posted by Jack Garson on November 17, 2010
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Jack Garson on Money Matters Part II

Posted by Jack Garson on November 17, 2010
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Jack Garson on Money Matters: Part I

Posted by Jack Garson on November 17, 2010
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Top Five Top Lessons Business Owners Can Learn from a Recession

Posted by Jack Garson on September 27, 2010

It may not seem like it, but the recession is officially over. The National Bureau of Economic Research says it lasted 18 months, starting in December 2007 and ending June 2009. What still needs to be determined is how long the financial and emotional pain will last. And then there’s the question of a double dip.

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New York Times: Dealing With Emotions When Closing the Deal

Posted by Jack Garson on September 14, 2010

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