Customer Service

Mitch Katowitz | October 26, 2009

Truth or Delusion?
If you provide good customer service,
people will refer business to you.
Delusion: Here’s the reason.  Good customer service is prerequisite.  It’s a minimum expectation.
Think about it.  Would you refer somebody to me if I provided lousy customer service?  Of course not.  You’ll end up looking like a dope in the eyes of [...]

Are all Accountants CPAs?

Mitch Katowitz | October 19, 2009

No!
All CPAs are accountants, but not all accountants are CPAs.  CPA is the abbreviation for Certified Public Accountant.
The principal differences between accountants and CPAs are education and experience. In order to become a CPA, there are education and experience requirements needed to be fulfill.  In addition, a Uniform CPA Exam must be passed.
CPAs are many [...]

Listen,Write,Design,

Mitch Katowitz | September 3, 2009

Clients don’t know
what they don’t want
till you give them
what they asked for.
– Larry Miller
Sponsored by Listen,Write,Design,

The Letter that Built Newsweek

Mitch Katowitz | August 28, 2009

Dear Reader:
If the list upon which I found your name is any indication, this is not the first — nor will it be the last — subscription letter you receive. Quite frankly, your education and income set you apart from the general population and make you a highly-rated prospect for everything from magazines [...]

Knowledge Is Power

Mitch Katowitz | July 30, 2009

On a beautiful late spring afternoon, twenty-five years ago, two young men graduated from the same college. They were very much alike, these two young men.
Both had been better than average students, both were personable and both -– as young college graduates are — were filled with ambitious dreams for the future.
Recently, these men returned [...]

Take Little Risk!!

Don Monteith | January 31, 2009

Smartest Entrepreneurs Take Little Risk!!
Maybe we’re stretching our title just a little. Many Entrepreneurs take major risks in starting a new business. However, there are others who find a way to touch into government funds i.e. SBA and actually end up with a minor financial risk to themselves. They may also touch your funds if [...]

Write Down Your Goals . . . .

Don Monteith | January 30, 2009

Most things in life are simple. Unfortunately, so much so that many of us fail to take advantage of our opportunities. New ones come our way everyday.  What do we do? Turn our heads and get back on the same old track.
If you keep doing the same old things over and over again…what do you [...]

Environment to Succeed…..

Don Monteith | January 25, 2009

Create an Environment to Succeed…..
Are you ready for a little positive thinking? You can appoint yourself to be the lead person. Set a GOAL to put a positive tone in your voice. Walk like you are going somewhere! Move quickly. Look ahead of you, not down at your feet. Let everything about your presence [...]

Stock Can Be Controlled …. IF

Don Monteith | December 21, 2008

Ownership of restricted stock in a company usually means (no one!)  can sell their stock or borrow funds using their stock certificates as  collateral without the agreement of the other stockholders.
Restricted stock means exactly that…restricted!  There is a reason for small  business enterprises to put a restriction on the stock of all the shareholders.  You [...]

List your Business – ShopRMall

Mitch Katowitz | December 11, 2008

List your Business on the #2 Virtual Mall on the Internet
ShopRMall.com, Online Shopping Mall, Limited Time Price Reduction
Charlotte, NC 12/04/2008 08:03 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)
ShopRMall.com, The #2 Virtual Mall on the Internet has reduced the price for businesses to be listed in their online shopping mall.  ShopRMall.com is an online shopping mall that offers [...]