Think Tank Discussion Topics

The WBS Think Tank provides a forum for small business owners to share with one another their tips and tools of their trade.  The WBS Think Tank allows members to contribute to posts, ask questions, or simply initiate a discussion about a hot business topic.

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Using Forum Marketing

I'm an early start up that expected to utilize forum participation as an initial "word of mouth" marketing strategy. I identified several active forums on the topic (Internet Security) and proceeded to sign up only to read their rules to find they don't al

PAUL ROSEBROCK from Morganton, NC - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 8 months ago
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Small Business Challenges

What are the top challenges small business owners face?

ECARNEY from Minneapolis, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 1 year ago
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Not getting enough sales

Our company, Stan's chip Dip, www.stanschipdip.com was started 8/08. We've made about $2,000.000 primarily from having a booth at food shows. We've only had 37 sales from our web site. Our website host says we're getting 2,000 hits a day. We also advertise

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Small Business Support - are you involved?

I have heard a lot about small business advocacy and am wondering what other small business owners are doing, if anything to advocate at a state government level to bring awareness to the needs of small business owners - ?

JEREMY from Edina, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 1 year ago
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Fuel costs

I have to make frequent trips to see clients and deliver product and I'm wondering what changes others are making in their business to cut back on fuel expenses?

BIZOWNER from Albuquerque, NM - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 1 year ago
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Finance

Curious to know what business owners are experiencing with regard to their banking/lending partners during this credit crunch

DR. DESIGN from Minneapolis, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 1 year ago
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IRS 501C.3 Status - application and response time

My sister and I are currently unemployed. We have diligently been working on starting a new company. We have everything filed with the State and the Federal. However, just found out that the IRS is first processing 501C.3 - non-profit status application

KMADLOCK from Saint Paul, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 3 months ago
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Pre-Employment Work Simulation

Before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers who conducted pre-employment assessments were often criticized for stigmatizing employees with medical conditions not necessarily relevant to their job. Post-ADA, assessments in theory, became fu

JSEBESTA from Mendota Heights, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 3 months ago

Small Business Express Loans

We have a great small business express loan program that provides loans for small businesses nationwide from $10,000 to $100,000 in a matter of days based on the Credit Card volume of over $3000,and as long as you have accepted credit cards for at least 3

I'd like feedback on forming an LLC in Nevada

Several friends of mine have formed LLCs in Nevada because they believe that Nevada offers the best privacy, asset protection and tax benefits. They've set up an address at a Las Vegas UPS Store and have their mail forwarded to them in SoCal. The UPS Sto

DSWATSON from Fullerton, CA - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 2 months ago
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I'd like feedback on forming an LLC in Nevada

Several friends of mine have formed LLCs in Nevada because they believe that Nevada offers the best privacy, asset protection and tax benefits. They've set up an address at a Las Vegas UPS Store and have their mail forwarded to them in SoCal. The UPS Sto

DSWATSON from Fullerton, CA - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 2 months ago
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Using Forum Marketing

I'm an early start up that expected to utilize forum participation as an initial "word of mouth" marketing strategy. I identified several active forums on the topic (Internet Security) and proceeded to sign up only to read their rules to find they don't al

PAUL ROSEBROCK from Morganton, NC - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 8 months ago
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Collecting Your Money in the First 60 DAys!

The reason people/ companies owe you money, has more to do with how you are asking for it and your PROCESS. What is your PROCESS? When you send a letter , could their response be SO WHAT? Your Process and your Attitude are very important, additionally you must gather ALL the INFORMATION you will ever need as to address,email,phone,cell phone etc, prior or at the time of transaction....If it is a B2B situation...have your AR clerk make friends with your client AP clerk...THIS WILL GO A LONG WAY!!

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Finance

Curious to know what business owners are experiencing with regard to their banking/lending partners during this credit crunch

DR. DESIGN from Minneapolis, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 1 year ago
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Coin Laundry Businesses as a Great Second Income

The right location can really return a great deal of income for minimal work in the coin laundry business. We have seen returns as high as 45% of equity in the first year. The secret is THE RIGHT LOCATION. Coin laundries are expensive, but still get fin

LAUNDRYMAN from Nashville, TN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 2 months ago
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Small Business Express Loans

We have a great small business express loan program that provides loans for small businesses nationwide from $10,000 to $100,000 in a matter of days based on the Credit Card volume of over $3000,and as long as you have accepted credit cards for at least 3

Computer Consulting Side Job & Hobby State Sales Tax

Hello, I have been helping out a few friends with their computer and IT work here and there and invoicing them for my time. Couple of them own small businesses. If I order a part or some hardware then I use my own CC (usually purchased out of state no tax)

TECHCLAN from Dallas, TX - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 4 weeks ago

Online Entrepreneurship Learning

Hello, We are trying to create a site solely for Online Entrepreneurship Learning, and it will take form of a Podcast or streaming video. It will be radio-talk-show-esque, with the "lessons" being discussed by people who have been successful entrepreneu

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Using Forum Marketing

I'm an early start up that expected to utilize forum participation as an initial "word of mouth" marketing strategy. I identified several active forums on the topic (Internet Security) and proceeded to sign up only to read their rules to find they don't al

PAUL ROSEBROCK from Morganton, NC - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 8 months ago
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I'd like feedback on forming an LLC in Nevada

Several friends of mine have formed LLCs in Nevada because they believe that Nevada offers the best privacy, asset protection and tax benefits. They've set up an address at a Las Vegas UPS Store and have their mail forwarded to them in SoCal. The UPS Sto

DSWATSON from Fullerton, CA - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 2 months ago
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Small Business Express Loans

We have a great small business express loan program that provides loans for small businesses nationwide from $10,000 to $100,000 in a matter of days based on the Credit Card volume of over $3000,and as long as you have accepted credit cards for at least 3

Computer Consulting Side Job & Hobby State Sales Tax

Hello, I have been helping out a few friends with their computer and IT work here and there and invoicing them for my time. Couple of them own small businesses. If I order a part or some hardware then I use my own CC (usually purchased out of state no tax)

TECHCLAN from Dallas, TX - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 4 weeks ago

Online Entrepreneurship Learning

Hello, We are trying to create a site solely for Online Entrepreneurship Learning, and it will take form of a Podcast or streaming video. It will be radio-talk-show-esque, with the "lessons" being discussed by people who have been successful entrepreneu

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Alternatives to Traditional Business Bank Loans

There are programs available for business owners who can't secure traditional business loans. If you have bad credit, there is a program. If you don't have the time to wait for a traditional bank loan, there is a program. If most your business is done b

CHRIS.BLACK from Holiday, FL - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 10 months ago
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Small Business Tools - Researching a New Small Business

When researching a new business idea or thinking about starting a new small business, how do most people go about researching the potential of a new small business idea? It would be great to come up with a list of small business tools related to researchi

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15 Benefits of Business Coaching On The Telephone

Many people new to professional business coaching wonder how the great majority of it is done on the phone. In coaching the focus is all on you and here are some reasons why coaching on the telephone is so effective.

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IRS 501C.3 Status - application and response time

My sister and I are currently unemployed. We have diligently been working on starting a new company. We have everything filed with the State and the Federal. However, just found out that the IRS is first processing 501C.3 - non-profit status application

KMADLOCK from Saint Paul, MN - Add to my Personal PeerSphere - 3 months ago
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