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Attacking Business Decision Problems With Breakeven Analysis
This fact sheet illustrates ways in which breakeven analysis can be applied to sales, profits, and costs.
Bad Cheque Control
This fact sheet proposes some tips on how to prevent small businesses from receiving bad cheques.
Basic Bookkeeping
This fact sheet describes a simple, single entry bookkeeping system suitable for a small business that has a limited number of transactions.
Basic Proposal for Tender
This fact sheet lists a number of areas you should be aware of when pursuing a contract for service.
Checklist for Profit Watching
This fact sheet will help you analyze your profits, the contribution of each of your product lines or services to them, and will help you determine if you have the kind of record system you need.
Credit and Collections
This fact sheet shows the owner-manager how to plan for the movement of cash through the business and thus plan for future requirements.
Dealing With Your Banker & Other Lenders
This fact sheet offers suggestions on how to develop good relationships with your banker and other lenders.
Lending - The Basic Criteria
This fact sheet provides facts to consider and tips for the presentation of your proposal when borrowing money.
Merchandise for Profit
This fact sheet provides information on how to prepare an effective merchandising plan.
Online Small Business Workshop - OSBW
The Online Small Business Workshop (OSBW) is a Web-based workshop designed to provide you with techniques for developing your business idea, starting a new venture and improving your existing small business.
Profit by Your Wholesaler's Services
This fact sheet discusses services offered by wholesalers pointing out that the range of assistance varies according to the individual wholesaler and the line of merchandise.
Profit Pricing for a Manufacturer
This fact sheet includes many suggestions for pricing your product, whether you are a manufacturer, broker, wholesaler or retailer.
Profit Pricing for the Costing of a Service
This fact sheet is intended to provide a guide and an understanding of the main factors to consider when establishing your costs, your prices, and your profits.
Selling Products on Consignment
This fact sheet provides a discussion of the advantages/disadvantages of consignment as an effective selling tool for the small business operation.