Naming Your BusinessBegin brainstorming business names, looking in dictionaries, books and magazines to generate ideas. Get friends and relatives to help if you like; the more minds, the merrier. Think of as many workable names as you can during this creative phase. Professional naming firms start out with a raw base of 800 to 1,000 names and work from there. You probably don't have time to think of that many, but try to come up with at least 10 names that you feel good about. By the time... Read Full Story
Independent RN Contractors Are Taking The Nursing Profession by StormNurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity. Are you tired of having no input in your career, little money in the bank, lack of respect for your profession and little compensation for the long hours and years of dedication? Independent RN Contractor is a great way to renew your interest and rejuvenate your nursing career. As An Independent Nurse Contractor you will increase your choices as to when, wh... Read Full Story
Many nurses today are frustrated with their work situation. Are you one of them? If so, it is time you take control and make that first step. Quit thinking about a change ...DO IT ...quit saying I am going too... DO IT...quit day dreaming ....DO IT.Now is the time to expand your nursing career and enjoy the many benefits offered as an Independent Nurse Contractor.Nurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity. Are you tired of having no input in your career, little money ... Read Full Story
Nurse Entrepreneur: Expanding Career AlternativesCarolyn Zagury, RN, MS, CPCAn exciting, yet somewhat frightening career alternative for nurses, is business ownership. Owning your own business is a risk, but there is no better prepared professional than the nurse to take on the business world. Nurses are often risk takers, which translates into the confidence to transfer our expertise into new potentials for personal, financial, and professional success.Translating nursing education, expertis... Read Full Story
WHERE TO OBTAIN BUSINESS LICENSESAlabama - http://www.sba.gov/cgi-bin/byebye.pl?TO=http://www.ador.state.al.us/licenses/authrity.htmlAlaska - http://www.sba.gov/cgi-bin/byebye.pl?TO=http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/buslic.htmArizona - http://www.sba.gov/cgi-bin/byebye.pl?TO=http://www.revenue.state.az.us/609/licensingguide.htmArkansas - http://www.sba.gov/cgi-bin/byebye.pl?TO=http://www.arkansas.gov/business_res.php?accessarkansas=1cc86e8739572b9d9716ed4c00404092California - http://www.sba.gov... Read Full Story
JCAHO Certification And What It Really MeansThe Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has recently set new standards for healthcare staffing agencies. The new certification process will mean big changes in the travel nursing field. What does this means for staffing companies? New standards have been placed on the travel staffing companies and on travel nurses.The staffing companies will have to clearly define the company leadership hierarchy. Administrator and ... Read Full Story
Pros and Cons of Owning a BusinessOwning a small business is not just another job. It's a totally different lifestyle. You have to ask yourself whether you're ready for a complete commitment to the success of your business. Just as importantly, you have to ask your partner, if you're in a relationship, whether he or she is completely committed.As a small business owner, you're going to have less time for your personal life and you'll probably be using much of what you own ... Read Full Story
Types of Business EntitiesThe type of business entity you choose will depend on three primary factors: liability, taxation and record-keeping. Here's a quick look at the differences between the most common forms of business entities:A sole proprietorship is the most common form of business organization. It's easy to form and offers complete managerial control to the owner. However, the owner is also personally liable for all financial obligations of the business.A partnership involves... Read Full Story
The perception that many small business owners have is that financing means taking whatever money you can get; the faster and easier you can get it, the better. Unfortunately, this approach doesn't take into account the fact that getting money for your business involves a variety of considerations, financial and nonfinancial, good and bad. Finding "smart" money. Small businesses usually need more than just cash: they need "smart" money. By smart money we mean financin... Read Full Story
