November 18th, 2018 by Admin
We got the chance to speak with Jan Aragon from Roadway Motors; they want to provide you with the best automotive experience possible and we wanted to learn how their company has grown to be the great one it is. Let’s learn more about them, shall we?
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview, it is an honor. We know you are taking time away from your busy schedule let’s get started. Tell us about yourself and your business.
We are a Car Dealership that sells Pre-Owned and New Cars
Picture available at Roadway Motors LLC’s Facebook.
Thank you so much for sharing. Tell us, has the journey been smooth or have there been some bumps along the way?
Everything was perfect from start to finish.
Please tell us more about Roadway Motors LLC: We are a Car Dealership that sells Pre-Owned & New Cars
Thank you so much for answering all of our questions, before we let you go, is there any tips of advice you would give to other entrepreneurs like yourself?
Start small and grow big and strong.
Thank you and finally, share with us how customers can find you.
www.roadwaymotorsllc.com
I was such a pleasure to get the opportunity to speak with Roadway Motors. If you are looking for your next set of wheels, they are happy to help from researching the vehicle you want to test drive the ones you like. Roadway Motors is there to help you with a selection of cars, trucks, and SUVs.
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November 15th, 2018 by Admin
When you think of starting a business, you often think of making a huge investment: Office, marketing materials, furniture, inventory, etc. The reality is that not all companies need that and not all need an office to start. Here are ten businesses you can start from home now.
1. Web Design: If you have experience building websites or do it as a hobby, do it this one is for you. Website design is in high demand, and although there are Do-It-Yourself sites available, not everyone wants to spend the time doing it. This is where you come in, create a fantastic website, a portfolio with your best work and get started.
2. Virtual Assistant: If you have experience as an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant or you are just good at the computer this one is perfect for you. With many people working and managing the business online, it is only fit that many entrepreneurs look for virtual admins to help them with everyday tasks. Some might hire you for a short-term/one task kind of project, while others might want to hire you for the long term. Be sure you outline a plan to figure out which type of projects you want and which industries you would want to focus on.
3. eBay Seller: If you have been online, we are sure you or someone you know have heard of Gary Vaynerchuk and his flip challenge. Essentially, you would buy items at a garage sale that you know you can sell for more online. You can try this approach or start by selling books and other things you have already at home, and you don’t use. It is an easy and not complicated way start a side business. Just be sure to abide by their terms of service.
4. Accountant: Do you work as an accountant? Those online businesses and even brick and mortar businesses are always in need of an accountant. Find out competitive rates in your area and reach out to companies that might be in need of your services. Do a good job and good luck!
5. Copywriter: Marketing is significant for any business, writing good copy is essential for this part of the business, and you might be the person who makes a difference in the company’s advertising efforts.
6. Driver: With companies like Uber and Lyft offering ride services, it is easy to start your own ride service business. You can join either of them and get started. Do keep in mind that they do have guidelines when it comes to the vehicles. After all, they are the brand.
7. Consultant: If you are highly knowledgeable about a specific topic and you know there is a demand for this kind of information, you can sell your services as a consultant. Set up a rate and know who your customer will be and get started.
8. Coach: This is another one that pays off when you are good at a specific skill. People can coach in a variety of subjects like Business, Life, work, spirituality and more. For this one, we recommend you get the tools needed by becoming a certified coach, although it is not necessary.
9. Meal Delivery Service: Similar to the ride services, you can deliver food by joining companies like GrubHub, Uber Eats DoorDash. Many companies offer this service, and you can get started as soon as your application is accepted. The benefit, like Uber or Lyft, is that you make your schedule.
10. Social Media: If you are creative like to write and enjoy social media, this might be a good business to start. This is the kind of business that is needed and can compliment a good marketing strategy. Remember to stay on top of trends, news and be willing to learn as this industry changes quickly but can be a rewarding experience.
There are many more businesses you can start home that requires minimal to no investment; we hope this list gives you an idea to get started.
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November 8th, 2018 by Admin
Starting a Non-Profit can be the best decision for what you want regarding business and giving back, but what does it require? Before you start thinking of how you will handle donations, here are some steps you will need to run a great non-profit organization from the start.
Non-profits require planning just like any other business. You need to know your purpose, direction and whether or not it is the right fit for what you are trying to accomplish. Before you start, you need to ask yourself these questions:
1. What is the primary objective?
2. What audience am I trying to reach?
3. Is opening my organization truly necessary?
4. What is the plan or timeline?
As you begin to think about these question, you will be able to start a draft of your business plan. Having one will help you when it is time to fill out your form 1023 for Tax exemption, to map out a marketing plan and even fundraisers in the near future. Knowing how you are staring and where you are headed will help you make the process a lot smoother.
Another thing to consider is what you require to start. Not only do you need to count the time and effort, but the actual cash you need to start this venture.
The initial costs you must consider are:
1. State filing costs
2. Incorporate Your Nonprofit & Establish Governance
Aside from the costs to start you need to consider and understand the complete paperwork and marketing costs that will require your organization to bring in donors and advocates of your cause. Considering answering these questions:
1. Who are you (organization)?
2. What do you do?
3. What are the benefits of supporting your cause?
4. Why should they (audience) choose you?
5. Why should they believe in you?
Based on these you will be able to build an idea of crucial investors, advocates, and donors that will make your organization prosper.
There are plenty of more things to consider, but these are the necessary steps to get you started on the road of non-for-profit success.
Posted in NTCGives, Small Business Improvement Tagged with: business, business men, donations, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, filing, fundraiser, incorporate, non-profit, organization, taxes
November 4th, 2018 by Admin
The season is upon us. Many take the opportunity to grow or start a business, so here are 51 quotes that can inspire entrepreneurs now.
1. “Stop telling yourself you don’t know what to do. Yes, you do. Listen to your intuition and trust yourself.”
2. “Don’t find customers for your products, find products for your customers.” ~Seth Godin
3. “Stay Positive. Work Hard. Make it Happen”
4. “Discipline is doing what needs to be done even when you don’t want to do it.”
5. “Focus on making yourself better, not on thinking that you are better.”
6. “Entrepreneurs must be willing to be misunderstood for long periods of time.”
7. “Success is when opportunity meets preparation”
8. “Sell the problem you solve, not the product.”
9. “If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.”
10. “You attract what you are, if you want great, the be great.”
11. “A setback is a setup for a comeback”
12. “When you support a small business, you’re supporting a dream.”
13. “Big things often have small beginnings.”
14. “Look back at where you came from and let yourself feel proud about your progress.”
15. “It always seems impossible until is done.” ~Nelson Mandela
16. “Collaborate with people you can learn from” ~Pharrell
17. “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” ~Warren Buffett
18. “The road to success is always under construction” ~Lily Tomlin
19. “See the possibility, not the problem.
20. “Don’t be busy, be productive”
21. “The key to success is to start before you’re ready”
22. “Always keep your focus on success”
23. “Create a vision that makes you wanna jump out of bed in the morning.”
24. “If the plan doesn’t work change the plan, not the goal.”
25. “Fail often so you can succeed sooner.” ~Tom Kelley
26. “Be the game changer.”
27. “Quality is the best business plan”
28. “Coca-Cola sold 25 bottles in their first year- so whatever you’re going through, it’ll be ok.”
29. “If you can’t stop thinking about it, don’t stop working for it.”
30. “Don’t deliver a product, deliver an experience.”
31. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
32. “Set goals. Reach. Repeat.”
33. “Your success can inspire us all. Risk it.”
34. “What you imagine, you create”
35. “New day. New goals. More accomplishments.
36. “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.”
37. “If you can learn self-control, you can master anything.”
38. “Excuses will turn your dreams into dust.”
39. “Giving up is the only sure way to fail.”
40. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
41. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
42. “The Distance between your dream and reality is called action.”
43. “Make it happen, shock everyone.”
44. “When you know clearly what you want, you’ll wake up every morning excited about life.”
45. “It all starts with a dream.”
46. “Today they call you crazy; tomorrow they will be calling you boss.”
47. “Life to your legend. Death to your fears.”
48. “Business is more exciting than any game.”
49. “Successful people rarely had an easy past.”
50. “Expect nothing but be prepared for everything.”
51. “Don’t be afraid of making big moves.”
Posted in Daily Inspiration Tagged with: b2b business, boss, bossbabe, business, business owner, e-commerce, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, holidays, inspiration, inspire, quote of the day, quotes
October 18th, 2018 by Admin
As your business grows, your time seems to shrink. Here are some tips that can help you manage your time better.
Create a Plan
Creating a plan will always lead to a successful day. Organization will allow you to have a much more balanced day and better quality of life while running your business. Be sure to write down all the tasks you need to get done. Having them written down will give you a better idea of how much you have to do and what needs to get done.
Have a Calendar
Along with a list of all of your tasks, a calendar will help you figure out what else is happening throughout the day. Do you have meetings to go to, people to talk? A calendar will be your best friend for better time management. It will also help you block out time to get your to-do list done.
Prioritize
Now that you have your list and your list, it is time you prioritize and figure out what needs to get done first. A common mistake is to go down your to-do list as you wrote it and that is not efficient. Figure out your “Must’s”; “Should’s” and “can wait’s” so you can get the best out of your day. You will realize that many tasks are not as important for your productivity as you might think.
Delegate
Now that you see what you must do first, do you need to do it yourself? Perhaps some tasks do not require all of your attention. That is when delegating will be your greatest ally for time management. That run to the store for supplies can be done by your employee or family (if you run your business from home).
Learn to say no
Along with running and managing a business, there will be things that, while you would love to do, are not necessary for you to do. Learn to say no in a polite way and you will find yourself more organized and meeting deadlines faster. Sure, you might have a few disappointed people at first, but they will realize that you are working on being efficient for them and you and it will add value to your service.
Track your time spent
Do you feel you are spending way too much time on a task or job? Perhaps it is time you start tracking your time. This is an excellent tool for freelancers who find themselves working day and night. Tools like TopTracker can keep you accountable and give you perspective on how much time you are truly working. It will help you learn and adjust if necessary.
Eliminate Time Wasters
There are plenty of time wasters at the office! That e-mail didn’t need to be checked so many times, and that note could have waited for later. No, you do not need to check Facebook before work. Setting boundaries will allow you to become much more productive and have more time to do tasks like this after you have completed your list.
Always plan to be early
When it comes to meetings, calls or events, always plan to arrive early, this will help you prepare for unseen events like traffic jams or car problems. Practicing this habit will help you be on time and have less stress.
Take Small Breaks
To get all of your tasks done, you must take breaks. Taking breaks will allow your mind to rest for a few minutes and can help you become a lot more productive. Be sure to use your calendar so you can schedule some break time every day.
Focus
Lastly, focus. Know that the tasks needed need to get done in a timely matter. Be sure you focus and avoid any distractions while getting it all done. Focusing will help you be done with all tasks sooner than you think.
We hope these steps can help you get more out of your day and you can be in control of your time better.
Posted in Small Business Improvement Tagged with: business, business goals, calendar, data, delegate, efficiency, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, freelancer, leaderhip, manage, plan, planner, planning, professionalism, smartphone, technique, time management, tools, track time
October 10th, 2018 by Admin
Life has its ups and downs, and we all know of those times where you feel like giving up. These quotes will you motivated and ready for round two!
When you reminisce the past because it was “easier.”
1. Be loyal to your future, not to your past.
When people say you are not ready to start a business:
2. You are never too old to start an empire, or too old to chase a dream.
When you feel you are not moving in the right direction:
3. The difference between who you are and who want to be is what you do.
When the nay-sayers say you are spending too much time on your “little dream”:
4. I would much rather work 16hrs a day for myself, than 8 hours a day working for someone else.
When you need to get started:
5. If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.
When you are not sure how to stay motivated:
6. Create a vision that makes you wanna jump out of bed in the morning.
When you are too scared of trying:
7. You have no idea what you are capable of until you try.
When you need to remember why you are doing it:
8. The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your own terms.
When you are not sure if you are ready:
9. If you wait until you’re ready, you’ll be waiting for the rest of your life.
When you are ready to make a change:
10. You’re only one decision away from a totally different life.
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October 7th, 2018 by Admin
National Transaction is celebrating 21 years in the business today. Founded in 1997 National Transaction (NTC) purpose is to serve businesses of all sizes with their cash flow with the highest levels of professionalism and care.
This 21 year anniversary would not be possible without our leader, Mark Fravel and we want to take you back to his why and the reason we are still here today.
The beginnings:
Mark, a single parent of 3 beautiful daughters, wanted to provide for their kids without being on the road all the time. And so, with this passion in mind, a desire to serve and commitment to his family, National Transaction was born.
NTC began like many business and passions, with no customers and only one employee but quickly grew and Mark knew that leading with confidence and excellence will drive this business somewhere.
The Present:
Now, NTC often ranks in the top 10 of many data and technology awards. This Excellence has also earned us an A+ rating in the Better Business Bureau.
This 21 years would not be possible without our desire to help a business grow and give them the right tools for their transactions. We love being on the phone with our customers, we love getting to know them and how we can provide our best service.
The Future
Mark started this with a desire to be a family man, and so, this family feeling has stayed with our company. We treat our team like family, and we are excited about what our future holds the next 21 years.
Thank you for celebrating 21 years of customer service, passion, connection and above all, quality. We will continue to provide you with the best service we know how to give, and we will uphold our promise and mission to make digital transactions reliable and simple to the merchant and familiar to the consumer, reducing the complexity and expense to both.
Thank you for being part of the National Transaction Corporation‘s family.
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