December 19, 2006
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May your holiday season be as joyful as you can possibly imagine ... and then some!
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NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT BOOKSTORES FOR THE NICHES |
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There's a bookstore in San Mateo, California, that is the largest
mystery bookstore on the entire western coast of the United States, "M
for Mystery".
M for Mystery competes very nicely in a highly competitive market. Bookstores, both online and off, discount outrageously. What used to be a nice mom and pop endeavor has become cut throat big business. M for Mystery is different. It has thrived because it specializes. I has more mystery books than any other bookstore on the West Coast, including Barnes & Nobel. It also promotes very effectively, with in person book talks by hundreds of authors each year -- something that even online stores can't offer. Moral of the story: bookstores are still very viable businesses, as long as the niche is carved out effectively and promotion is done well. That's nice to know for all of bibliophiles.
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FREEBIE SUPER AFFILIATES -- TAKE NOTE |
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The Small
Business Administration is introducing a new loan series that
complements an existing economic development program run by the U.S.
Department of the Treasury targeting distressed and rural areas.
The New Markets Tax Credit Pilot Loan Program is aimed at lenders and
community development organizations so that they can offer more access
to businesses seeking financing, said Jim Hammersley, director in the
SBA's Office of Loan Programs in Washington, D.C.
Venture capital funding may exceed $32 billion (that is with a "b") this year, encouraging everyone in the business that the venture industry is definitely finally on the mend after the disastrous dotcom disaster of the late 1990's. Wisconsin may soon be getting more venture capital via the Department of Financial Institution's Venture Center. The Center is designed to link companies with potential investors. The amazing Tech Coast Angels are introducing a new seed track funding program for early stage companies in San Diego, California. It is ideal for companies needed a small seed investment and active assistance from experienced entrepreneurs and executives. A bunch of new angel money is flowing into Pitssburgh, PA. The new sources of funding are the Meakem Becker Venture Capital fund for $70 million, and iNetworks LLC, which is creating a new $100 million BioOpportunity angel fund.
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The Mississippi State University
Extension Services has a nice intro to starting
your own bed and breakfast.
It's a popular choice, and for good reason. It's a way of making money while meeting some of the nicest people on earth. The folks who stay in B&Bs are just different than those who stay at the local Hilton. They are down to earth nice folk. Decide first what you expect from your B&B, then decide how you can attract guests. This time next year you could have a household full.
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