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The Shimshock Group is dedicated to helping startup and mid-size business owners achieve their dreams. We partner with our clients to provide high-quality services, advice, and leadership at a fair price.
Our services range from business coaching, executive leadership, and money management, to development of marketing materials, sales strategies, and websites. We currently have an introductory offer for new clients to experience our personalized business coaching at a discounted cost.Read more...
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How the Health Care Debate Impacts Small Business
If you are a small business owner, or an entrepreneur seeking to start a business, you will be impacted by the current plans for health care reform. There are no easy answers, and business owners will be required to shoulder a certain amount of responsibility. The key questions are how much responsibility will small businesses be required to shoulder, and what are the long term impacts of this change.Read more...
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Joost vs. Hulu: A Study in Contrast
In late 2006, I had the opportunity to become a beta tester for Joost, an Internet TV service. The product was exciting and seemed to be the next wave of content distribution for the web. I downloaded the Joost video player, and within 15 minutes I was watching television channels from around the world. There were movies, sports, classic shows, documentaries, and much more.
So given this exciting technology, why did Joost announce this week that they are reinventing their business, with a new service and business model? The plan is to abandon ad-supported television shows and instead become a video technology provider to media companies.
The reasons why provide a cautionary tale for any new business owner or entrepreneur looking to grow a company.Read more...
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Advanta closes all accounts; where do small businesses turn for credit?
A few weeks ago it was announced that Advanta would be leaving the credit card business. This notice was particularly difficult for many small business owners, since Advanta typically considered small businesses to be their primary market focus.
The Wall Street Journal article goes on to say the following (emphasis mine):
Small-business owners have been among the most severely hurt by the credit crisis and recession. Banks have pulled back on small-business loans in recent months, forcing company owners to rely more heavily on plastic for many of their expenses. Card issuers are leery of small businesses because of their volatile revenue streams.
According to a recent survey by the National Small Business Association, credit cards are the most popular form of financing used by small business to finance their capital needs. One-third of small businesses reported that their credit lines had been reduced in the past six months.
Using credit cards to finance a small business is an easy solution when no other options are available, but I highly caution all owners to avoid this step without a very firm process in place.Read more...
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Featured Client: TulaLife Inc.
TulaLife Inc. is a leading organzing and redesign services company based in Chicago. The Shimshock Group assisted TulaLife with the launch of their business, to ensure the startup process would be smooth and successful. Services provided by the Shimshock Group included business coaching, tactical marketing, product sales strategies, and website development.
We delivered concepts and solutions for TulaLife in a rapid timeframe, and we continue to provide continuing support and assistance when necessary. You can read more about the TulaLife project by clicking here.
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