IPA’s BusinessToday magazine is the official quarterly publication of International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA). IPA-IBA is a management consulting firm and business development group that focuses on improving small and medium-size businesses. The company goal is to assist clients to better manage, grow, succeed and improve their businesses. In addition to the knowledge that IPA-IBA provides, the strategic alliances contribute with assistance in growth, retirement planning, legal entity structure, wealth management and maximization of after tax dollars. Not only do the consultants contribute innovative strategies, but they deliver and implement solutions. International Profit Associates assists clients in making the most of their work and their lives.

Features

Get the green light: from zero to close
by Kenneth Sweet


Sales is an all or nothing game with a clear winner and a clear loser. Take your company’s sales to the next level.

I can see clearly now
by Tim Foster


Change creates anxiety, but if you are willing to accept change you might be the answer to your own problem.

Everyone wants a piece of you
by Ray Minkus


The list of people asking your business for donations is long. Choose the right charities.

Other Headlines

Small business ethics
by Leigh Hafrey


Moral standards play an important role in society. Is your business responsible?

Protect the passing game
by Erin Hollis


Learn how the lack of a succession plan can hurt your business and what to do about it.

Americans are living longer
by David Danzig


Longevity is complicating retirement. How can we better prepare?

Can you answer ‘What If?’
by Andrew Scott


Buy-sell Agreements can answer your endless list of questions. Find out how.

When ‘libel’ makes you ‘liable’
by Myron Cherry


The First Amendment guarantees our freedom of speech, but does not protect defamation. How does this affect your daily business decisions?

10 simple ways to get sued
by John W. Dozier


Keep your business out of hot water with some legal preventative maintenance.

Wherefore art thou dot com?
by Rick Biederer


Is your Web site competitive? Learn how the search engines rank sites.

Master the Web
by Thom Harris


Take advantage of Web mastering tips in order to enhance your knowledge.

Business Athleticism
by Geoffrey Gabor


Business athletes must outperform peers and shake off losses in order to realize their ability for greatness.

Choose the right business valuation professional
by Erin Hollis


Create a valuable financial planning tool that captures your true worth.

Ask the expert
by Mike Rudd


Does your bottom line hold up to expectations? Learn how to choose whether to increase sales or reduce costs to greater impact your financial statement.

Also in this issue

My thoughts exactly
by Gregg M Steinberg



Small Business Research Board:



Transportation industry expresses greatest confidence heading into 2007; food service category least confident.


Western U.S. small businesses most confident about future; small businesses in South/Southeast least confident.

Back to business
by John R. Burgess