HOW TO USE BUSINESS-IN-A-BOX

First, we want to thank you for the interest you have shown in Envision SBS and in Business-in-a-Box™. Like the thousands of business people around the globe who have already used the product, we are certain that you will soon understand the value of a tool like Business-in-a-Box.

This file includes tips that will help you to easily find the documents you are searching for and explains how to customize the documents to your own business needs.

Opening Business-in-a-Box
It is easy to access your document templates. To use Business-in-a-Box, click on the shortcut available on your Desktop or in the Start menu of your computer. Another way to access the document templates is to go directly to the installation directory, typically located at C:\Business-in-a-Box\.

Finding a Document Template
There are two ways to find a specific document. First, you can intuitively BROWSE through our document classification structure. The classification has been made so that in most cases, you will be able to directly find the document you are searching for.

You can also SEARCH for a category of documents or for a specific document by using Microsoft Windows’ search functionality. To do so, go to Business-in-a-Box and then click on the Search button from your Windows toolbar or select the departmental module that you wish to search in and right click your mouse to access the Search function. From there, enter the keywords relating to the document you are looking for and click on the search button.

Customizing a Document
Once you have found the document you are looking for, you will need to fill all fields identified within the [BRAKETS]. Feel free to add or remove paragraphs, change words, etc. The documents provided are general models. Although Business-in-a-Box’s document templates will do most of the work for you, no document can be perfect without your personal touch! To improve the visual layout of the documents, we suggest that you add your company’s logo where you see fit.


For the most part, this is all you need to know on how to use Business-in-a-Box effectively. Since most business documents are included in the library, we are certain that you will greatly appreciate how it can make your life easier.


If you would like more information on the use of Business-in-a-Box, please fell free to contact us at:
support@envision-sbs.com


The Envision Team
Envision - Smart Business Solutions
Phone: 1-866-999-3311
Email: sales@envision-sbs.com
http://www.envision-sbs.com

7 Disciplines you must Develop for you to achieve success

There are 7 disciplines you must develop if you want to achieve all that is possible for you. You can learn these disciplines through practice and repetition until they become automatic.

Goal Setting
Every morning, take 3 to 5 minutes to write out your top goals in the present tense. Get a spiral notebook for this purpose. By writing out your 10 goals at the beginning of each day, you will program them deep into your subconscious mind.

This daily goal writing will activate your mental powers. It will stimulate your mind and make you more alert. Throughout the day, you will see opportunities and possibilities to move more rapidly toward your goals.

Planning and Organizing
Take a few minutes, preferably the night before, to plan out every activity of the coming day. Always work from a list. Always think on paper. This is one of the most powerful and important disciplines of all for high performance.

Priority Setting
The essence of all time management, personal management, and life management is contained in your ability to set proper priorities and use of your time. This is essential for high performance.

Concentration on your Highest-Value Activities
Your ability to work single-mindedly on your most important task will contribute as much to your success as any other discipline you can develop.

Exercise and Proper Nutrition
Your health is more important than anything else. By disciplining yourself to exercise regularly and to eat carefully, you will promote the highest possible levels of health and fitness throughout your life.

Learning and Growth
Your mind is like a muscle. If you don’t use it, you lose it. Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.

Time for Important People in your Life
Relationships are everything. Be sure that in climbing the ladder of success, you do not find it leaning against the wrong building. Make time for your relationships every day, no matter how busy you get.

Action Exercise
These 7 disciplines will ensure that you perform at the highest level and get the greatest satisfaction and results from everything you do. Study these 7 disciplines and then make a plan for how you can incorporate each of them into your daily life.

This special report outlines the 9 keys to self discipline and how this skill will contribute more to your success than any other quality or habit.coming to you from braintracy

Business Skills to be Acquired

Public Speaking – conquer fear with a game plan
Podiums disconnect you from an audience – grab the mic and wander the stage
Eye Contact is your friend – looking at people one by one shrinks the room.
Questions – if you’re stumped, talk about your team – “We’re lucky to have an expert on that. I’ll get you in touch with them later.”

Negotiating Skills – using the right phrases matters
How did you come up with that number?
Opens a window into the other side’s thoughts.
 Let me check with my wife (or husband, or boss)
Stops you from saying yes prematurely
If things change, give me a call
Put the burden on them

Memory Skills – never confuse Don with John again
Introduce yourself first – so that you can focus on the other person
Connect the name to your brain – When you meet a guy named Bill, think of other Bills you know.
Use the name three times – once to confirm you have the name right, then in mid-conversation, and again when you say goodbye.

Three Bussiness Skills

Public Speaking – conquer fear with a game plan

• Podiums disconnect you from an audience – grab the mic and wander the stage
• Eye Contact is your friend – looking at people one by one shrinks the room.
• Questions – if you’re stumped, talk about your team – “We’re lucky to have an expert on that. I’ll get you in touch with them later.”

Negotiating Skills – using the right phrases matters

• How did you come up with that number?
• Opens a window into the other side’s thoughts.
• Let me check with my wife (or husband, or boss)
• Stops you from saying yes prematurely
• If things change, give me a call
• Put the burden on them

Memory Skills – never confuse Don with John again

• Introduce yourself first – so that you can focus on the other person
• Connect the name to your brain – When you meet a guy named Bill, think of other Bills you know.
• Use the name three times – once to confirm you have the name right, then in mid-conversation, and again when you say goodbye.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

To succeed in business today, you need to be flexible and have good planning and organizational skills. Many people start a business thinking that they'll turn on their computers or open their doors and start making money - only to find that making money in a business is much more difficult than they thought. You can avoid this in your business ventures by taking your time and planning out all the necessary steps you need to reach to achieve success. Read on to find out how.

Get Organized
To be successful in business you need to be organized. Organization will help you complete tasks and stay on top of things to be done. A good way to do this is to create a to-do list each day - as you complete each item, check it off your list. This will ensure that you're not forgetting anything and you're completing all the tasks that are essential to the survival of your business.

Keep Detailed Records
All successful businesses keep detailed records. By keeping detailed records, you'll know where the business stands financially and what potential challenges you could be facing. Just knowing this gives you time to create strategies to overcome the obstacles that can prevent you from being successful and growing your business.

Analyze Your Competition
Competition breeds the best results. To be successful, you can't be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. After all, they may be doing something right that you can implement in your business to make more money.

Understand the Risks and Rewards
the key to being successful is taking calculated risks to help your business grow. A good question to ask is "What's the downside?" If you can answer this question, then you know what the worst-case scenario is. This knowledge will allow you to take the kinds of calculated risks that can generate tremendous rewards for your business.

Be Creative
Always be looking for ways to improve your business and to make it stand out from the competition. Recognize that you don't know everything and be open to new ideas and new approaches to your business.

Consider these steps before venturing into business

-          Background work

-          Analyze your business idea a SWOT

-          Establish business personal goals

-          Determine the start-up costs

-          Decide on your business location

-          Assess your financial resources and identify potential sources of funds 

-          Identify your customers   

-          Identify your competitors

-          Business transactions

-          Select a lawyer and an account

-          Choose a form of organization (ie, Proprietorship, partnership or corporation)

-          Incorporate your Business (ie register your business name)

-          Prepare a business plan

-          Select a bank and set up a business checking account

-          Apply for business checking account

-          Apply for business loans and grants (if applicable)

-          Establish a line of credit (if possible)

-          Select an insurance agent and obtain business insurance

Some Other Steps:

-          Prepare corporate brochures

-          Build a website

-          Get business cards

-          Obtain a lease

-          Line up suppliers (if applicable)

-          Get furniture and equipment

-          Obtain business licenses or permits

-          Get federal employer identification numbers

-          Send for federal and state tax forms

-          Join a professional organization

-          Choose a starting date

-          Prepare and deploy your communication