Cuba’s Cigar Industry: How Much Money Does it Make?

How much money does Cuba make from cigars? HAVANA, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Cuban cigar sales topped $531 million last year, state monopoly Habanos S.A. announced on Monday as the country’s annual cigar festival opened, most likely the last with partner Imperial Brands Plc. Read more on www.reuters.com Cuba is one of the biggest cigar … Read more

What Makes a Bad Business Plan?

What makes a bad business plan? The plan makes unfounded or unrealistic assumptions.. The worst business plans bury assumptions throughout the plan so no one can tell where the assumptions end and the facts begin. Market size, acceptable pricing, customer purchasing behavior, time to commercialization–these all involve assumptions. Read more on www.entrepreneur.com A business plan … Read more

Winning a Bid on CitizenShipper: Tips for Successful Delivery

How do you win a bid on CitizenShipper? If you’re just starting out on CitizenShipper and need some feedback, try bidding low on your first few jobs in order to win them. You can ask for feedback directly when speaking with your shipper. Pace yourself. Start slow, and don’t let things get overwhelming. Read more … Read more