What should trigger the decision to hire (or designate) an employee dedicated to customer service? If you're running an ecommerce business, your company can benefit from the
Many happily married business owners avoid thinking about what happens to the firm if the marriage dissolves. But waiting 'til the end may mean parting ways with the company, too.
With more cards available to small business owners than ever, it can be difficult to choose the rewards system that will be most beneficial to your business. Will you go with ca
Family businesses are a staple of our economy, so they're with us to stay. Here are some critical, and in some cases fatal, errors that a family business can make.
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
Twitter is one of the most cost-effective ways for you to market yourself and your business. We asked 75 of the most Twitter-savvy entrepreneurs for their best Twitter marketing se
7 Effective Tools for Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team can get complicated, fast. Here's how to keep it simple.
by: Justine Grey | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 5/30, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Your 6 Month Financial Checkup! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!
by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Announcements
4 Hiring Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
Hiring a new employee is costly. Hiring the wrong employee costs even more.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Small Business Resource Center
7 Essentials For A Great Social Media Strategy
Cover these basics and in no time your social media marketing will start turning clicks into customers.
by: Annie Mueller | channel: Small Business Resource Center
How to Staff Customer Service for an Ecommerce Business
What should trigger the decision to hire (or designate) an employee dedicated to customer service? If you're running an ecommerce business, your company can benefit from the
by: Julie Rains | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
3 Signs Your Business Should Consider an IPO
There's no company that is perfect for an IPO. But there are certain signs that a business may be a better fit than others. I
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Can a Failed Marriage Lead to Business Failure?
Many happily married business owners avoid thinking about what happens to the firm if the marriage dissolves. But waiting 'til the end may mean parting ways with the company, too.
by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
6 Common Money Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Avoid these common pitfalls, and you'll increase your likelihood of running a successful — and lasting — business.
by: JoAnne Berg | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
3 Ways to Use Your Social Networks Effectively
Your social networks, online and off, can be powerful business building tools. Here's how to make the most of them.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Small Business Resource Center
4 Indulgences Your Business Can't Afford
Your waistline probably can't afford an extra cookie before bedtime. Your business probably can't afford these four budget busters, either.
by: Ken Kaufman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
5 Lawsuit Mistakes You Can Avoid
You may not be able to avoid lawsuits altogether, but you can improve your outcome by avoiding a few mistakes early in the process.
by: Margie Fishman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Black Spray Paint: The Decorater's Secret Weapon
From flame pits to photo frames to furniture, you can dress up your home affordably with just one tool — a can of black spray paint.
by: Myscha Theriault | channel: DIY, Home
Navigating Small Business Rewards Cards
With more cards available to small business owners than ever, it can be difficult to choose the rewards system that will be most beneficial to your business. Will you go with ca
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Credit Cards, Small Business Resource Center
Wanna Make More Money? Make Your Employees Happy
Happy employees are productive employees. So what makes them happy?
by: Kate Lister | channel: Small Business Resource Center
6 Facebook Flubs Your Company Must Avoid
Find out what the typical Facebook user is hoping you won’t do, and avoid these common social media mistakes at all costs.
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center, Technology
How NOT to Run Your Family Business
Family businesses are a staple of our economy, so they're with us to stay. Here are some critical, and in some cases fatal, errors that a family business can make.
by: JoAnne Berg | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
The HIRE Act: Incentives for Hiring Now
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Entrepreneurship, Financial News, Small Business Resource Center
This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
by: Kate Lister | channel: Banking, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Creating a Smooth Business Transition when You Sell Your Company
When the time comes to sell your company, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to the new owner. That can take planning.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center
75 Top Twitter Tips from Today’s Small Business Moms
Twitter is one of the most cost-effective ways for you to market yourself and your business. We asked 75 of the most Twitter-savvy entrepreneurs for their best Twitter marketing se
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center, Technology