How many businesses really have a handle on the past, the present, and the future? Only with an understanding of all three of these things are entrepreneurs empowered with the c
In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Many small business owners agree that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. Speeding up cash flow is one way to prepare for the worst -- and profit from unexpected opportunities.
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
A new industry is springing to life using clever business development practices for product diversification and market expansion. The industry is cyber crime, and you're the mark.
For Superstar Employees, Hire Critical Thinkers
Knowledge and experience are great, but your most valuable employees are the ones who can make considered decisions. Learn how to find them.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Small Business Resource Center
3 Components of Financial Clarity
How many businesses really have a handle on the past, the present, and the future? Only with an understanding of all three of these things are entrepreneurs empowered with the c
by: Ken Kaufman | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
How Charity Can Result In A Stronger Work Culture
Charity is its own reward. It's also good for business.
by: Sandi Krakowski | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Creating Business Contracts That Won't Get You Sued
To ensure your business is truly protected by the contracts you use, you need to create contacts that are specific to how your company does business.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
What Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Should You Measure?
With so many analytic tools available to business owners, it's easy to get lost in the data. Here's how to separate the analytic wheat from the chaff.
by: John Joyce | channel: Small Business Resource Center
The Power of Real People: Using Customer Profiles to Sell Your Story
In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.
by: Chris Birk | channel: Small Business Resource Center
The Ups and Downs of Venture Capital
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
by: Kate Lister | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Truth About Payroll Services
For many small businesses, a payroll service can ease the burden of managing wages and taxes. But services aren't free and they aren't without risk.
by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
What Every Employer Needs to Know about Garnishment
You've just received notice that a court has garnished one of your employee's wages. Now what?
by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
6 Essential Plans Every Business Needs
Proper planning can be the divider between success and failure for your business. Create these plans to ensure you succeed.
by: Scott Allen | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Opening the Book on Open Book Management
Share your company's financial information with your employees and you'll all share in the benefits of increased productivity.
by: JoAnne Berg | channel: Small Business Resource Center
What Your Employees' Personal Branding Means to Your Company
Anyone employed by your business, down to the receptionist, may be promoting himself through blogging, social media, and other tactics.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
5 Cost Drivers To Help You Make Accurate Expense Projections
Employ cost drivers to prevent faulty overhead cost predictions from undermining your profit projection and planning efforts.
by: Ken Kaufman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Accelerate Your Cash Flow to Buy More Time
Many small business owners agree that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. Speeding up cash flow is one way to prepare for the worst -- and profit from unexpected opportunities.
by: Elaine Pofeldt | channel: Small Business Resource Center
How to Save Money with Outsourcing
Outsourcing can help you cut costs and get things done. But where to begin?
by: Annie Mueller | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Accounts Receivable: An Unlikely Source of Cash
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
What Apple Can Teach About Retailing
Apple's retail stores are becoming as iconic as Apple itself. Here's how Apple's retail experience sets the brand apart.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Components of a Sales-Driven Credit Function
To accomplish your sales goals, create a credit function with these components.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Cyber Crime: You're the Mark
A new industry is springing to life using clever business development practices for product diversification and market expansion. The industry is cyber crime, and you're the mark.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center, Technology
Why Doing the Right Thing is Right for the Bottom Line
Ethics matter in our personal relationships -- and they matter in our business relationships, too.
by: Patricia Lotich | channel: Small Business Resource Center