Posted June 10, 2009 - 12:30 by Linsey Knerl
He heard Donald Trump say, “You’re Hired!” in Season 4 of the reality TV Show, and now he’s written a no-nonsense book for the startup entrepreneur. Dr. Randal Pinkett shares highlights from his new book "The No Money Down CEO" and gives us the scoop on keeping a business successful in tonight’s interview with Wise Bread.
Posted June 5, 2009 - 08:30 by Linsey Knerl
Awhile back we invited small business owners to share how a membership to Sam’s Club may help them save money in this tough economy. We received great feedback from many small businesses, but only ONE got the prize and a chance to share their experience in a post on Wise Bread. Hear how much our winner really saved, and some more tips for keeping a business (or home) more affordably with our own bulk-buying methods.
Posted May 13, 2009 - 06:20 by Debbie Dragon
Last time, "How to Find Freelance Clients: Part One" discussed some of the things you would need to do to prepare for freelancing. In Part Two of this article, we'll cover where to find the actual clients who pay freelancers.
Posted May 12, 2009 - 18:21 by Greg Go
By most accounts, this is going to be a long recession, and we’re still on the downward slope. As a small business owner, you will be forced to make drastic moves to survive. As you get your company into survival mode, keep in mind that the secret to surviving a down economy is cashflow.
Posted April 22, 2009 - 12:26 by Silicon Valley Blogger
Starting a business can easily become a money pit. So for those of you thinking about launching a new venture, what financing options do you have? Well, there's the possibility of taking out business loans from your local bank, of course. But what if your bank has turned you down? Let's consider a few alternative financing options in case you're unable to get the money you need from your bank.
Posted April 20, 2009 - 12:16 by Linsey Knerl
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the savings that small businesses can realize by taking advantage of warehouse deals. Are the savings significant? What can “new membership drives” do for your bottom line? We look at one company’s efforts to save you money, and you can even win a chance to try it out and get your small business promoted on Wise Bread!
Posted March 11, 2009 - 19:22 by Carrie Kirby
As Main Street small businesses disappear, it's nice that we can still order from small companies online. However, spoiled consumers take heed: Not all small companies are created equal, and many are not as willing to decree the customer always right as big businesses are. One entrepreneur just responded to a complaint by calling me the B word!
Posted October 1, 2008 - 17:31 by Nora Dunn
Today, we’ll take a look at the remaining two (ultimately the most involved and arguably the most important) strategies for success in your small business.
Posted September 26, 2008 - 16:08 by Nora Dunn
The world of small business is vast and rife with pitfalls. The opportunities are as great as the hazards, and no matter which way you slice it, running a small business takes a lot of hard work and tenacity.
But it doesn’t have to be all bad: by knowing where the typical traps lay and how to avoid them, you can soar to great heights with your business.
Posted July 28, 2008 - 03:05 by Greg Go
There are a lot of would be entrepreneurs out there with a great idea, but are afflicted with Business Plan Paralysis. Instead of shipping product, they're "working" on their plan, doing more "research", or "thinking about it". If you're perpetually in planning mode instead of execution mode, there's good news! You really only have to answer these 4 simple questions to have a basic working plan.
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