Unfortunately for small business owners, cash income and taxable income are not necessarily the same. Read this to avoid nasty surprises come tax time.
It's not enough to provide a great product or service people want or need. For a business to succeed, it has to be noticed. Here are six free ways to get the word out.
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.
The outpouring of generosity from corporations has been incredible, with many finding unique ways to donated resources of all kinds. Here's how fifteen of them did it.
Easter Eggs -- inside jokes, hidden messages, secret bonuses -- reward customers who pay attention to your products and services. They reward you by coming back for more.
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Should You Spend Money on Education?
A small business owner always has to be learning, but even if money isn't an issue, time is in short supply for most entrepreneurs.
Business Continuity Planning: Are You Leaving a Legacy or a Liability?
In order to truly be successful, you need to think beyond the current generation and consider what will happen when you are no longer at the helm.
The Psychology Behind Making Sales and Setting Price Points
Learn how to create a feeling of value for your customers while keeping your profit margins reasonable.
Why Your Business Owes Taxes When It Didn’t Generate Cash Profits
Unfortunately for small business owners, cash income and taxable income are not necessarily the same. Read this to avoid nasty surprises come tax time.
The Power of Retargeting
Only a small fraction of visitors who click an online ad make a purchase, but retargeting can help businesses dramatically boost that number.
5 Ways to Make Your Customers Feel Warm and Fuzzy
Retaining customers is easy when you treat them well. Use these easy, low-cost ideas to make your customers feel extra special.
How to Get Free Publicity
It's not enough to provide a great product or service people want or need. For a business to succeed, it has to be noticed. Here are six free ways to get the word out.
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.
How 15 Companies Went Above and Beyond to Help Japan
The outpouring of generosity from corporations has been incredible, with many finding unique ways to donated resources of all kinds. Here's how fifteen of them did it.
Use It or Lose It: 3 Must Have Business Agreements
A handshake is nice, but seal your partnership's rights and responsibilities in writing, too.
10 To-Dos A Virtual Assistant Can Get Done
What can a Virtual Assistant do? A better question is what can't a Virtual Assistant do?
5 Types of Employees You Can’t Afford to Keep
In good times or bad, it's never smart to hang onto these five poor performers.
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.
Finding Community Leadership Opportunities
You've learned valuable leadership skills as a small business owner. Why not share those skills with your community?
5 Ways To Grow Your Business Despite The Economic Crisis
An economy stalled and political leadership in gridlock? When the going gets tough, small business gets going.
What to Do About Financial Losses from Disasters
If your business was damaged by a recent natural disaster, here's where to look for financial assistance to help your business recover.
How to Collaborate with Competitors and Win
If you want your business to grow, help your competitors' business grow, too.
9 Reasons People Don't Do What They Are Supposed to Do
Managing staff is rarely easy. Here are 9 distressing employee-management situations, and what you can do to correct them.
Easter Eggs Aren't Only For Easter
Easter Eggs -- inside jokes, hidden messages, secret bonuses -- reward customers who pay attention to your products and services. They reward you by coming back for more.
The Art of Letting People Go
While firing an employee is never easy, these six rules of dis-employment can make separation tolerable. For both sides.