Small businesses need to create a persona of their ideal customer — not average, but ideal — so they have an actual living, breathing person in mind to target.
By spending time on finding the right legal representation for your business when you're not under the gun, you can make sure that you use the best person.
Couples planning to intermingle their marriage contracts with their business contracts should not overlook the tax and financial implications of the union of their unions.
As your business grows, you'll likely have other people paying money out. Tracking those expenses and, if need be, reimbursing them, requires a system that you can sign off on a
You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
With the first quarter of 2010 behind you, the economy in recovery, and a number of new laws on the books, now is a good time to review your budget for the balance of this year
Self-promotion is a crucial step to sustained success. There are simple ways to promote your business without coming across as a self-important egomaniac.
Bad customers are costing you more than you realize. Here are some types of bad customers and techniques to get rid of them (without alienating your good customers).
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10 Massive Companies That Crashed in 2010
Every massive organization that sank in 2010 started as a small business. Pay attention to avoid making the same mistakes with your company.
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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.
How to Focus on Your Ideal Customer
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Can Low Prices Hurt Your Business?
For many small businesses, competing on price can do more harm than good.
Finding Legal Representation for Your Business
By spending time on finding the right legal representation for your business when you're not under the gun, you can make sure that you use the best person.
Tax and Financial Concerns for Cohabitating Co-Owners
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How to Create an Armageddon-Proof Computer Backup System
Forgive me if I repeat myself, but when it comes to insuring that your business's important files are safe, redundancy is key.
Efficient Expense Reports: Building a System
As your business grows, you'll likely have other people paying money out. Tracking those expenses and, if need be, reimbursing them, requires a system that you can sign off on a
Four Common Mistakes to Avoid in Running Your Small Business
You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
Accountant 101: Finding the Right Match
As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
Customer Service Lessons from Nordstrom
Nordstrom's one-rule customer service "handbook" is almost as well-known as the company's excellent reputation with customers. Here's why.
Improving Profits with Dashboards and Metrics
If you aren't tracking key business indicators for your small business, you're flying blind.
Food Truck Envy: Should You Jump on This Hot Food Trend?
If you live in a city, you may wonder if it's time to quit your day job and join the legions of food truck owners you see around town.
How to Make Collection Calls that Keep Customer Relationships
Adopt a relationship-building mindset prior to making a call to collect on past due balances.
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Your 2010 Budget Revisited
With the first quarter of 2010 behind you, the economy in recovery, and a number of new laws on the books, now is a good time to review your budget for the balance of this year
5 Ways to Boost Credibility and Conversions
Self-promotion is a crucial step to sustained success. There are simple ways to promote your business without coming across as a self-important egomaniac.
Get Rid of Bad Customers
Bad customers are costing you more than you realize. Here are some types of bad customers and techniques to get rid of them (without alienating your good customers).