When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.
Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.
In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.
While it may seem like there is only so much you can do to trim your spending, the following opportunities for saving money come straight from the trenches.
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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.
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.
7 Mental Roadblocks Between You and More Money
It's tough to find business success in a tough economic climate. Are your mental roadblocks making it tougher?
Can Your Business Use a Board of Directors?
A Board of Directors can be much more than an easily met requirement of the incorporation laws.
Lessons In Leadership From Andy Bernard Of The Office
If a timid bumbler like The Office's Andy Bernard can lead a team to success, then surely anyone can.
5 Reasons People Resist Change
Before you can help employees and colleagues overcome resistance to change, be sure you understand why they prefer the status quo.
Ask the Readers: Do You Only Buy On Sale?
Tell us whether or not you only buy on sale and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Become a Premier Local Brand
When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.
Free Advertising: The Magic of Getting Media Attention
Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.
10 Reasons Results Based Management Matters to Small Business
Results-based management is a must for firms with lots of offsite employees. It offers plenty for the rest of us, too.
Putting a Value on Conferences
Conventions and conferences are great for networking and boosting exposure. But are they good investments of time and money?
The Art of Sucking Up
Flattery won't take you far. But sucking up will.
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Apps?
Tell us if you buy apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Negotiating a Lease with Your Potential New Landlord
Here are the fine points of negotiating for rental space, including a few opportunities a newer business owner might miss.
11 Free Ways to Generate Referrals
What to generate referrals without spending money? Here are ways to elicit, not solicit, referrals.
What a Buyer Looks for During Due Diligence
In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.
10 Tricks to Keeping Personal and Business Finances Apart
Keeping your personal finances separate from your business finances isn't always easy. But if you aren't careful, it may cost you.
Winning Workspaces—7 Tips from Professional Organizers
Desk buried under a pile of post-its? Office a heap of un-filed files? Try these tips to bring some order to your workspace and get more done.
How to Take the Pulse of Your Employees
Do you know what your employees REALLY think about you and your business?
10 Business Owners Share Tips for Saving Money
While it may seem like there is only so much you can do to trim your spending, the following opportunities for saving money come straight from the trenches.