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These head-scratching moves will help keep our own business mistakes in perspective as we move into 2010. No matter how big your mistakes seemed last year, these 10 prove that y
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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
How much pro bono work should you accept? How should you choose the customers? And how do you ensure these friendly freebies don't land you in the scope creep sinkhole?
4 Reasons to Cut Hours, Not Wages
In the midst of the economic downturn earlier this year, I spoke with an operations manager who had received a mandate from his boss to trim payroll costs. He considered reducin
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.
4 Ways to Get Vendor Discounts
You don't have to finagle vendors to get discounts. Look for offers that make sense to accept, and find ways to structure deals that reinforce vendor relationships.
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Do You Need a Registered Agent?
A registered agent can help you stay abreast of your business's legal obligations, no matter where you are or where your business is registered.
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Creating a Smooth Business Transition when You Sell Your Company
When the time comes to sell your company, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to the new owner. That can take planning.
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10 Dumbest Business Mistakes of 2009
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7 Tips for Proposals, Pitches and Presentations
A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.
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
How Much Pro Bono Work Is Too Much?
How much pro bono work should you accept? How should you choose the customers? And how do you ensure these friendly freebies don't land you in the scope creep sinkhole?
How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Family Business
Keeping it all in the family is not always the best choice for small business owners.
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Be Flexible to Modern Staffing Challenges
Employees today are motivated by more than money -- they want flexibility, too. Give it to them.
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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.