Working for a large corporation can provide valuable experience, but when it comes to running a small business, following corporate rules could hurt your bottom line.
You've figured out how to get your business started and you've figured out how to keep it a going concern. But have you figured out how you're going to get out of it?
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
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Corporate Rules to Unlearn
Working for a large corporation can provide valuable experience, but when it comes to running a small business, following corporate rules could hurt your bottom line.
Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Does Little for Small Business
The Small Business Jobs Act is a misnomer and not the right legislation to accomplish any of the stated goals
How to Leverage an Economy of Giving and Profit
Digital distribution of gifts offers small businesses an almost free way to reach new customers. Go ahead, give it away.
4 Indulgences Your Business Can't Afford
Your waistline probably can't afford an extra cookie before bedtime. Your business probably can't afford these four budget busters, either.
How To Create A Professional Online Image At Low To No Cost
The KISS rule (Keep It Simple, Stupid) worked in high school math and it works in online branding, too.
Build Your Local Economy To Build Your Business
Taking the long view on community outreach and involvement.
7 Tips for Proposals, Pitches and Presentations
A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.
Secrets of Successful Succession Planning
You've figured out how to get your business started and you've figured out how to keep it a going concern. But have you figured out how you're going to get out of it?
10 Free Business Tools Too Valuable To Ignore
With these robust tools and informed resources, you can run or manage just about every facet of your business. For free.
Where to Turn When Your Bank Doesn't Love You Anymore
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Best Job Hunting Tip?
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Lifestyle Employee Benefits with Payback
Wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and more hold promise for boosting employee well-being and company profits.
Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload
Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.
The Upside of Incentive Compensation
When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.
Is Your Marketing Campaigns Working?
Improve your sales and marketing efforts with a few quick and easy charts and graphs.
Does Your Business Need a Crisis Response Plan?
It's never to early to create a crisis management plane. All too often, we wait until it's too late.
18 Year End Financial Must Dos
The window of opportunity is closing rapidly for many key financial moves. Act soon, or you may miss out on substantial tax savings and more.
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Ask the Readers: When Is It Okay to Splurge?
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