It doesn't do much good to be Chicken Little, constantly convinced that financial ruin is imminent. That said, the strongest businesses do prepare for the worst.
Establishing the collateral value of an asset is often a point of contention in loan negotiations. Here are some rules-of-thumb to help you understand how a lender's likely to v
You need cash to meet payroll, cover overhead, pay suppliers, but if you're frequently short, maybe your business needs more of something other than cash.
Are you the type who takes candy now or who holds out for cake? Learn why both decisions can be valuable, and how to figure out whether it's better to act now or wait.
There are hundreds of business books, but one of the best isn't about business at all — it's called "Diffusion of Innovations," and it can improve your sales.
When times are tough, finding ways to squeeze cash out of your business may mean the difference between survival and failure. Here are a few ideas to stimulate your cash flow.
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How Anticipating the Worst Can Help You Succeed
It doesn't do much good to be Chicken Little, constantly convinced that financial ruin is imminent. That said, the strongest businesses do prepare for the worst.
6 Considerations When Hiring a Celebrity Spokesperson
Planned carefully, a marketing campaign featuring a celebrity spokesperson can boost your profile and your sales. Planned poorly...
Recognize And Manage The 5 Stages Of Small Business Growth
From start-up through maturity, leading a small business as it passes through its growth stages requires a variety of skills and temperaments.
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What Every Business Owner Should Know About Collateral
Establishing the collateral value of an asset is often a point of contention in loan negotiations. Here are some rules-of-thumb to help you understand how a lender's likely to v
How To Use Cross-selling And Upselling To Maximize Online Sales
Every sale is opportunity for another sale, even online.
6 Things Your Business Needs More Than Cash
You need cash to meet payroll, cover overhead, pay suppliers, but if you're frequently short, maybe your business needs more of something other than cash.
3 Ways to Cut Payroll Taxes without Cutting Payroll
With a little creativity, employers can trim their share of the payroll tax burden without running afoul of the taxman.
The Negotiation Comfort Zone: How to Improve Your Negotiation Skills
To be a successful business owner, it is crucial to be comfortable negotiating, both in casual and formal situations.
How Health Care Reform Will Impact Your Small Business
The new health insurance reform legislation adds both new requirements and perks for small businesses.
Renting Computers for Higher Profits
Sick of conflicting operating systems, obsolete parts, and investing in a computer for every new employee? Don't buy, rent!
The Dilemma of Entrepreneurial Decision-Making
Are you the type who takes candy now or who holds out for cake? Learn why both decisions can be valuable, and how to figure out whether it's better to act now or wait.
Lessons from Sociology: 5 Tips to Help You Sell More
There are hundreds of business books, but one of the best isn't about business at all — it's called "Diffusion of Innovations," and it can improve your sales.
Putting a Value on Conferences
Conventions and conferences are great for networking and boosting exposure. But are they good investments of time and money?
27 Real-Life Small Business Mistakes...and What They Learned
Do as these entrepreneurs say and not as they did to learn 27 common, and hard-earned, lessons the easy way.
Best Money Tips: Make Collecting Pay Off
Today we found some great articles on making collecting pay off, retiring without sacrificing fun, and saving money on family summer vacations.
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What Should You Pay Yourself?
How much should you be earning from your business? Legal, financial, and tax considerations will affect the answer.
Squeeze More Cash Out of Your Business
When times are tough, finding ways to squeeze cash out of your business may mean the difference between survival and failure. Here are a few ideas to stimulate your cash flow.
Use Teachable Moments to Train Your Employees
Everyone makes mistakes, even your employees. Turn those errors into valuable employee training tools.