Deciding to uproot your business and go virtual can be very liberating, but there are a number of things to consider and account for before pulling the plug on your office space.
Placing a value on your business is rarely a simple matter, but an independent appraisal can offer a very different number than what you might come up with.
Many business owners surmise that their accountant can do the job of both accounting and financial planning (or vice versa) when in fact, the two roles complement each other.
A number of free, online resources are available to help you close gaps in your knowledge, invigorate your thinking and otherwise help you keep pace with key business trends.
Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.
Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.
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Things to Consider Before Uprooting Your Business
Deciding to uproot your business and go virtual can be very liberating, but there are a number of things to consider and account for before pulling the plug on your office space.
The Value of a Business
Placing a value on your business is rarely a simple matter, but an independent appraisal can offer a very different number than what you might come up with.
The Difference Between Your Accountant and Your Financial Planner
Many business owners surmise that their accountant can do the job of both accounting and financial planning (or vice versa) when in fact, the two roles complement each other.
Building Philanthropy Into a Business
Philanthropy can be built into the structure of your company and, depending on how you handle it, that philanthropy can improve your business.
Save Money by Being Friendly
Deliberate acts of friendliness can predictably reap payback. Here are ways you can save money.
Sharing Space to Save Money
Splitting your office, storefront, or warehouse with another business could help you save big...and not just on rent.
White Papers: Tell (and Sell) Your Story
Discover why these plainly named documents can be your most powerful marketing tools.
The Shoestring MBA
A number of free, online resources are available to help you close gaps in your knowledge, invigorate your thinking and otherwise help you keep pace with key business trends.
9 Simple Steps To A Productive Meeting
Keep your next meeting short and to the point.
5 Resume Reading Tips
Sorting through a stack of resumes is no fun. These five shortcuts may not change that, but they'll help you quickly spot the keepers.
Your Next Hire: Specialist or Generalist?
Does your business need a rainmaker or a right hand man? What if it needs both?
7 Ways to Inspire Others
Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.
4 Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves
Optimism in business is essential, but so is realism. Are you lying to yourself about the state of your business?
How To Plan For A Crisis
Bad weather, a devastating earthquake and chemical or industrial accidents can cost you plenty—even put you out of business—if you aren't prepared.
How to Organize Your Pantry and Save Cash
If you want to spend less on groceries, the solution might be hiding in the back of your cupboards.
New Year’s Small Business Booster Plan
Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.
5 Futuristic Business Opportunities
The times they are a'changing. Again. Here are five commercial and marketing trends you can look forward to -- and profit from -- in 2012.
Food Hacks: Recipes
Stop spending money on pre-packaged foods you can whip up at home! These stables are so simple — we promise.
Are You a Credit Invisible? Get Seen by Building Your Score
A credit history shows lenders what kind of borrower you are, and without one, you may as well be invisible. Start showing lenders who you are!
4 Quirky Ways to Spend Less and Kick-Start Saving
Learning to spend less and save more doesn't isn't intimidating when you follow these enjoyable, unconventional strategies.