How Healthcare Law Would Affect Small Business
Biz Coach Terry Corbell questions the constitutionality of the so-called healthcare reform. However, if the law is allowed to stand, it’s important for small businesspeople to understand how they’re...
View ArticleSmall Business Success Is Key for Washington’s Sustainability
Washington state’s small business owners are getting a first-hand look at ways to improve their economic environment, thanks to the Washington Policy Center (WPC).
View ArticleWhy Small Business Prospects Are Trending Up
Two studies about small businesspeople provide inspirational insights.
View ArticleSBA Web Chat: Tips on Healthcare Tax Credits
If you need up-to-date information on healthcare for your small business, the Small Business Administration is holding a Web Chat.
View ArticleSolutions for 3 Dangers to Small Business, Travelers’ White Paper
More than 50 percent of small businesses report they face three dangers – tax regulations, healthcare costs and poor disaster planning – according to an insurance company study. Nearly 33 percent...
View ArticleSmall Business Options for Year-End Cash Flow, Tax Benefits
The fourth quarter is the time for small business owners to reflect on options for year-end cash flow and tax benefits. In general, here are items to discuss with your accountant and tax advisor:...
View ArticleHow Small Businesses Can Capitalize on Cyber Strategies for Profit
Yes, it’s become important for small businesses to capitalize on cyber strategies for profit. Small and even regional retailers should be cognizant of three realities: Potential customers probably...
View ArticleWant to Make a Name for Yourself in Tech R&D? Try NASA
Sept. 25, 2012 If you’re an ambitious small-business entrepreneur in technology, you might want to consider initiatives by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA wants small-business...
View ArticleSmall Business Tips to Protect Your Bank Accounts
Imagine for a moment. You’re sitting at your desk enjoying a second cup of morning coffee. Then, your phone rings. It’s a call from your bank to discuss possible fraud. Your bank is concerned about...
View ArticleWhere the Action is for U.S. Small Business Growth
Valuable insights for getting a competitive edge are contained in a financial-service firm’s report – it provides details on the U.S. markets experiencing rapid small-business growth. With so many...
View ArticleSmall Business – Easy Ways to Boost Your Employees’ Morale
Employee morale affects performance. Study after study shows a significant percentage of worker morale is mediocre, at best. That’s often the case even for companies that are able to pay competitive...
View ArticleTips to Get the Lowest-cost Small Business Loan
Small business owners are facing unnecessary financial risks because they increasingly seek debt consolidation and loan refinancing as the result of high interest rates and onerous fees, according to...
View ArticleHiring for a Small Operation? Conduct Behavioral Interviews
In this economic environment, whether you run a small operation in a big company or you own a small business, you’re wearing many hats. So you need employees who can successfully wear multiple hats,...
View ArticleAre Small Business Prospects Trending Up?
Two studies about small businesspeople provide inspirational insights.
View Article11 Sales Strategies to Outsell Your Big Competitors
Big companies have obvious advantages over small businesses. Their brands are well-known. They can afford sales training, sales-support staff and customer-relationship management software. On the...
View ArticleThe 8 Best Practices to Win in Small Business Marketing
True, the constant drumbeat of bad economic news can be disconcerting. For many small businesspeople, the news can be so unnerving it leads to fear. But fear can be healthy if used as a motivator to...
View ArticleMost Small Businesses Make You Vulnerable to Credit Card Fraud, ID Theft
A whopping 79 percent of companies in the U.S. and U.K. experienced Web-borne attacks, according to data released in 2013. These incidents continue to represent a significant threat to corporate...
View ArticleSBA Web Chat: Tips on Healthcare Tax Credits
If you need up-to-date information on healthcare for your small business, the Small Business Administration is holding a Web Chat.
View ArticleSolutions for 3 Dangers to Small Business, Travelers’ White Paper
More than 50 percent of small businesses report they face three dangers – tax regulations, healthcare costs and poor disaster planning – according to an insurance company study. Nearly 33 percent...
View Article69% of Consumers Worry about Security at Major Companies – Growth Opportunity...
Consumer worries over security, privacy and fraud from security breaches at major companies, such as Target and Neiman Marcus, are presenting opportunities for small businesses in online sales. A study...
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