Reported by Patricia C. Amend


Managing Credit;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

If a customer wants you to ship a product (or provide services) but you aren't sure of his credit, he or she may suggest giving you a post-dated check. Do...  Read story

Managing People;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

Businesses with uneven workloads often run the risk of overstaffing, getting through crunch periods by carrying too many full-time employees. One solutio...  Read story

Law;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

If one part of your business carries greater liability risks than others, you may be able to protect the rest of your company by spinning it off as a sepa...  Read story

Managing People;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

One of a start-up's greatest luxuries is the freedom employees have to regulate the time they take off for sick days, personal days, and vacations. With a...  Read story

Capital;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

Bankers may dress alike, but don't be fooled. Different banks prefer different kinds of loans. If you're looking to borrow money, you should start by fi...  Read story

Insurance;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

It may be time to start looking for directors and officers insurance again, especially if your company has been around for a few years, if your track reco...  Read story

Marketing;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

Just because you spend most of your time thinking about your product or service, don't make the common mistake of thinking its virtues are obvious. Nine t...  Read story

Recruiting;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Mar 1, 1987

Awarding bonuses to employees who recruit new people has been an effective management ploy since the days of the Model T, but these days you may do better...  Read story

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