Determining If a Cash Advance Is Right for Your Business
While they may be a quick source of capital, cash advances can be a gamble. Ask yourself these four questions first.
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7 Ways to Make a Mini-Marketing Campaign
These seven campaigns for increasing your brand influence take hardly any time, and very little money.
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Growing Your Company With Fewer Customers
Here's why scaling your company with fewer customers may just contribute to your company's long-term health.
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Etiquette for the Boss
From the office Christmas party to friending employees on social media, here are nine new and old etiquette rules you need to commit to memory.
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Blogging to Attract Investors
Venture capitalists and angel investors weigh in on what they're looking for in your company blog.
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How to Prepare to Launch Your Start-up
Preparing to launch your start-up means more than simply making sure you have a viable product and potential customers. Read more
What to Do When Your Franchiser Declares Bankruptcy
If your franchiser files for bankruptcy, it might not be the end of the line for your business. Here are three tips to give you some ideas about what to do n... Read more
4 Tips on Choosing the Right Logo Design Services
Designers, experts, and small business owners suggest these four tips for finding the right firm. Plus: a list of three design shops worth trying Read more
The Best Back Office Software for Running Your Business
We asked the experts to weigh in on the best back office software options for improving your behind-the-scenes business operations. Read more
The New Rules of Getting Press for Your Start-up
Think Facebook and Twitter are all you need to get the word out about your new business? Think again. Read more
6 Steps to Franchising Your Business
Franchising may be a good way to grow fast. But first you'll need to figure out if it's the right move for your business. Read more
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Running a Business
5 Tips for Trimming Your Fuel Costs
Hitting the road this weekend? You and your company can save money on fuel by making these minor changes. Read more
When to Open a Second Location
Not so fast. Just because your first shop is a hit doesn't mean your second will succeed. Here are four factors to consider. Read more
6 Tips for Getting the Growth You Want
Feel like your company needs a boost? Here are a few strategies to jumpstart your company’s growth, increase revenues and reach new customers. Read more
How to Assess Your Leadership Skills
Katherine Ebner, executive leadership coach at Nebo Leadership, offers seven steps to improve your leadership style. Read more
How to Write an Operational Plan for Your Business
In 2010, Sean Bandawat acquired Jacob Bromwell, a specialty housewares company that's been in existence since 1819. Here, he shares his operational plan, foc... Read more
A Money-Saving Shipping Strategy
Getting your merchandise from point A to point B can be costly. Follow these tips, and you'll save smart on your shipping strategy. Read more
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Money and Finance
Is Your Budget Ready for Worst Case Scenario?
Thanks to credit crunches and slow sales, experts say the key to budgeting for 2012 is being prepared for the worst. Read more
Can Your Business Survive a Flood?
Sure, you have insurance. But is it really the right plan for a natural disaster? Here, the experts share how to protect your business against financial losses. Read more
How to Share Company Financials With Your Employees
How transparent should small business owners be with company finances? Learn what to share and what not to share. Read more
How to Attract a Peer Lender
Peer-to-peer lending has found its niche among small business owners in need of quick cash. Find out if it’s right for you, and learn some expert tips on a... Read more
How to Make Great Brand Merchandise
Creating cool brand merchandise can strengthen customer loyalty and enlist fans to spread your name. Read more
New Rules of Getting a Small Business Loan
The worst of the economic plummet appears to be over. Take advantage by getting the money your business needs. Read more
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Leadership and Managing
How to Tap Employee Ideas
Encouraging your employees' creativity can not only create an engaging work environment, but create new business. Read more
It's August. Time for Employee Reviews?
Improve your company's performance appraisal process by reviewing employees earlier and more often. Read more
10 Tips on Hiring for Creativity
We asked some of the best creative directors, marketing whizzes, and HR pros how to hire the most creative individuals. Read more
9 Steps to Effective Problem Solving
Problem solving is a skill that start-up founders need to learn quickly. Use these steps to guide you. Read more
How to Take Advantage of New Federal Contracting Rules for Women-Owned Businesses
A decade in the making, the Small Business Administration finally put in place rules for its women-owned small business federal contract program. Here's how ... Read more
A Better Way of Conducting Layoffs
No company owner ever wants to conduct a layoff. But, if you do, here are some suggestions about how to do it the right way. Read more
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Sales and Marketing
Navigating the New Free-Ad Ecosystem
What's a small business to make of Facebook, Google, and HopStop offering up ad space free of charge? Read more
How to Set Up Sales Territories
Deciding how to divide sales territories for your sales team is more difficult than just drawing lines on a map. Read more
How to Sell Your Products in the U.K.
Get tips from CEO Anne-Marie Faiola and other business owners on sending your products to the U.K. Read more
How to Negotiate a Land Deal
A successful negotiation takes place when both the buyer and seller believe they have received a good price. Here's how to make it happen. Read more
How to Qualify a Sales Lead
Learning how to properly qualify a sales lead can be the difference between landing a new business deal or wasting energy. Read more
How to Choose an Advertising Agency
With thousands of firms wanting your business, experts explain how to set your goals and snag the best team. Read more
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Managing Technology
4 Things to Consider in Your Mobile Strategy
Deciding whether to build a tablet or smartphone specific site requires an evaluation process, but it could be worth the payoff. Read more
How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Business
For a company that relies on cars for delivery or sales routes, choosing the right vehicle is critical. Here's a look at three. Read more
Deciding Whether Your Business Needs a Mobile App
Mobile apps can be one of the best ways to keep your consumers engaged with your brand. But do you actually need one? Read more
7 Tools for a Supercharged Documents Suite
Mix and match these 7 tools to get the most out of a documents suite, and watch your information work for you. Read more
How to Combine Foursquare and Your Loyalty Program
Tying a traditional customer loyalty program to location-based check-ins can be an easy way to make money. Read more
The Best Front Office Software for Running Your Business
With so many options, the right front-office software--that is, software that helps you interact with customers--can be hard to find. Here are our top picks. Read more
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Innovation
The Case for Letting Your Customers Design Your Products
Let your customers help you research new concepts, innovate, and design new products or services. Read more
How to Assess the Market Potential of Your Idea
Not sure if your new business idea is good enough to succeed? Here are six ways to test it. Read more
Should You Reward Bad Ideas?
When employees propose crazy ideas or ones that are prone to fail, how do you handle them without squelching their creativity? Read more
How to Reward Great Ideas
Your employees may never say no to a bonus, but that doesn't mean it's the ideal way to credit their work. Read more
How to Speed Up Your Prototyping Process
Engineers who get hung up on perfection can lose sight of the bigger picture. Here's how to get to market faster. Read more
How to Market a Brand New Product
What the Oona and other products can teach you about turning an unknown name into a consumer success. Read more
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