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. Here are the simple steps to building a ... Read more
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Grow Your Company With Fewer Customers
A new study finds evidence to support the idea of 'less is more'. Here's why scaling your company with fewer clients may just contribute to your company's lo... Read more
How Risky Are Cash Advances?
While a quick source of capital, cash advances can be a gamble. Ask yourself these four questions before tapping into this source. Read more
Can Your Business Survive a Flood?
Don’t let a natural disaster spell ruin for your business. Learn from the experts how to protect against and recoup financial losses. Read more
How to Blog to Attract Investors
Venture capitalists and angel investors weigh in on what they're looking for in your company blog. Read more
5 Tips for Trimming Your Fuel Costs
Whether you have a few company cars or a fleet of several dozen trucks, you can save money on fuel by making minor changes to your operations and driving. 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, most importantly, 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 brand merchandise can strengthen customer loyalty and enlist fans to spread your name—"but you don't want to make just another oversized T-shirt. Read more
New Rules of Getting a Small Business Loan
The worst of the economic plummet appears to be over. Use this upswing to your advantage with these tips on getting the money your business needs. Read more
5 Tips for Managing a Global Supply Chain
Here are tips for streamlining and maintaining an efficient international supply chain as a small business owner. Read more
How to Get Your Family to Invest Without Drama
Parents are a common source of start-up cash. Here's how to navigate this tricky relationship and keep it drama-free from the start. Read more
Making Your 15 Minutes of Fame Last
Whether it's sudden press or a viral video, it's easier than ever for business owners to get a taste of the spotlight. Here's how to make it last. Read more
6 Capital Funding Sources for Minority Businesses
Uncertain economic times and a tight credit environment call for creative, nontraditional financial solutions for minority entrepreneurs. Read more
How to Undertake a Financial Restructuring
A successful financial revision is often make-or-break for a struggling business. Read more
How to Self-Publish Your Book
So you're interested in self-publishing your book? Here are 10 things to consider before you go the indie publishing route. Read more
How to Evaluate Your Sales Success
A sale, even a big one, can mean very little for your company if your customer feels unsatisfied, or if it wasn't actually profitable for your business. Read more
How to Pay Employees When You Can't Make Payroll
There may come a time when circumstances prevent you from being able to pay your employees. Here's how to make it though this trying time. Read more
How to Use IndieGoGo to Fund Your Innovation
This crowdfunding site is rivaling Kickstarter as a place for entrepreneurs to get a funding boost—and create a built-in fan base. Read more
5 Mobile Payment Tools for Business
Mobile payment systems look to be the future of commerce. Here are five of the premier mobile payment tools your business can start using right away. Read more
How to Pay Taxes on Internet Sales
State officials are cracking down on small businesses that don’t comply with tax law relating to online sales. Here’s how you can keep tax auditors from ... Read more
How to Properly Insure Your Business and Employees
The process of selecting insurance for your business may be tedious, but if calamity strikes you'll be happy that you're properly insured. Read more
7 Tax-Saving Tips for Home-Based Businesses
Filing taxes for your home-based business doesn't have to be a daunting process. Here's how to maximize your return. Read more
How to Hire Family Members
Doing business with family members is a time-honored tradition. Merit-based employment offers long-lasting rewards while entitlement presents greater risks. Read more
How to Create a Great PowerPoint Presentation
Are you guilty of information overload? Do you abuse Clip Art? Here, the experts weigh in on how to create a pitch-perfect PowerPoint presentation. Read more
The ABCs of Pricing
Buyers are irrational. Predictably so. Here are three of the frameworks "anchors, bumps, and charms" they use to decide what they’ll pay for your product o... Read more
5 Tips for Using Collateral to Secure a Small Business Loan
Almost all banks require a small business to offer collateral for a loan. Here are a few tips on how to use your assets to secure financing for your company. Read more
How Groupon Can Boost Your Company's Exposure
Looking for a cash influx? This isn't it. But savvy entrepreneurs share their tips for earning exposure and new clients by working with Groupon. Read more
5 Tips for Running a Part-Time Business
Launching and running a part-time business can be a low-risk method for entrepreneurship. Here are five tips to get your next great business idea off the gro... Read more
How to Find a Tax Preparer for Your One-Person Business
Not every tax pro is versed in the minutiae of accounting for a sole proprietorship. Here's how to find the ones who can save you the most. Read more