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Recent Running a Business Articles

Are Overseas Investors Better

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 1995

A CEO first person about going overseas to secure capital.  Read more


The Smart Vendor-Audit Checklist

By Stephanie L. Gruner |  Apr 1, 1995

Supplier audit form designed to help a company recruit the best vendors.  Read more


From Easy Orders to Disorder

By Susan Greco |  Apr 1, 1995

A company loses control of its overseas distribution and pays a hefty fee to get it back.  Read more


Avoid Insurer Roadblocks

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 1995

How to negotiate with insurers to avoid roadblocks.  Read more


Surviving the Jump to Warp Speed

By R. Douglas Shute |  Mar 15, 1995

A CEO explains how technology gives businesses a means to change while it also forces such change.  Read more


Reprogramming the Company

By Anne Murphy |  Mar 15, 1995

A close-up study of how a company brought in its own expert to upgrade its system, and what that was like.  Read more


Riches from Rags

By Hal Plotkin |  Mar 15, 1995

After nearly failing, the clothing manufacturer profiled in this article turned to technology, and business is booming.  Read more


The Long Good-byte

By Mark Wheeler |  Mar 15, 1995

A profile of a private investigator who uses high tech tools to gather information for his clients.  Read more


Will Your Next Big Technology Investment Pay Off?

By Joshua D. Macht |  Mar 15, 1995

Business owners and computer-industry experts tell readers what technology they plan to buy, and why.  Read more


What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

By Donna Fenn |  Mar 1, 1995

Book that gives employers the facts about managing employees and the law.  Read more


Stand-In

By Nancy Archuleta |  Feb 1, 1995

A CEO tells how she was used as a figurehead to get federal benefits, but fought and won control of her company.  Read more


Mini Good Form: How the Right Kind of Bill Can Control Your Legal Costs

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Feb 1, 1995

A lawyer analyzes a legal bill, pointing out specific areas that legal customers should watch for overbilling.  Read more


International: Showcases for U.S. Catalogers

By Susan Greco |  Jan 1, 1995

An overview of different U.S. catalogers finding profits overseas regardless of their size.  Read more


Making Connections

Jan 1, 1995

Connecting with others is the best way to break the isolation of working solo.  Read more


Overseas Packing

Jan 1, 1995

Check out computer accessories for international travel before you leave home.  Read more


Tapping Uncle Sam

Jan 1, 1995

Government incentives to create new jobs could subsidize your growth.  Read more


Marketing with Competitors

Jan 1, 1995

If there isn't a trade group in your field, take the initiative and start one.  Read more


Defending International Patents

Jan 1, 1995

Tips on protecting an international patent.  Read more


Join the Club

Jan 1, 1995

Many young companies are making it in international markets.  Read more


First Steps to Foreign Markets

Jan 1, 1995

How to start scouting out international business opportunities.  Read more


Exclusivity vs. Temporary Monopoly

Jan 1, 1995

Should you grant exclusivity to foreign distributors? Yes and no.  Read more


Packing for Foreign Trade Shows

Jan 1, 1995

What to bring and what to leave at home when working abroad.  Read more


The New and Improved American Small Business

By Tom Ehrenfeld |  Jan 1, 1995

A close-up look at what it takes for a small business to battle with giant, nationwide competitors.  Read more


Programming: Software from Scratch

By David Abrahamson |  Jan 1, 1995

Different executive officers compare customized software to off-the-shelf packages.  Read more


Voice Mail Tops Telemarketers

Jan 1, 1995

One CEO finds that a voice mail system yields more direct sales than telemarketers.  Read more