For the love of your business
For the love of your business
Q: What Can I Do as a Small Business Owner to Match Up With Black Friday? — Frustrated Small Business Owner A: Dear Frustrated: Black Friday has become a phenomenon for the national and regional retail chains because of the marketing power of those businesses. Small businesses and sole proprietorships, however, don’t have the kind of cash […]
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of hullabaloo in recent years over the “after-action review.” The general concept is that after you’ve weathered a major event, you reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of how your company performed. The goal is to improve your performance in similar events in the future. Some businesses expand on this concept […]
Read MoreWhen you engage the services of a lawyer, an important thing to keep in mind is confidentiality. If you are a business owner in need of advice or representation, confidentiality of your business information can be critical. To understand the confidentiality present in your relationship with a lawyer, you need to understand the three distinct […]
Read MoreIt seems like major retailers report breaches of their customer’s private data almost weekly. But businesses themselves are also subject to identity theft, and unfortunately, they are more apt to not discover the theft until much later in the game, after significant damage has been done. Businesses identities can be stolen in various ways. Often, […]
Read MoreAccording to Merriam-Webster, an entrepreneur is a person who “starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money.” But being willing to take risks isn’t the whole equation, at least when it comes to succeeding in business. After all, the majority of businesses started by entrepreneurs, ultimately fail. So what […]
Read MoreQ: I have a small business and am thinking about expanding this year. Do you have any advice? – Entrepreneur Minded. A: Dear Entrepreneur Minded:: Many of the same pitfalls that plague new business startups are present when expanding. Keep these guidelines in mind: Make sure the business you are in is profitable. Love what […]
Read MoreMany people fantasize about working from home. Just imagine: How amazing would it be to roll out of bed, get to work, and have time to enjoy the things that really matter in life? Working at home isn’t for everyone. To be successful, you must set boundaries and establish a support network, both personal and […]
Read MoreOne facet of the Affordable Care Act is specific benefit requirements that have to be offered by small businesses (those with 50 or fewer employees). These requirements were scheduled to begin applying to employers with up to 100 employees on January 1, 2016. Business leaders were concerned, however, this change would result in substantially increased […]
Read MoreIf you follow business news, you have probably heard about the challenges to e-mails associated with LinkedIn’s “Add Connections” feature. LinkedIn is a social network for business. In Facebook, adding people to your network is known as “friending”; in LinkedIn, it is known as “adding connections.” What Did LinkedIn Do? The complaint against LinkedIn alleged […]
Read MoreNerdWallet reports that the S&P 1500 companies have more CEOs named John than female CEOs. The company recently compiled an analysis of statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Small Business Administration related to female business success. Its conclusion: Seven of the best locations for women to start small businesses were in California and […]
Read MoreQ: Should I pay bonuses to my employees and contractors during the holidays? Times are tight, but I don’t want to be a Scrooge. — Cash-strapped entrepreneur A: Dear Cash-Strapped: The holiday season can be fulfilling emotionally but draining financially, that’s for sure. You may be facing a year-end cash slump or big expenses. Or, […]
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