Articles from May 2012



Things small business owners should avoid #4: Clinging to your comfort zone

Blogger Jeanne Yocum urges you to consider whether your comfort zone might be more of a trap that holds you back than something that brings you comfort.

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Is your small business a dairy herd or a vending machine?

Laurie Breitner writes about two different business models for small businesses and keys to making them a success.

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How small acts of sharing can lead to big things

Blogger Jeanne Yocum shares two stories of how passing along business opportunities to others can have a big impact on other’s lives.

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Smart small business owners ask their customers for more than orders

Blogger Karen Utgoff writes about five areas of business where getting input from your customers can be valuable for a small business.

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Good small business reads #22: Effective use of LinkedIn, more on crowdfunding, and business cards for the 21st century

This month’s round-up of good reads for small business owners covers effective use of LinkedIn Groups, crowdfunding advice, and how to make your business card an effectively marketing tool.

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Things small business owners should avoid #3: Perfectionism

Perfectionism has its downsides for small business owners, suggests blogger Jeanne Yocum

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Free e-book will improve your knowledge of small business finances

My colleague Susan C. Hammond has written a great free e-book with 30 tips to improve your financial literacy if you’re running a small (or not so small) business.

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Small business owners: You CAN take a vacation

Small business owners need to make time for vacations to refuel their bodies and minds, writes blogger Jeanne Yocum.

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