Articles from August 2015

5 credit card processing terms small businesses should always negotiate

Guest poster Rich McIver offers valuable advice on how to negotiate the best credit card processing contract for your small business.

3 signs your small business could use professional consulting help

Learn to know when it’s time to bring in knowledgeable consultants to help your small business grow.

Could your small business survive without you?

Michelle van Schouwen offers ideas on how to plan for when you are no longer interested in or no longer able to carry on your small business.

New resource to help small businesses optimize their online presence

Expertise.com has created a series of free guides to help small business owners maximize the effectiveness of their online presence, reports blogger Jeanne Yocum.

5 tips for reducing employee turnover

Guest poster Robert J. Hall writes about five key things small business owners can do to keep good employees from jumping ship.

A publicist and a reporter talk shop: How to work with today’s media

Blogger Mark Auerbach reveals a helpful chat between the publicist side of his personality and the reporter side. Learn what they have to say that will help you work well with the media to publicize your small business.

Small business success #27: The Capitol Steps’ Elaina Newport

Blogger Mark Auerbach interviews the co-founder of The Capitol Steps to learn how this creative group of people have achieved and sustained success for over three decades.

Common security mistakes SMEs make and how to avoid them

Guest blogger Cassie Phillips gives advice on how to avoid four common data security mistakes made by small and mid-sized businesses.

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