Four rules to live by when a small business is all in the family
Running a family-owned small business has special challenges. Here blogger Mark Auerbach provides sage advice from people who have successfully overcome those challenges.
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Good small business reads #29: How to hire, manage fast growth, and get money out of late-payers
In the July issue of “Good Small Business Reads,” blogger Jeanne Yocum recommends three articles that will help you address common small business issues: late payers, how to hire, and managing rapid growth.
Four tips for putting your business plan to work for your small business
Blogger Karen Utgoff explains how you can turn your business plan into a highly effective management tool to support the growth of your small business.
Your hourly rate is killing your business: 5 steps to escape it
Guest poster Donald Cowper provides valuable advice on how independent contractors can earn more by avoiding the trap of pricing their work based on hourly rates.
How to choose a graphic designer for your small business
Blogger Mark Auerbach writes about the importance of finding a good graphic designer for your small business and gives some tips on how to go about it.
Number of Americans engaging in entrepreneurship is on the rise, as is optimism about success
The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows entrepreneurship on the upswing in the United States, with optimism high about business opportunities. Still, financing remains a challenge.
Recognizing employee longevity is important for small businesses
Long-serving employees are the backbone of many small businesses so it’s important to recognize them appropriately on anniversaries and other occasions. Here are tips on ways to do that.
Free ebook is packed with pithy advice for small business owners
Blogger Jeanne Yocum points readers to a free ebook that provides quick, valuable advice to small business owners.
Want advice for your small business? 3 websites let you access experts
Blogger Jeanne Yocum writes about three new online sources for expert advice for your small business.
In this age of Big Data, don’t let your small business data go to waste
Blogger Karen Utgoff advises small businesses owners on the emerging trend of Big Data and the value that can be gained from mining your small business for data that will help improve decision making.
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