Posts belonging to Category Small business

Want to increase the odds of innovation success? Eliminate silos in your small business

Even small businesses can have silos that impede innovation, writes blogger Laurie Breitner. Here are her ideas for eliminating this problem.

3 tips for retaining customers after relocating your small business

If you’re moving your small business, it’s important to think about how you’re going to retain your current customers. Here are three tips on how to do so.

Small Business Saturday survey reveals great expectations

An inaugural survey of small business owners’ attitudes about and plans for Small Business Saturday has just been released. Read on to find out what they’re thinking here.

New collaboration tool can improve efficiency and communication in your small business

Blogger Jeanne Yocum writes about a new cloud-based collaboration tool that is perfect for small businesses.

The season is here (almost) to choose holiday gifts for clients & others

Blogger Mark Auerbach provides valuable advice about giving holiday gifts to clients, vendors and colleagues.

6 keys to being a successful franchisee

Intrigued by the idea of being a franchisee? Here are six things you need to consider in order to be a success.

Leadership communication, lesson 4: Your core communication responsibilities

Blogger Jeanne Yocum writes about the chief communications responsibilities of small business owners.

Good small business reads #25: Managing your time and fears, how to face tough times, and finding fulfillment in your work

Here is our monthly compendium of interesting articles for small business owners and solopreneurs.

Is it annual review time at your small business?

Blogger Laurie Breitner provides valuable tips on how to gain the most value from employee reviews in your small business.

6 suggestions to help small businesses deal with consumer complaints

Handling customer complaints appropriately is a critical part of small business success. Here are six tips to help you do a good job in this important area.

The Self-Employment Survival Guide can help you succeed. Learn all about it here.

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