Getting Small Business Financing: The Top 5 Mistakes
If you are looking to buy a business, financing can be critical. To improve your odds of survival & success, learn how to avoid these 5 small business financing mistakes.
Financial Savings: "Economic Case for Going Green"
We offer three easy ways for a cash strapped entrepreneur to make a difference and save some money in the process.
How to Avoid Greenwashing in Your Marketing Efforts
How you address a consumer's environmental concerns greatly affects how well your green products translate to market success.
Franchising – A Safer Path for Entrepreneurs?
Some risks in business are necessary, but some are not. Franchising may be for some the path of least risk for reasons that are explained.
Tips for Flips
The boom in the housing bust
The Greening of Business ? How You Can Join the Hot, Cool Trend
The bottom line for business has always been about the green. But more and more, today's trend is "green" from startup to success. Here's some timely advice for joining in a successful movement whose benefits go far beyond a healthy balance sheet.
How Much Money Can You Make as a Franchisee?
When looking into a franchise opportunity, one of the toughest pieces of information to get from the franchisor is how much money you might make. But there are still ways to get this essential information.
Franchising
Aspiring business owners are drawn to franchising for the same reasons that most people turn to entrepreneurship, whatever form it takes.
How to Deal with Knockoffs: Flattery or Flat-out Theft?
Rolex watches and Kate Spade handbags are sold from car trunks
The Greening of Small Business ? Save the Planet, Plump Up Profits
Many small companies are learning there?s more to going green than health and environmental benefits ? it also boosts the bottom line.
Formal Business Education
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Timing and the Right Public Relations Firm – Keys to a Successful PR Campaign
Public relations is less expensive than advertising, can add credibility to your company and increase company awareness.
How to Write an Employee Handbook
Investing in a comprehensive, concise employee handbook can effectively communicate your message
Incorporating a Business Out of State
Registering your company out of state may have its financial and legal benefits, but before you do, be sure you know exactly what you
Preparing for the Worst of Nature
Threatened by natural catastrophes, disease pandemics and acts of terrorism, small businesses are learning how to hunker in the bunker if disaster hits.
Doing the Right Thing
Playing fair and maintaining professional relationships with employees can help employers stay out of court
Online Postage: Streamline Your Small Business Shipping
Internet postage offers even the smallest company the convenience and time savings of an on-site post office, but being your own postmaster has its drawbacks.