Archive for July 1st, 2009
Preserving Cash For Your Business
photo credit: AMagill If you’re running a small business today and aren’t thinking about how to tighten your belt, you are surely in rarefied company. But if you’re like the rest of us, you’re scrambling to cover expenses, pay bills and make payroll. Take a look at all of your expenses going out in such [...]
USA TODAY: You’ve probably never heard of Rachel Taylor. But it won’t be long before you can turn on the TV and hear hard-sell pitches — again and again — to buy the one-size-fits-all hair clip she invented. Taylor is a rare winner in a world of inventors bedeviled by losers. She recently earned a [...]
Tips For Restaurant Owners To Follow
photo credit: d e r r i d a ! I recently ran across what I think are some very wise and helpful tips for restaurant owners on Inc.com, because lets face it in today’s economy we could all use a little help no matter what our business is. Make sure you buy wisely. As [...]
When Someone Googles Your Name, What Do You Want to Happen?
BusinessKnowHow: In my humble opinion, I want four (types of) things to happen: 1. SEARCH RESULTS. First and foremost. The instant barometer of your brand. Because if you don’t exist on Google, you don’t exist. 2. SILENT DIALOGUES. This comes second. This is the stuff people think when they see your name. 3. IMMEDIATE ACTION. [...]
photo credit: JustinLowery.com A recent study was posted on Small Business Labs pertaining to the fact that Entrepreneurship may be decreasing. However, I would have to disagree with this study given the fact that there have been so many reports recently on new franchises, now being the best time to start a business, many people being [...]
800CEORead: When Joe Bennett bought a six-pack of underwear in his local supermarket for five dollars, he wondered who on earth could be making any money, let alone profit, from the exchange. How many processes and middlemen are involved? Where and how is the underwear made? And who decides on the absorbent qualities of the [...]
Don’t Do’s For All Entrepreneurs
photo credit: jonfeinstein We spend a lot of time going over all of the correct decisions and moves that entrepreneurs should make, but I think we should spend a little time on the things that entrepreneurs shouldn’t do, I believe those are just as important. OpenForum recently suggested that you shouldn’t worry about your product [...]
Want Free Business Advice? Listen to Your Customers!
SmallBizBee: How well do you listen to what your customers have to say? Richard Branson points out in this short interview segment with Seth Godin, listening to all customer feedback should be part of your business strategy.
Alibaba: I write this article on the heels of a great runner’s high. I realized on my run that many of my articles take a hard look at being a mom entrepreneur. I focus on the risks, the reality and the struggles because I don’t want to glamorize what a mom entrepreneur’s life will be [...]
High Acheivers And How They Do It
photo credit: wili_hybrid Many people look at the high achievers in their company and think to themselves “how does he do that?” We wonder what drives them, is it a high level of energy, a person in the background coaching them on or do they drink way too much coffee? Finally here are some answers, [...]
"Safety In A Snap" Is The New Child Safety Trend
PR Web: While sunglasses, sun hats and sunscreen are still likely to be some of this summer’s most popular accessories, the Guardian Angel Bracelet ID is quickly making its way to the top of ‘mom’s must-haves lists’. Created by a mom who lost her child at the beach for nearly 30 minutes, the Guardian Angel [...]
U.S. Personal Bizs Grew By Almost 1 Million In 2007
Small Business Labs: According to new data released by the U.S. Census, the number of personal businesses – whicy are single person businesses with no employees – increased by close to 1 million in 2007 reaching 21.7 million. This is an increase of 4.5% over 20.8 million personal businesses recorded in 2006. This increases the [...]
