Six Elements Every Partnership Agreement Needs.
So you want to go into business with someone. Good for you. Maybe your potential partner is a family member, long-time friend, investor or business associate. Whatever the relationship, the start of a...
View ArticleTurn Simple Ideas Into Business Success
When you think of the great inventors, you probably think of people such as Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell and even Steve Jobs - people who have brought entirely new concepts to the market....
View ArticleDon’t Chase Your Tail: Three Surefire Tips to Help Your Business Grow
My company has a pet-friendly office environment. My little four-legged angel, Maxwell, is our Chairman of the Bone. He’s a 14-pound Shih Tzu who regularly comes to the office with me with an ample...
View ArticleNo Need to Say Bah-Humbug: Plan a Fun and Affordable Holiday Event.
As we begin this holiday season, a lot of small business owners say they don’t feel much like celebrating. It’s been another tough year, and there isn’t much evidence the economy is going to get any...
View ArticleIt Takes the Right Team to Succeed: Let Go to Grow
One the most difficult challenges when you’re growing your business is morphing from a fledging startup to a more established, mature organization. Many entrepreneurs who want to grow their firms...
View ArticlePeople Can and Do Judge a Book By Its Cover!
Call me old fashioned, but I rarely leave home without making sure I look nice. Yes, there are those days when I'm not all gussied up, but I never leave home dressed in such a way I'd feel...
View ArticleThe Right Motivation for Small Business Success
Those who are fired with an enthusiastic idea and who allow it to take hold and dominate their thoughts find that new worlds open for them. As long as enthusiasm holds out, so will new...
View ArticleWould You Have the Courage to Let Your Customers Decide What to Pay You?
I travel every week, and I often schedule a car service to go to the airport. The last several times I’ve gotten the same older gentleman who is charming without being over-bearing with conversation....
View ArticleYour Business.......Your Children. Tips for Balancing Summer Demands
Ugh! It’s summer and the kids are out of school. For many women business owners with school-aged children the summer months can be a challenging time. The demands of your business continue to be...
View ArticleSmart Phones Bring Balance and Create Competitive Advantage
Did you know small business owners spend more time holding their smart phones than the hand of their spouse or significant other? That’s according to a recent survey from Staples. The survey also...
View ArticleTips for Women Business Owners to Take the Stress Out of the Holidays
The holidays are such a wonderful time of year. Most everyone is in a festive, friendly mood. Yet, despite the fun and gaiety, it is also an extremely stressful time, particularly for women business...
View ArticleSix Tips for Rewarding Employees When Cash is Tight
As small businesses have struggled to survive during the recession, it has been difficult to reward employees with raises and/or bonuses. In fact, many small firms found it necessary to cut employee...
View ArticleShore Up Your Bottom Line: Seven Tips to Get Rid of Workplace Distractions
Distractions in the workplace are common, and I think most of us would agree they are annoying. But did you know workplace distractions can also be costly. According to new research by Workplace...
View ArticleShore Up Your Bottom Line: Seven Tips to Get Rid of Workplace Distractions
Distractions in the workplace are common, and I think most of us would agree they are annoying. But did you know workplace distractions can also be costly. According to new research by Workplace...
View ArticleIs the Business Lunch Dead? Nine Tips to Entertain Without Blowing Your Budget
Entertaining clients and customers at lunch or dinner is an excellent way to build relationships and create business opportunities. Small businesses, however, are looking for ways to cut expenses in...
View Article7 Tips to Well-Managed Business Travel that Can Enhance Your Bottom Line
Despite the sluggish economy, small businesses are picking up the pace of business travel. Business travel is a significant investment for small companies so therefore it is important to ensure you get...
View Article7 Sure-fire Tips for Making the Most of a Media Opportunity!
A television appearance. A radio interview. A magazine article or a mention in an popular blog. Every business owner understands the value of positive media coverage. Ther;s no better way to build your...
View ArticleReinvent Your Business: Rebound From the Recession.
During these tough economic times, many small businesses are experiencing difficulty hanging on. With little hope of recovery on the horizon, some are wondering about their staying power. Should they...
View ArticleMisclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors Can Be Costly.
Statistics from the Department of Labor Statistics indicate hiring is on the rise for the first time in more than a year. However, because businesses continue to be concerned about the economy, many...
View ArticleEducation is Key for Women Business Owners Access to Capital
A few years ago, I wrote;The Girl- Guide to Building a Million Dollar Busines-.* Why? Because having successfully started and built a multi-million dollar enterprise myself I was dismayed by the...
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