20 March 2010
Small Business Trends of 2010
(7 votes)
Written by H. Esme   
Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Each year, thousands of people use their creativity and innovation to start a small business.  People start small businesses because they want to work for themselves and offer a product or service with their own personal touch. Others create a small business because of personal or financial reasons. When people find it difficult to secure new employment, creating a small business provides a new entrepreneurial path that can be a fulfilling and exciting journey.


There are certain ingredients needed to create a successful small business.  Some of these ingredients include a dash of business savvy and a determination to succeed.  Small business owners also need a clear understanding of business trends.

 

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The Financial Bailout: What It Means For the Future of Your Business
(16 votes)
Written by Shawna Ruppert   
Friday, 05 December 2008

Bailout?
Bailout - where is it?!!

Many average Americans, including small business owners, are waiting and wondering what kind of an effect the financial bailout plan will have on them. As a matter of fact, most are unsure what the bailout actually means. Obviously, they are struggling through this economic crisis just like everyone else. All they want to know is what all of this means to the future of their business.

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Online Business Ideas
(2 votes)
Written by C. Covington   
Thursday, 20 November 2008
If you are planning on starting an online business there are many ideas that you may come up with for this kind of business. Many people have started up their own online businesses and have been very successful at it. Others think about starting a new online business everyday. If you come up with a great business idea, start out by putting it on paper.
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Starting a New Business
(2 votes)
Written by C. Covington   
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

When starting a new business there are certain decisions that you need to make. Starting a new business can be a little overwhelming in the beginning. This is what people may face that want to start a business for the first time.


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Lessons for Stabilizing Your Small Business
(4 votes)
Written by Shawna Ruppert   
Wednesday, 05 November 2008

Many small businesses have to resort to laying off employees or cutting benefits during tough economic times; however, there are several ways to stabilize a business to avoid common pitfalls in recession. Depending on the products or services offered, a company should build a firm line.

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How Can Your Business Survive the Economy?
(5 votes)
Written by Shawna Ruppert   
Sunday, 02 November 2008

Time_Money
Are you simply buying time?
 

When an economic crisis hits many businesses either sit back and wait for the troubles to pass or make foolish decisions that do more harm than good. The best way to survive the current economy is to be proactive. A business needs to be able to adapt rapidly to changing market trends.

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Becoming an Entrepreneur in Uncertain Times
(5 votes)
Written by Shawna Ruppert   
Thursday, 30 October 2008

Just like those that rode out the dotcom bust in the early millennium, an entrepreneur has to be resilient, resourceful, and patient during an economic downturn. Typically, when the economy is in crisis, the entrepreneur takes a panicked approach, selling off stocks or simply watching his net worth melt away. However, a completely opposite attitude is necessary to be successful as an entrepreneur or start a business in a tough economy.

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Why Charity is Good for Business
(11 votes)
Written by Stephanie Tallman Smith   
Friday, 19 September 2008
Most business owners look for ways to improve employee productivity as a means of improving their bottom line. Employees are an investment and the more effective employees are the greater return on investment the employees provide. While there are many theories on employee productivity ranging from keeping them task oriented to arranging the cubicles using feng shui, there is one much simpler way to get more out of employees and it doesn’t require moving the furniture. Give them more time off.
 
Time off? Yes, with a catch.
 
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Setting Up Shop: A Guide To Business Startup
(9 votes)
Written by Shawna Rupper   
Wednesday, 09 July 2008
When starting a new business there are many things that you need to have firmly in place before you begin in order to ensure your success. Many businesses fail within their first two years of operation, and the majority of those fail due to lack of proper preparation and planning. With careful business plans and budgets in place you greatly increase your chances of starting a very successful new business.
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The Importance of Incorporation??

Thursday, 03 July 2008 | Joe Doyle

article thumbnaiThose wanting to start a business or entering into a business venture initially have an important decision to make: “Incorporate or not to incorporate, that is the question?” Those creating or running their own business have four basic structures to operate under. The entity can operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or a corporation. These structures will be discussed in a bit more detail below.
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The Pros and Cons of a Business Partnership

Monday, 23 June 2008 | Shawna Ruppert

article thumbnaiThere are great benefits to be reaped from starting a business from a partnership rather than a solo perspective, but there are limitations as well. When deciding on whether or not to start a business as a partnership it is important to carefully weigh the pros and cons to see if this is going to be the best option for your company’s success.
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Business Plan Template

Sunday, 15 June 2008 | Sunil Tinani

article thumbnaiA simple step-by-step template for a DIY business plan.
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How to Plan a Start-Up

Saturday, 14 June 2008 | Sunil Tinani

article thumbnailEntrepreneurs are eager beavers – they have a business idea that must take-off immediately, right now, without further delay, asap, and so on – you get the idea! Well, taking off on a start-up without adequate planning is like flying a plane without a pilot – you go from one air pocket into another and keep going until you are left with only air in your pockets, no money, and then you crash land!
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The Home Based Business Plan

Monday, 09 June 2008 | Shawna Ruppert

article thumbnai Discovering the Home Based Business Plan that is going to work the best for you is the most important step in setting yourself free from our traditional models of employment.
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Business Networking: Earning a Wealth of Contacts

Monday, 09 June 2008 | Shawna Ruppert

article thumbnailBusiness networking is one of the most fundamental needs of any business. The success or failure of any new business can be largely dependent on whether or not they are able to build themselves a network of clients and customers during their startup period. Marketing, creating consumer loyalty and networking are all major factors in ensuring that you have the wealth of contacts that your business will need in order to be truly successful.
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Motivating your team

Monday, 26 May 2008 | Jill Marshall

article thumbnai Every thriving business is held buoyant by a team that works well together, and the only way a team becomes successful is if they're motivated to succeed.
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Becoming a business analyst

Monday, 26 May 2008 | Jill Marshall

article thumbnai Are you a technical buff? Consider yourself somewhat business-minded? Believe it or not, these qualities need not be channeled into separate careers.
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Efficiency Ratios

Monday, 26 May 2008 | Sunil Tinani

article thumbnai Is the company employing its assets efficiently? Or, are they being underutilized much to the shareholder's agony? Here is how you can find out:
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Profitability Ratios

Monday, 26 May 2008 | Sunil Tinani

article thumbnai These ratios measure how skillful a company is at generating profits.
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