Archive for the ‘Business Insight’ Category

Three Simple Steps to Obtaining Bank Financing
10Aug

Three Simple Steps to Obtaining Bank Financing

admin on 08 10, 2010 | 2 Comments

With so much being said about the need to get financing to small business owners, you would think there would be a large percentage of them seeking credit.  It appears, however, that it isn’t the

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How a Web Host Can Help Your Business Grow
10Aug

How a Web Host Can Help Your Business Grow

admin on 08 10, 2010 | 4 Comments

Back in the early days of the Internet, Web hosts didn’t offer much  in the way of real help for growing a small business, and small businesses were still in the dark about how having

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How to Make a Good Impression in a TV or Radio Interview
03Aug

How to Make a Good Impression in a TV or Radio Interview

admin on 08 3, 2010 | 2 Comments

Landing a TV or radio interview is exciting, but also intimidating. (I’ve been interviewed hundreds of times, and I still get a little nervous!) Fortunately, following just a few simple steps can ensure that your

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Does Small Business need to Borrow Money?
02Aug

Does Small Business need to Borrow Money?

admin on 08 2, 2010 | 1 Comment

Congress just passed another bill with $30 billion for small business lending that was included in the financial reform bill signed by President Obama on the 21st of July.

The question I ask myself is: “Does

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Small-Business Certification: What Does It Mean?
02Aug

Small-Business Certification: What Does It Mean?

admin on 08 2, 2010 | No Comments

Is your small business ready to compete for federal, state or local government contracts? Part of the process is small-business certification. Federal government agencies set specific goals as to what percentage of their contracts go

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Management Tip: Free (or nearly free) Perks for Employees
27Jul

Management Tip: Free (or nearly free) Perks for Employees

admin on 07 27, 2010 | 1 Comment

Given today’s job shortage, you might feel that your employees should be happy just to have employment with your business. Maybe you think you don’t need any incentives to keep them around.

However, the economy is

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Marketing Strategy: Sell Your Products by Subscription
23Jul

Marketing Strategy: Sell Your Products by Subscription

admin on 07 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

Are you looking for a way to expand your existing customer base? Gaining subscribers on an ongoing basis is a smart move that can help you attract new customers and increase sales—all without having to

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Grow Your Business with Referrals
20Jul

Grow Your Business with Referrals

admin on 07 20, 2010 | 2 Comments

Getting referrals from satisfied customers has always been one of the best ways to expand your marketing reach. Now, with our society more connected than ever through social networking and the Internet, it’s easy for

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New for 2010: Tax Credit Helps
19Jul

New for 2010: Tax Credit Helps

admin on 07 19, 2010 | 2 Comments

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama on March 23, 2 010, gives a tax credit to certain small employers and tax exempt organizations that provide health

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5 Economic Indicators to Watch
16Jul

5 Economic Indicators to Watch

admin on 07 16, 2010 | 1 Comment

The economy is on the road to recovery—but it is a bumpy road, full of ups and downs. With news reports about the state of the economy frequently in conflict with each other, how do

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