Keep Your Customers Comfortable
...if you want them to come back to your store.

Here’s a question for the brick and mortars. Are you providing a comfortable environment for your customers? Temperature As we …

Internet Myths Revealed Part Two
Be careful what you believe...

We previously discussed and exposed Justin Kitch’s first 5 myths concerning the Internet and business. Although we’re not trying to …

It’s Now Easier Being Green
Someone tell Kermit the Frog...

Going green is becoming quite trendy it seems, and luckily it is a noble trend, and one that can have …

Reputation Management and SEO Are Not the Same Thing

For once, the (semi-)mainstream media (almost) gets it right. Chris Wilson, editorial assistant at the Washington Post-owned Internet magazine Slate, …

Internet Myths Revealed Part One
Don’t be afraid of the Web…

While the BigFoot myth continues to bring debate, the Internet myths that have plagued you with questions for so long, …

Women Entrepreneurs – The Real Economic Stimulus Package
From construction businesses to IT consulting...

Women are starting businesses like they’re going out of style and the people behind the "Make Mine a Million $ …

Healthcare Presses Expensively On Small Business
The costs add up to more than money
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High costs not only took a toll on the coverage offered to small business employees, but on the health of …

Report: Tech Entrepreneurs Not Too Young
Take it as good news for everyone not in college
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Imagine a roomful of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and you’ll probably see a bunch of Mark Zuckerberg look-alikes.  New data shows …

What Do You Know About Workers’ Comp?
Survey says not much.

Do you understand your workers’ compensation insurance coverage? If you don’t, you’re not alone. A recent survey conducted by EMPLOYERS …

Watch Out For Web Analytics Gotchas
The key: plan out what you want to see

Used properly, web analytics provide tremendous insight into one’s visitors. As a small business person, it’s important to avoid the …

Online Communities Creating A Lot Of Interest
Participate and customers will come?

Type, type, and type some more if you want, but content creation isn’t everything.  In fact, new data – although …

Now Hiring
Are you or aren't you?

Today, InfoUSA announced the results of a poll that it conducted among thousands of small business executives across the United …

Offering Credit To Customers Is An Option
Weigh immediate income against risks, long-term goodwill
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If your products or services are out of customers’ price ranges, you can say the customers are out of luck.  …

SBA Taps Small Business Person of the Year
SnagAJob.com's leader honored

If you happen to be surrounded by a crowd of trumpeters, see if they’re willing to work up some kind …

Do You Have an IT Staff?
No? You might be in the majority.

Tech company CDW recently conducted a survey regarding business growth and the role that information technology (IT) plays in small …

Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead
You need to plan for them

Protect your valuable papers and your electronic data before something incredibly horrible happens to your small business. Bad things happen …

Small Business Week Comes to a Close
But not without criticism...

As National Small Business Week draws to a close, what better way to celebrate than to heavily criticize it? That …

Travel Policies Not A Bad Idea
Setting limits as you send people away

After taking my first business trip, I wrote down all the hours I thought I’d worked and turned in my …

Tough Times? The Net Is Your Pal
Some tips to consider for online business
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Use the Internet to your advantage amid the awful economic conditions confronting small businesses today. Everyone needs an edge, and …

Stay On Top Of Finances Following Tax Season
Don't let progress slip away

It may have taken sleepless nights, gallons of sweat, and gosh knows what else, but for the moment, at least, …

Preserving A Healthy Workplace
Since people can get sick

At a small business, every employee’s presence (or absence) makes a difference.  Still, work becomes pretty inefficient, anyway, when people …

A Must-Read for Reputation Management

Andy Beal and Dr. Judy Strauss have a new book out with the great title Radically Transparent. It’s a must-read …