Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
Depending on your situation, a degree in entrepreneurship could be a waste of money or the root of your success. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
Undercover Boss is more than a marketing tool for profiled businesses and broadcaster CBS. It's educational programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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The Real ROI of Social Media
The value of social media lies mostly in the daily process of helping every employee do their job more efficiently and effectively.
High-ROI Networking
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
Tax Breaks for Booming Businesses
f your business is booming, take advantage of tax rules to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't earn more than you do from your efforts.
Financial Controls to Protect Your Money from Fraud and Theft
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
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Can You Save Money by Outsourcing?
Staffing companies, freelance job boards, and temporary help agencies are experiencing record growth as companies turn to outsourcing.
Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition
From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Google Suggest
Google's new auto-complete search function might seem neat...until it starts scaring away your customers.
The Value of a Degree in Entrepreneurship
Depending on your situation, a degree in entrepreneurship could be a waste of money or the root of your success. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
How to Solve Common Business Problems
Hoping for a better run organization won't lead to one. Take a hard look at your business and start making improvements, one by one.
How Local Zoning Laws Affect Home-Based Businesses
Before you hang your shingle outside your home-based business, check your local zoning regulations to make sure that shingle is legal.
7 Business Lessons from Undercover Boss
Undercover Boss is more than a marketing tool for profiled businesses and broadcaster CBS. It's educational programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
How To Combine A Personal And Business Trip Without Angering Uncle Sam
With careful planning, and good record-keeping, you really can combine business and leisure.
6 Google+ Myths Debunked
Google+ is not yet a month old, but already it's the subject of widespread myths about its worth to small business.
The Rise In Artisans: Global Lessons From A Local Movement
Artisan businesses run the gamut, from chocolate to blue jeans. But they all share a keen focus on customer service and distinctive branding.
Customer Service Mistakes You’ll Never Recover From
Gaining customers is hard work. Make sure you aren't losing them through preventable customer service blunders.
8 Terrible Business Predictions (and 1 Valuable Lesson)
The only thing certain about predicting future business success is that nobody can. Especially not these eight experts.
How To Switch Business Gears Without Losing Customers
In business, as in life, change is inevitable. Here's how to help your customers grow accustomed to the new you.