Buying Tax Deductions or Investing in the Future?
The economy goes up and the economy goes down. Interest rates go up and interest rates go down. Taxes go up and taxes go … well, up.
The 3 Best Cloud Collaboration Apps for Business
Cloud collaboration with remote team members has become much easier since the advent of cloud-based file storing and sharing.
A Part-Time MBA: The Next Best Step for You and Your Business?
It's been nearly five years since the global economic meltdown. Your family business has survived, but no doubt you've had to make alot of cuts.
Giving Thanks: Tips for Expressing Appreciation to your Small Business Partners
It’s always nice to get a "thank you” from a customer in the form of a personal comment, a note, or feedback on your website.
Time Management as a Tool in Your Strategic Plan
If “time is money,” you don’t want to wait to find out how much time rules your business and your life. Jumping into your own small business without a strategic business plan, however…
3 Types of Technology to Consider in Your Business Strategy
You already know that a thorough and well-drawn technology strategy is an integral part of any business strategy. The proliferation of mobile technology and “apps” in recent years…
Finding Opportunities for Growth in the Current Economy
Finding opportunities in the current economy is a challenge for most small business owners, but trust me, the opportunities are there.
How Character and Lifestyle Relate to Small Business Success
Your character and lifestyle both have a tremendous bearing on your small business success. A thorough personal inventory of both your character traits and lifestyle…
Powerful Business Writing
Copywriters know many tricks to lure readers in and get marketing messages across. Most small business owners can't employ full time copywriters so they need to discover the secrets of powerful business writing.
Business Writing Improvement Tips
Back when you were in high school or college, I'll bet you didn't devote much time to your English classes. Most of us didn't. We sure should have.
Managing Relationships in Business
All businesses, large and small, at their core are really built around relationships. Your relationships as a small business owner…
Improving Communications and Likability
Relationships, in both your personal and business life, are a key component of success. We aren't really taught how to do relationships well.
Business Email Etiquette
Etiquette is the simple art of letting someone else know they are valued. In small business it makes sense…
Tips on Writing Business Letters
When writing business letters always remember that they are marketing pieces. Every communication you make helps shape positively or damages what others think of you.
Traits of a Successful Small Business Owner
The traits of a successful small business owner include their skills and talents, their character, their attitude, their passion, and their dedication to learning and adhering…
Think Like an Entrepreneur!
I talk a lot about the nuts and bolts of starting or buying and running a small business.
Better Ideas on Business Leverage
Normally the concept of business leverage refers to how much debt you are using to start and run your business. The idea many promote…
Are You a Wage Slave?
A wage slave can be freed and find financial security. Most though, will never choose freedom. Most don't even know they are slaves.