Edison: Patent Master
Tuesday January 31, 2006
Thomas Edison was awarded the historic patent for the incandescent lamp this week over 126 years ago. Edison was an incredible inventor and entrepreneur. With over 1,093 patents in the ... Read More
1099's Deadline
Friday January 27, 2006
The end of January is the deadline for small business to send out 1099's. (Internal Revenue Form 1099-MISC) Companies are required to send 1099's to each independent contractor they've paid ... Read More
Small Business Employment
Tuesday January 24, 2006
Small business IS the economy. The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates over half of the American workforce is employed by small business. Managing your workforce is good business ... Read More
Customer Data Mining for Gold
Friday January 20, 2006
Do you know where your top 20% of customers live? Do you know whether you get more customers from your website or trade show exhibits? Do you know which customers ... Read More
10 Ways to Reduce Small Business Long Distance Costs
Tuesday January 17, 2006
First-time small business owners experience "sticker shock" when they realize the costs of telecommunications is far greater than a personal phone. Companies with 4 employees or less, pay four times ... Read More
Newsletter Correction
Monday January 16, 2006
Today's Small Business Information newsletter went out with an incorrect link. Here is the correct link for the article entitled "Science Reveals Customer Service Secrets."
An Unusual Business Card Design
Saturday January 14, 2006
Thanks to today's modern technology, savvy small business owners can
embed or imprint their contact information on nearly every
surface imaginable - from wood, plastic, metal, magnets and
glass to papers made from ... Read More
Starting a Small Business 101
Wednesday January 11, 2006
Starting a small business requires determination, motivation, and know-how. Here's a list of available resources to provide you with the know-how to have a successful small business startup. "Starting a ... Read More
Ready Your Small Business for Retirement
Sunday January 8, 2006
If you are like many small business owners, your company represents your retirement plan. Putting all your "retirement eggs" into your "business basket" can be a risky proposition. Learn today ... Read More
The Word of the Year 2005
Wednesday January 4, 2006
What is the word of the year? Based on online lookups, the #1 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2005 was integrity. This word should resonate with every business owner. ... Read More
60 Seconds to a Better Office Space Design
Sunday January 1, 2006
With the growth of the Internet and other computing applications, small business and home offices today use computers in a wide range of business functions. According to research by U.S. ... Read More