The Truth About Small Business Grants
Small business grants are often a hot topic among entrepreneurs with limited funds and access to capital. We have all seen the headlines: Free Government Grants for Small Business. Small Business Banking 101
Mixing your personal bank account with business is like oil and water they don't mix. Learn the five reasons not to mix personal & business banking. Time To Hire Talent For Small Business
Small business advantage to hiring talent. Is it time to hire? Check the time to hire indicators. Pink Slips To Deposit Slips
Top 5 Tips to starting a small business after a layoff. Learn if the time is right for you It's Time For A New Year's Revolution
Guest columnist C J Hayden offers a New Year's revolution not resolution. Is your business everything you meant it to be? Is it giving you all that you wanted? Here are some revolutionary ideas you might consider: Free-Up Working Capital In Two Words
Free up working capital by leasing equipment.Everything you need to know about equipment leasing. What Your Banker Doesn't Want You To Know
Changes to small business lending that will impact small business owners Sales in Turbulent Times
Small Business sales strategies in turbulent times Getting a Bank Loan or Credit
Getting a bank loan or credit starts with you. 8 Simple Rules for Rating A Business Opportunity
So you think you have found the one business opportunity that will bring you freedom, fame, and plenty of profits? Does it meet the 8 simple rules? Before you run out and cash in your life-savings, stop and separate your emotions from the small business opportunity. 6 Keys to Avoid Part-time Business Disaster
Part-time businesses allow entrepreneurs to "test the waters" and see if the business is viable while still earning a full-time paycheck. But there are many traps to avoid when moonlighting. Learn the 6 keys to avoid part-time business disaster. Creating A Winning Business Partnership
Small business owners often choose a sole proprietor business structure when starting a business. The road to entrepreneurship can be made more rewarding by forming a business partnership. Peer Business Advisor Groups Ease The Pressure of Ownership
Small business owners achieve great benefits from the power of a peer advisory group. Learn how joining a group of small business peers can ease the pressure of business ownership. Critical Steps to Writing a Business Plan
Writing a business plan can be an overwhelming task. These feelings often translate into immobilization or confusion as to how to start the business plan. 7 Sure-Fire Ways to Build Your Referral Business
Referred leads offer a 60 percent close ratio for your small business. Learn how to optimize your customer referrals to your company. Small Business Best Practice Benchmarking
Learn what big business already knows about benchmarking best practices and how to effectively borrow or steal ideas, tactics and strategies. Pros & Cons of Buying A Franchise
Buying a franchise is an option considered by corporate employees experiencing downsizing or unfavorable work conditions. Before you take the leap, your About.com Guide for Small Business Information has assembled the pros and cons of buying a franchise. How To Write An Emotionally-Charged Sales Letter
Are you frustrated that your sales letter isn't getting results? Do you wonder how you could write a better sales letter?
If you said, "yes" to either of these questions then I invite you to read on as you will be richly rewarded. The Winning Elements of Business Proposals
If you need to write a business proposal to win a bid, you will need to know the key winning elements of a successful proposal. Make sure your proposal stands out in the stack of competitor proposals by including the following 5 elements: The 9 Personality Types of Entrepreneurs
Starting and growing your own business requires many skills to be successful. Take a look at the business personality types and find out what you need to succeed. Are you Bill Gates, a Visionary, or an Improver like Body Shop founder, Anita Roddick? Show Your Business Heart With Cause-Related Marketing
Altruism. Corporate responsibility. Philanthropy. These are often used to describe cause-related marketing, an activity in which businesses join with charities or causes to market an image, product, or service for mutual benefit. What a Blog Can Do For Your Small Business
Business blogs have yet to sweep the business community. With the technology melt down & corporate layoffs, larger companies are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. This presents a window of opportunity for small businesses to embrace blogging and adapt it to the small business environment. What Color is Your Business?
Learn if the colors of your business put your customers in a buying mood and support a positive image of your company or do your colors create the wrong perception. Find An Outsourcing Company & Watch Your Business Grow
When you hire an outsourcing company, you are essentially choosing a partner for your business. Learn everything you need to know about outsourcing for your small business. Dr. Seuss's Selling Technique
Learn the secrets of Dr. Seusus's selling technique and build your sales. Most people have read the Dr. Seuss tale "Green Eggs & Ham", either as kids or to their children. What is interesting is the relevance this story has to selling. | 