Sep 13, 2012 | Running Your Business
Companies know that having too much on the expense side can be deadly to profits and financial plans. The things on that list may not jump out as frivolities, though, and the decision about which products and services to cut is a difficult one. Make the wrong choice...
Sep 5, 2012 | Running Your Business
Having a winning team of top performers can set a small business apart from the competition. Providing excellent customer service, handling issues as they arise and nipping them before they can even occur, managing accounting and taking care of in-house matters are...
Aug 31, 2012 | Running Your Business
Things haven't been good in the U.S. financial sector for about five years, but small business owners have continued to persevere. For those just joining the marketplace, expecting a difficult process and possible failure seem to be par for the course, but there...
Aug 30, 2012 | Running Your Business
Getting a business off the ground may seem like a costly endeavor, as it includes filing for a commercial loan and filling out a financial plan to prove to investors that you know what you're talking about. Once you get that money, though, there is no set...
Aug 13, 2012 | Running Your Business
Everyone has credit cards these days, even with the economy continuing to lag and financial trust not what it used to be. For first-time small business owners, though, it may seem more difficult to obtain credit for a company, so using personal cards may come to light...