Aug 14, 2013 | Running Your Business
A business shouldn't become a one-person job. The best companies find partners and assemble motivated teams that can help the venture grow for years to come.A financial plan may account for finding new ways to build relationships, and it doesn't...
Aug 13, 2013 | Running Your Business
A small business owner might be tempted to turn into a "yes machine," where every answer ends in the affirmative. Saying yes may seem like the appropriate response for a number of situations, but there are actually times when a small business just has...
Aug 12, 2013 | Community and Family, Running Your Business
Eventually, an entrepreneur will hit a wall with his or her business venture. This can come in a number of different forms – but overall, income trickles to a halt and new customers walk through the door with less frequency. A financial plan can account for...
Aug 9, 2013 | Banking and Finance, Running Your Business
Have economic times finally turned a corner? The answer is yes in the eyes of many small business owners, and more are feeling confident, according to a recent report from the National Small Business Association. The companies surveyed are comfortable with their...
Aug 8, 2013 | Running Your Business
Every once in a while, the list of great, new ideas runs out. Many small businesses run into problems creating new products and keeping revenue pouring in, and instead of giving up make the next brainstorming session a productive one. Different business leaders...