Choosing a Business Name
Anyone who's ever had to form a company can sympathize with how difficult it can be to create a company name that is descriptive yet unique. However, some companies have gone a less-traditional route...
View ArticleThe Psychology Behind Making Sales and Setting Price Points
Here are a few techniques that create value for your customers while keeping your profit margins reasonable. In some cases you can even get your customer to buy considerably more than they planned...
View Article31 Small Business Tax Deductions
Since deducting expenses from your top-line revenues reduces your tax burden, it's easy to be too aggressive in claiming them. However, not deducting all that you are allowed leaves money on table. Use...
View Article8 Invitations to an IRS Audit
If you aren’t thinking about a tax audit, you should be. They can be a nightmare even if you’re completely honest. Thanks to the staggering federal deficit, the IRS is trying to close the $300 billion...
View Article6 Common Money Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
We’ve all known businesses that appear to be doing well, but end up going out of business because they’ve made major mistakes in pricing, cost control or financial management. Here are some of the...
View ArticleThe Language of Accounting
Did you ever look at a set of financial statements and wonder what it all meant? Would you like to know how to get more value out of the information?
View ArticleHow to Get Free Publicity
Everyone knows publicity is good for your business (and free publicity is even better). But let's face it, professional publicists are an expense most small business owners can't afford. Wouldn’t it be...
View Article7 Essential Small Business Tools to Save Money, Time and Space
March 14, 2011 - It's time to clear out the clunky machines and aisles of file cabinets. Businesses nowadays can function without a ton of storage space for supplies and paper records. Use these seven...
View ArticleHow To Solve Common Business Problems
As a small business owner, you are a natural optimist and risk-taker. But, have you crossed the line that separates optimism from delusion? Being hopeful is easy—in the short-term. Wishing for less...
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