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Tips For Small Business Owners With Poor Financial Skills

February 11, 2014 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article Sometimes, you have that entrepreneurial spirit — the innovative ideas, the drive, the business know-how and people skills — but you just don’t like the financial side of it all. You’re not alone: not everyone has a built-in knowledge of how to effectively keep track of business finances. In fact, it can be […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: Dave Landry, finance tips

2 Small Changes for Big Results in Your Small Business in 2014

January 28, 2014 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Guest Article The New Year is upon us. What a gift! If I am going to make all my dreams come true in this lifetime, I better get more done with less time and effort. I’m too old to waste time. So, I’m focusing on small changes that will lead to breakthrough results. Money helps. […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: @ellenrohr, Ellen Rohr, small business cash flow, small business pricing

5 Tips for the Entrepreneur Seeking Funding

January 21, 2014 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

Guest Article These are heady days for entrepreneurs and founders. Economic indicators look positive and the taper is happening. Unemployment is down, housing starts are up and so is the stock market. If there is any downside to this news, it has to be that interest rates may begin to rise, fractionally of course, but […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: @CBACFunding, Andrew Cravenho, angel investor, funding a small business, venture capital

How to Have Better Communication Within Your Small Business

December 31, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article Customer satisfaction is a leading reason why consumers choose to work or not to work with a business. Lack of respect or courtesy between your employee and customers can be detrimental to or even kill a sale. For the optimal customer experience, employers need to teach employees to implement compassionate communication. Respectful dialogue […]

Filed Under: Customer Service, Guest Articles Tagged With: @Rick_Goodfriend, communication skills, customer communications, small business tips

5 Crucial Considerations Before Buying Into a Franchise

December 10, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Guest Article If you are looking into franchising you must do your homework. A franchise provides you with market intelligence regarding the finances and operations of your business, as well as accounting, recruitment and staff selection and marketing. It can be extremely difficult to get up and running with a business when you don’t have […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Guest Articles, How to Start Tagged With: business planning, buying a franchise, entrepreneur, start a business

Using Cloud Technology for Your Small Business

November 26, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article The question of whether to switch to cloud technology or to stick with old infrastructure is one that many small businesses are presently facing. The fact is that cloud technology offers a variety of features that will benefit the average small enterprise. Still, jumping into any new technology without looking closely at it […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: @praktika_team, cloud technology, small business technology

Stop Being a Business Owner and Start Building a Brand

October 29, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Guest Article The Great Recession forced people take the initiative to go into business for themselves and take advantage of the entrepreneurial climate. Now there’s a new phenomenon facing many of the self-employed: they’ve become successful but can’t seem to take it to the next level. While they’ve done a great job building a business, […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: @RWHome, Robin Wilson, small business branding

Four Ways to Make Your Small Business Recommendable

October 22, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Guest Article A primary objective for every small business is growth – stemming either from new customers or from repeat business. Most experts agree that retaining and building loyalty among existing customers is more economical and more beneficial in the long term than recruiting new ones. The two most critical things your small business can […]

Filed Under: Customer Service, Guest Articles, Social Media Tagged With: @paulmrand, Paul M. Rand, small business customer service, social media

How to Use Your Website to Make Money

October 15, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article Although your loyal customers play a large role in letting others know your business exists, how do you reach out to your prospects? This can be difficult when you are not promoting your business’ website correctly. Not only should you make it a goal to get your name out there, but to also […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: small business tips, small business website

How to Decide What Office Furniture You Need for Your Small Business

September 24, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Guest Article Planning your office space can be a little bit brain boggling at times. It might seem a simple enough task, but there are plenty of things that could be on or off your list of essentials. With so much choice in today’s commercial world, how do you know what you really need? Everyone […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Guest Articles Tagged With: office environment, office furniture, Tom Reynolds

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