List/Grid Monthly Archives: January 2011
20 Sites to Help You Get a Microloan for Your Small Business or Startup
This post was updated January, 2012 Hitting the wall trying to get financing for your business? If your monetary needs are small, these 20 resources can help you access the money…
How to Get the Most Out of Outsourcing: A Guide for Small Business Owners
Thinking of hiring an independent contractor or freelancer for your small business? Not so fast! Before you outsource that job, have you done your research, are your expectations realistic, is…
The Blurring Boundaries of Work & Life: Are We Chasing Our Tails with Time Management?
A quick glance through the most trending topics reveals that many of us small business owners, solopreneurs, and professionals are in a never ending struggle with Father Time. And no,…
5 Vital Tips to Revitalize Your Small Business & Revamp Weak Sales in 2011
Are your small business’ sales declining or stagnating? Are you having problems maintaining a healthy cash flow? Here are five things you can do now to put some oil in…
Collecting on Overdue Debt: Spread Goodwill Without Loosing Your Shirt
When customers don’t pay, it can bring a business’ operations to a grinding halt. But how should business owners handle their previously loyal customers who are now facing financial hardship-…
Get the Most Out of Your Social Media Marketing: 10 Fundamentals
So many small business owners attempt to market their companies via social networking, and so many of them fail at it. These 10 fundamental tips are essential reading for small…
Is Social Media Killing Traditional Business Networking?
Social media is being touted as the holy grail of business marketing and communications. While these platforms may bring your business some measure of ROI (if used properly), there’s still…
5 Strategies to Build Happy, Motivated Employees on a Tight Business Budget
As cash flow woes continue to hound many small business owners, keeping employees motivated and happy can be especially challenging. But all is not lost. Here are 5 strategies to…
5 Essential Ways to Create Loyal Customers in a Buyer’s Market
Building customer loyalty is one of the challenges of running a small business. You may get people in the door or to your website, you may even get them to…
2011 Outlook: Small Business Owners May Not Be So Optimistic After All
Last week, the results of an online survey of small business owners were released which indicated that owners of small businesses appear to be optimistic about the new year. With…
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