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Accounts Payable (AP) Can Be Outsourced And It Is Highly Beneficial In Small Business
Oct 2007
In small businesses Accounts Payable (AP) is an important activity as it directly relates to vendor relationship and cash flow. By successfully outsourcing it, small businesses can increase their...
Provided by Articles Factory
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Webcasts
IBM Cognos 8 BI Demo
Mar 2010
Complete capabilities in one product, on a single architecture. See key features for both business and IT users, including Framework Manager, the Administration Console, and integration with...
Provided by IBM
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How To Budget For Your Small Business
Jan 2010
Starting a small business can be an exciting, yet stressful endeavor. The reason for the stress is that most small businesses fail within the first three years of opening. One way to make sure...
Provided by BusinessKnowledgeSource.com
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Discovery Wizard for Instant Messaging
Apr 2010
Instant messaging (IM) is often the tool of choice for communicating across the enterprise. It's quick and easy to speak with a remote employee, customer or vendor. However, public IM is...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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Whitepapers
What's Working in Small Business Marketing and Webinars
May 2009
Today small business marketers must make every dollar count by investing in proven effective tactics. Quantum Leap Marketing recently conducted a survey to find out how small business marketers...
Provided by Citrix Online
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Webcasts
The ROI of Marketing Events: How to Get the Most from Your Marketing Budget
Apr 2010
Do you know your numbers? If getting more high-quality leads from your marketing events spend is a top priority, then it pays to know the return on investment of your marketing events tactics....
Provided by Citrix Online
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SMB Super Powers - How to Succeed in 2010
Apr 2010
Even as the clouds begin to lift from the U.S. economy, marketing departments find themselves still asked to accomplish more with budgets frozen and headcounts static. In addition to managing...
Provided by Citrix Online
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VoIP Conferencing: Learn How to Improve Meetings with VoIP
Apr 2010
Download our free white paper, VoIP Conferencing, and learn how VoIP-technologies are revolutionizing the world of audio meetings. This white paper explains in plain English what VoIP is and how...
Provided by Premiere Global Services (PGi)
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Keeping Marketing and Sales on the same page leads to greater success.
May 2010
Aligning sales and marketing is an imperative in today's world of the empowered buyer. There has been much written about aligning around leads...but this is only part of the issue and will lead to...
Provided by Aprimo
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Does Your Small Business Really Need An Internet Presence?
Apr 2010
The advantage of Internet promotion of your small business, though, is that the costs are small and the potential upside is high. There is no financial cost at all to promote your business on...
Provided by American Express
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7 Essential HR Resources For Your Small Business
Mar 2010
As a business owner, you know your product, service, market and customers. But sometimes one of the most challenging aspects of operating a business is employees. Not because the employees...
Provided by American Express
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A Short-Term Crunch For Small Business?
Feb 2010
By extending some of the stimulus provisions that apply to Small Business Administration-backed lending and by giving community banks access to Troubled Asset Relief Program funds, bills in both...
Provided by McGraw-Hill
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How To Attract New Customers
May 2009
A faltering economy may not seem like the ideal environment for attracting new customers. But, even when consumer confidence is low, there is plenty a small business owner can do to instill faith...
Provided by Bank of America
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Start-Up Series: Business Coaches And Mentors
Mar 2010
Entrepreneurs, by their nature, prefer going it alone. Listening to others tell them what can or can't be done just isn't part of their DNA-that's why they hung out their own shingle in the first...
Provided by Bank of America
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Franchising Series: How Much Will That Franchise Cost?
Apr 2010
If you plan to open a popular franchise retail store, restaurant or coffee shop, you are looking at considerable initial costs in addition to whatever franchise fee the franchisor charges. The...
Provided by Bank of America
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Seasonal Spirit On A Shoestring
Dec 2009
For many small businesses, the only thing to cheer about in the arrival of the 2009 holiday season may be the fact that it represents the end to a very difficult year. In keeping with that...
Provided by Bank of America
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Finding A Tax Professional
Jan 2010
Despite the seeming ubiquity of tax-prep software like TurboTax, using a paid professional remains the most popular form of tax preparation-roughly six in ten Americans are expected to use a local...
Provided by Bank of America
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DIY Or CPA?: Which Tax Prep Method Makes Sense For Your Small Business?
Jan 2010
This is a point of lively debate within the tax community. In the 2005 Form 1040 filing instructions, the IRS included a controversial table that compared time and cost estimates across the three...
Provided by Bank of America
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Make A Smooth Transition As You Add More Staff Members
Jan 2010
When your small staff grows by even a few employees, it's a big transition. One key to making it work is acknowledging that changes in operations and structure are necessary. All business owners...
Provided by MasterCard
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Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Strategies
Dec 2009
With the holidays fast approaching, some small business owners may find that they never got around to implementing those grand marketing plans they had conceived to boost sales at the end of the...
Provided by Bank of America
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Interns: Are They Right For Your Business And Vice Versa
May 2010
The internship has become a rite of passage for America's young workers, and with good reason. Internships are chances for students and recent graduates to put their potential to practice and...
Provided by Bank of America
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Motivating Employees, Part III
May 2010
One of the most important tasks facing every small business owner is keeping his or her employees well motivated. Happy, well-motivated employees work harder and longer. But the benefits to your...
Provided by Bank of America
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Health Insurance: Examining The Options, Controlling The Costs
Oct 2007
Perhaps the most burdensome issue facing small business owners today is health insurance. As costs continue to spiral and coverage options become more and more complex, many small business owners...
Provided by Bank of America
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Employee Benefits And Retirement Planning: Helping Them Save
Jun 2008
Helping the employees save for retirement is not merely an altruistic gesture on ones part. There are huge benefits for one as an employer, and for the business as a whole. In today's increasingly...
Provided by Bank of America
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Partner-Up
Jan 2009
One can never have too many people in his corner. That goes double for a small business owner. Without the resources for a massive advertising campaign, an entrepreneur needs to rely on a little...
Provided by Bank of America
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Managing Your Payroll
Jan 2010
For many start-ups and even some established small businesses, just being able to pay the bills and generate a little extra profit is a big enough challenge. As a result, seemingly innocuous...
Provided by Bank of America
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Stay Competitive As A Nonemployer
Jan 2010
The author says "Small businesses should be able to dazzle. If sole proprietors can't dazzle with customer service, then they should close their doors". One of the core areas to differentiate is...
Provided by MasterCard
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Paper Or Plastic
Oct 2009
The statistics staring at budding entrepreneurs are ugly-nearly two out of three new businesses won't survive past six years. A lack of a rigorous business plan, insufficient marketing, and poor...
Provided by Bank of America
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Vaccinate Your Small Business
Dec 2009
As the H1N1 flu outbreak looks to spread throughout the upcoming winter, many small businesses could find the disease a serious threat to their profitability and, perhaps, long-term survivability....
Provided by Bank of America
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How Do You Get Your Money's Worth For PR?
Feb 2009
Business owners large and small are looking for ways to cut expenses. So the question arises: Do I need PR? Here are a few reasons why one should say yes and feel good about the expense. PR is a...
Provided by Bank of America
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Hard To Say Goodbye
Apr 2010
It may seem unthinkable-intentionally retiring off one of your small business's products or services. But just as all businesses both small and large grow, mature, and change, so too do the brands...
Provided by Bank of America
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Off Season Training
Jun 2009
Running a seasonal business may seem like an entrepreneur's dream: Work hard for part of the year and earn enough for the whole of it. But running a seasonal business, just like any other kind, is...
Provided by Bank of America
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Tax Tips For The Self-Employed
Mar 2010
Being self-employed is a dream for many people. Who doesn't want to be his or her own boss? Of course, the downside of being the boss is the all responsibilities that come with the job....
Provided by Bank of America
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Looking Back, Leaning Forward
Feb 2010
For many business owners-large or small-there may not be much interest in looking back at the year that was 2009. Sure, the personal retirement savings may have rebounded, but the stock market's...
Provided by Bank of America
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Tax Preparation Software Roundup
Jan 2010
For those small business owners who choose to do their own taxes this year, there are more software choices than ever to help them file. Indeed, tax prep software companies, like banks and credit...
Provided by Bank of America
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Dealing With Customer Complaints
Jun 2009
Small business owners understand necessity of attracting customers to their business. But keeping those customers happy and coming back means more than just offering good products and services at...
Provided by Bank of America
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Start-Up Series: Debt Vs. Equity
Mar 2010
Whether one is a budding entrepreneur looking for seed money or an experienced owner of an established small company seeking to fund an expansion, capital is the fuel that makes small businesses...
Provided by Bank of America
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Make The Right Moves During Business Downturns
Jan 2010
Downturns and slowdowns are inevitable in every company. In order to weather slow periods, you've got to cut costs and build business. How you do each will have a major impact on the future of...
Provided by MasterCard
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Business Plan 2.0
Oct 2009
A sound business plan is the foundation of any successful business, but this particular foundation should not be set in stone. The world changes faster and more frequently now than it ever has...
Provided by Bank of America
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Back In The Black: Tips To Reinvigorate Your Business
May 2010
Getting customers to spend money is the most important task of any small business owner. This is true regardless of whether the overall economy is booming or not. Make customer service a focus...
Provided by Bank of America
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How To Score Corporate Discounts When You're A Small Enterprise
Nov 2010
You don't have to be on staff at a Fortune 500 to enjoy the discounts typically afforded to large companies with corporate volume accounts. If you are a loyal customer, you can negotiate VIP...
Provided by American Express
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Creating Business Contracts That Won't Get You Sued
Nov 2010
For most small business owners, contracts are a necessary evil. You need to have something to protect you, but getting contracts written requires legal expertise and can get expensive. Many small...
Provided by American Express
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November 27th Is Small Business Saturday
Nov 2010
While small businesses are critical to the nation's economy, their importance to local communities extends even further. For every $100 spent in locally-owned independent stores, approximately $68...
Provided by American Express
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8 Ways Small Businesses Help Communities
Nov 2010
The holidays are right around the corner and everyone is the mood to shop. "A small business is part of the heartbeat of the larger community," said Ellen Thrasher, associate administrator for the...
Provided by American Express
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The Inside View From Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Nov 2010
Astia is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to helping women to become better entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth, innovative businesses. Doing It Right is only the first stage of...
Provided by American Express
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Reinventing The Small Culture Business: An Interview With 'Electric Literature'
Nov 2010
In the summer of 2009, Andy Hunter and Scott Lindenbaum published the first volume of their literary journal, Electric Literature. You may have heard that 2009 was not an auspicious one for...
Provided by American Express
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Small Business Saturday Campaign Embraced By New England Shopkeepers
Nov 2010
Independent retailers in Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire are embracing the upcoming Small Business Saturday initiative since it fits well with the region's strong "Shop local" spirit....
Provided by American Express
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Article 1: Should You Hire?
Jan 2010
Just because you've had a busy month, quarter or even year doesn't automatically mean it's time to hang the Help Wanted sign. "When you become an employer, you've taken on the responsibility of...
Provided by NASE
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Article 1: Small Employers Benefit From Performance Reviews
Jan 2010
Suppose your business has only one or two employees. Does that mean you don't need to conduct performance reviews? Far from it. "Performance appraisals are even more important for the...
Provided by NASE
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The Benefits Of Corporate Drug Testing
Oct 2010
For decades corporations and government organizations have performed drug testing in the hopes of keeping their staff drug-free, but very few small business owners consider the importance of...
Provided by SooperArticles
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5 Tips For Making The Most Of Google Places
Nov 2010
Google's revamped local search, now called Google Place Search, could be a boon to small businesses. It's up to you to make the most of it. "If you're a business that does not manage its profiles,...
Provided by American Express
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How Small Businesses Measure And Build Brand Equity
Oct 2010
Imagine entering a grocery store, turning down the milk aisle, and seeing more than 10 nonfat varieties staring back at you. Without a second of thought, you choose one brand over another, all...
Provided by American Express
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The ROI Of A Conversation
Oct 2010
Most students of any business course are taught constantly about the importance of having a good Return on Investment. Whether that "Investment" is measure in dollars or in time that you or your...
Provided by American Express
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The Secret Is Out - CRM Is SME's Best Option
Jan 2010
Although there are many definitions of SME's there is no globally accepted definition of a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). In CRM terms small enterprises often average around 200...
Provided by crminfoline.com
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CRM - Not Just A Boon To SME's
Jan 2010
Let's take a look first at what an SME is. In all truth there is no real definition of what an SME is actually. The SME market is generally an immense market that currently constitutes almost...
Provided by crminfoline.com
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How Implementing A Project Management System Can Double Your Small Business Profits
Jan 2010
Any small business can double, or even triple its profits if they truly desire to. Plenty of businesses do it each year and the key element is accountability. When people set lofty goals and are...
Provided by Bestmanagementarticles.com
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How To Create A PR Crisis Strategy Before You Need It
Sep 2010
The day you realize that you need a crisis strategy is usually the day you have a crisis. It's rare for small business owners to think about how to handle a crisis when they aren't in crisis mode....
Provided by American Express
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5 Trends That Will Shape Small Business In 2011
Sep 2010
Small business owners don't care what's cool. They care about what seems practical and what seems obvious - and that's not always what gets the buzz. Here are the author's predictions along those...
Provided by American Express
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How Industry Events Can Put Your Business On The Map
Oct 2010
Restaurants are difficult businesses to start, keep running, and pull a profit on. In fact, industry insiders used to say most restaurants don't see any money earned until they've hit the 10-year...
Provided by American Express
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How The Inventor Of OREO Cookies Changed Marketing
Oct 2010
In the book The End Of Overeating, former FDA Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler delves deep into the food industry and talks extensively about how the industry has developed, marketed and promoted...
Provided by American Express
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10 Tips For Maximizing Your Time And Budget With An Agency
Nov 2010
Small businesses are usually operating on very tight budgets. Important processes like marketing and branding often fall to the wayside in favor of operating budgets. But when it's time for a...
Provided by American Express
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Tips For Competing In The Luxury Market
Nov 2010
When a small business is competing in the luxury brand market, they are up against stiff competition from large corporations with big marketing budgets. This doesn't mean that you can't compete....
Provided by American Express
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Branding: An Overview
Nov 2010
Branding is every bit as important to small business as it is to big companies. As marketing expert and OPEN Forum blogger John Jantsch says, "Every small business has a brand. The question is...
Provided by American Express
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Email Gateway
Nov 2010
This industry report covers the email gateway market. Gartner, Inc. positions Gartner in the Leaders quadrant in its 2010 Magic Quadrant for Secure Email Gateways (anti-spam, anti-virus, outbound...
Provided by Symantec
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The Secret To Effective, No-Hassle Performance Reviews: For Small & Midsized Businesses
Jan 2010
In today's competitive business environment, your employees represent one of your organization's most valuable assets. Which means your company's productivity - and ultimately, its profitability -...
Provided by SuccessFactors
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Mobility, Employees, Policies
Nov 2010
According to a 2009 survey by New York-based research firm Access Markets International (AMI) Partners, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are becoming increasingly mobile organizations. This...
Provided by Symantec
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The Skinny On Hiring A Business Coach
Sep 2010
Like anyone else, small business owners need a helping hand, an impartial third party to bounce ideas off of and to provide insights that wouldn't have occurred to them otherwise. That's where a...
Provided by American Express
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15 Small Business Lessons From Richard Branson
Sep 2010
Everything comes down to the people you hire to run your company, Branson said. Those running the company have to love it, and they also have to believe in the products you sell. The CEO must care...
Provided by American Express
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Cook Up A Cool Cross-Promotion
Oct 2010
Forget Red Delicious and Macintosh apples. How about munching on a Blue Pearmain, Wolf River, Liberty or a 20-ounce Pippin? For six weeks in the fall, 55 members of the 'Out on a Limb' heirloom...
Provided by American Express
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6 C's Of Successful Small Business Owners
Oct 2010
How do you define success? Money? Time with family? Personal satisfaction? The creation of long-term business value? Job creation? A change for the better in the world around us? Most small...
Provided by American Express
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Improve Your Small Biz: 6 Tips From Jim Collins
Oct 2010
Run a pocket of greatness. Too many business owners try to expand and do too many things well. If you know that you are the best at something, then focus on that and make it into what Collins...
Provided by American Express
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Small Business Skills You Need For The 21st Century
Oct 2010
Before last year's TED conference, the author made a visit to Disney's "Imagineering" Facility. They call it "Imagineering" because the facility seeks to merge imagination and the engineering...
Provided by American Express
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5 Ways To Protect Your Company If Your Supplier Goes Out Of Business
Oct 2010
In today's precarious economy, you need to be concerned about more than your own company's health. You also have to pay attention to the state of your suppliers' affairs. When a struggling vendor...
Provided by American Express
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Think In 100s
Sep 2010
As a small business, the problems tend to seem big enough without having someone tell us to think big. One tries to keep invoices in check. One tries to figure out how to hire real, honest,...
Provided by American Express
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The Small Business Jobs Act Actually Does A Lot For Small Business
Oct 2010
Small businesses have had a very hard time the past two years getting the money they need to start and grow. That's where this law can and should make a big difference. The $30 billion fund for...
Provided by American Express
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Pushing The Needle: Leveraging Product Evangelists As A Virtual Salesforce
Oct 2010
Crowdsourcing is a hot topic these days. Companies like CrowdFlower and Amazon Mechanical Turk enable businesses to leverage the power of crowds to get work done efficiently and cost-effectively....
Provided by American Express
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Hiring Plans Show Signs That The Worst May Be Over
Oct 2010
From the responses of small business owners in the latest American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor Survey, things seem to be looking up. While still closely watching the economy, many are...
Provided by American Express
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White Papers
In Africa, Yes We Can
Oct 2010
Analysts and business leaders often focus on mineral resources when considering prospects for Africa's future - the continent is the source of much of the world's platinum, diamonds and gold. But...
Provided by American Express
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The Small Business Innovation Research Program Gets A Makeover
Oct 2010
Does your business have an innovative idea that could be commercialized for use by the federal government? If so, good news: The SBA recently announced that its Small Business Innovation Research...
Provided by American Express
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Taking A Job To Support Your Business
Oct 2010
In these tough times, many small business owners have to work somewhere else to support their venture. In most cases, they use similar skills to generate additional income. For instance, Cori...
Provided by American Express
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White Papers
Off Season Training
Jun 2009
Running a seasonal business may seem like an entrepreneur's dream: Work hard for part of the year and earn enough for the whole of it. But running a seasonal business, just like any other kind, is...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Tax Tips For The Self-Employed
Mar 2010
Being self-employed is a dream for many people. Who doesn't want to be his or her own boss? Of course, the downside of being the boss is the all responsibilities that come with the job....
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Looking Back, Leaning Forward
Feb 2010
For many business owners-large or small-there may not be much interest in looking back at the year that was 2009. Sure, the personal retirement savings may have rebounded, but the stock market's...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Tax Preparation Software Roundup
Jan 2010
For those small business owners who choose to do their own taxes this year, there are more software choices than ever to help them file. Indeed, tax prep software companies, like banks and credit...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Dealing With Customer Complaints
Jun 2009
Small business owners understand necessity of attracting customers to their business. But keeping those customers happy and coming back means more than just offering good products and services at...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Start-Up Series: Debt Vs. Equity
Mar 2010
Whether one is a budding entrepreneur looking for seed money or an experienced owner of an established small company seeking to fund an expansion, capital is the fuel that makes small businesses...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Make The Right Moves During Business Downturns
Jan 2010
Downturns and slowdowns are inevitable in every company. In order to weather slow periods, you've got to cut costs and build business. How you do each will have a major impact on the future of...
Provided by MasterCard
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White Papers
Business Plan 2.0
Oct 2009
A sound business plan is the foundation of any successful business, but this particular foundation should not be set in stone. The world changes faster and more frequently now than it ever has...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Back In The Black: Tips To Reinvigorate Your Business
May 2010
Getting customers to spend money is the most important task of any small business owner. This is true regardless of whether the overall economy is booming or not. Make customer service a focus...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Prize-Winning Thinking
Dec 2009
In the midst of a struggling economy, a disturbing flu pandemic, and an ongoing national debate over health insurance reform, most small business owners can be forgiven if they didn't pay much...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Getting Paid, Part I: Cash And Checks
Apr 2010
Many small business owners just starting out find that banking enough sales to simply survive can provide more than enough to worry about, so concerns about the different ways customers might pay...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Small Business Benefits: Cost-Effective Strategies For Maximizing ROI
Jul 2009
The oars of a rowboat help to maneuver and move the boat forward. Rowing requires teamwork in order to successfully navigate - the loss of even one team member can make a significant impact on the...
Provided by Metlife
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White Papers
Small Business Innovation
Dec 2009
In order for Small Businesses to compete in the Global Competitive Business Marketplace, Innovation is imperative. One factor affecting Innovation is Pressure. Pressure from the Competition urges...
Provided by ABC Business Consulting
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White Papers
Small Business Recession Tactics
Dec 2009
So, it is official. We are in a recession. Should you open a new business? Should you be in the small business capital market right now? The simple answer is YES! This paper used real world...
Provided by ABC Business Consulting
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White Papers
Small Business Marketing Strategies
Feb 2010
Previous papers in the ABC Business Consulting's Marketing section include Developing a Marketing Plan, Cost Effective Online Marketing Strategies, and Internet Strategies, and this paper on...
Provided by ABC Business Consulting
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White Papers
Franchising 101: How To Franchise Your Small Business
May 2010
For an entrepreneur looking to take their business as far as it will go, becoming a franchisor may be the ultimate goal. And, since franchisees provide the capital for expansion, a business can...
Provided by Bank of America
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Too Small To Fail?
Jan 2009
Innovative, upstart ventures have a crucial role to play in economic recovery, says Michael A. M. Keehner, who suggests it may be time to give entrepreneurs a stimulus package of their own....
Provided by Columbia University
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White Papers
Using Social Media To Grow Your Business
Aug 2009
There's a good reason why social media is the hottest buzzword on every business owner's lips these days. For smart small business owners, using social media correctly is a great way to build the...
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
The Beauty Of Branding
Mar 2008
Mention "branding" and successful marketing campaigns from the world of big business things like Nike's ubiquitous Swoosh symbol or Coca Cola's catchy "Have a Coke and a smile" slogan almost...
Provided by Bank of America
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78 Ways For Your Small Business To Save Money In This Economy
Jan 2010
These easy tips will keep your finances secure during the current downturn. With the economy struggling, every business is trying to cut costs to make ends meet. Small businesses, which have fewer...
Provided by Tippit
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White Papers
5 Steps For Small Businesses To Get Started With Hosted CRM
May 2008
If you're a small-business owner, setting up your CRM using a SaaS (Software as a Service) vendor makes sense. You don't have to worry about maintenance, updates, server capacity or any of the...
Provided by Tippit
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White Papers
How To Build Online Business Successfully
Feb 2010
Many of you may want to start an online business. It is good idea as one is now living in an internet dominated world. There are lots of successful online marketers who are earning six figure...
Provided by Free Articles Directory
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White Papers
History Of Franchising - How Franchises Began
Aug 2009
The first person to introduce a franchise agreement similar to the ones we have today was Isaac Singer, founder of the Singer Company. His agreements were unique and laid the foundation for the...
Provided by Free Articles Directory
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White Papers
Things You Should Expect From A Forex Affiliate Program
Dec 2009
When it comes to the Forex industry, being a newcomer can mean a lot. Sure, you may have heard about all the successful guys, how they make a lot of money and all that stuff but what you really...
Provided by Free Articles Directory
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White Papers
Tips For Incubating Your Small Business Idea While Still Working Full-Time
Jan 2009
Has one considered starting a business while still employed? My Shanghai-born friend, Annie, says the Chinese have a term for this: "Riding in the big boat while carrying the little boat." Some...
Provided by Small Business Trends
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Entrepreneurial Careers And Education
Dec 2009
What causes an individual to take all the social, psychological, and financial risks involved in starting a new venture? At first there was limited research on this aspect of entrepreneurship, but...
Provided by Free Articles Directory
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Factors Involved In A Business Continuity Plan
Feb 2010
Business continuity plan is one of the most expensive and time taking plan, which many companies skip to develop as this costs virtually nothing to produce. This plan is beneficial for small...
Provided by Free Articles Directory
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White Papers
7 Tax Tips For The Self Employed
Mar 2009
Being self-employed is a dream for many people. Who doesn't want to be his or her own boss? Of course, the downside of being the boss is the all responsibilities that come with the job....
Provided by Bank of America
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White Papers
Citizen Business Owners Band Together
Jan 2010
For more than 30 years, members of Chicago's Oak Park Women's Exchange have been pooling their resources in order to sell handmade crafts and creations. Together, they enjoy a cooperative business...
Provided by MasterCard
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White Papers
Is Titan Right For Your Small Business?
Jan 2008
Microsoft has redesigned its CRM package with a single code base, making it possible to not only run it as an SaaS application but also from your company's own server or from a Microsoft partner's...
Provided by Tippit
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What Entrepreneurs And Small Business Owners Can Do To Increase Their Chances Of Success In The Global Economy
Nov 2009
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are motivated to solve problems or deliver services better, faster, cheaper than others in the market. Entrepreneurs harness creativity and innovation to...
Provided by Bloomsbury Information
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Webcasts
Start With A Niche
Apr 2010
The presenter of this webcast talks about the small businesses owners who start small business to truly understand the procurement marketplace.
Provided by American Express
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Webcasts
Small Business Rules: The Barbarian Rule
Apr 2010
This webcast talks about building consumer-friendly websites to reinventing the banner ad to launching viral campaigns, the Barbarian Group is a full service digital shop, providing production...
Provided by American Express
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Single Family Offices: Private Wealth Management In The Family Context
Apr 2008
Single Family Offices (SFO) are professional organizations dedicated to managing the personal fortunes and lives of very wealthy families. Tracing their lineage back to the Roman major domus (head...
Provided by University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
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Benchmarking The Single Family Office: Identifying The Performance Drivers
Nov 2009
A Single Family Office (SFO) is a professional organization, owned and controlled by a single wealthy family, dedicated to managing the personal and financial affairs of family members. In...
Provided by IESE School Of Business
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A Little Emotional Assurance Goes A Long Way
Jan 2010
It's a sad fact of business that even in times of economic boom, the majority of fledgling companies go bust. Since it is investors, board members, customers and employees who provide the cash,...
Provided by IESE School Of Business
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Shedding The New Venture Mystique
Jun 2009
With big companies shedding jobs in this recession, some former employees and unattached executives are exploring entrepreneurship. Those venturing there for the first time will find entrepreneurs...
Provided by University of Michigan (Ross)
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Think Big, Start Small And Move Fast
Jun 2009
One of the lessons the author learned from First Tuesday was that many entrepreneurs wanted to bypass venture capitalists. Often, the most attractive investors were other, successful...
Provided by INSEAD
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Why The Best Family Businesses Plan
Dec 2009
Families are about caring and businesses are about money - not a likely formula for a successful partnership. Unfortunately those are the facts and family enterprises around the world have found...
Provided by INSEAD
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Entrepreneurs To The Rescue As Recession Swirls
Jul 2009
Governments around the world have spent trillions of dollars to save banks, automakers and insurance companies, but the author, calls that a mistake. Big corporations that benefit the most from...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
