Ten Ways to Cut It
It's easy to be negative about cost-cutting. "Everything just costs more," a business owner will say; the subtext being, "What's the use?" Don't give...
27 June, 2012
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The Entrepreneur: Both Sides
Strong Points Flexible and positive attitude Creative and comfortable with risk-taking Goal-focused and committed to success Organized Energetic Weak Points Impatient with achieving goals Distractible; tolerant of interruptions Distrustful of "the new"...
27 June, 2012
Success in the 21st Century: Do You Have What It Takes?
Now that we crossed that much-heralded bridge to the 21st century and once on the other side, there will be new challenges, but...
27 June, 2012
When Selling Your Business: Confidentiality Is Key
You've make the big decision to sell. Your books are in order, you've spiffed up the premises. What are you waiting for? Many sellers...
27 June, 2012
Strong Selling Points: Let Your Strengths Work for You
"Independent business owner" is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way...
27 June, 2012
What Every Seller Should Know
Selling your business is a major decision! You have devoted your time, money and energy to building, running and operating your business. It...
27 June, 2012
Be a Winning Seller: Good Negotiation is the Key
You've made the big decision to put your business on the market. Your reasons for selling are valid, carefully-considered, and "good" - the...
27 June, 2012
Ten Steps to the Successful Sale of a Business
1. Make sure you have a valid reason for selling your business. Don't decide to sell because you have had a bad week...
27 June, 2012
Under-Reporting Comes Under Fire
What is the true income of an independent business? This is a question of interest to many parties--including prospective buyers, investors, and lenders--but...
27 June, 2012
Consumers Voice Complaints: And Business Owners Should Listen
"Your salespeople didn't listen when I placed my order, and when I wrote a letter to complain, they still didn't get it right....
27 June, 2012