THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX to solve a moral/ethical dilemma:
Written bob on January 19, 2010 I have received this email story many times over the years with no idea who created it. I think it’s a good…
WHERE NOT TO LOOK FOR MONEY TO START YOUR COMPANY
Written bob on January 25, 2010 One of the major obstacles Entrepreneurs face in starting a new business is where to go to raise the required money they need. It…
Small Business Tip: Humans Should Answer Your Phone
Written bob on February 1, 2010 As large companies get bigger and depersonalize themselves to save labor costs, they expose their vulnerability to Small Businesses. However, many Small Businesses miss…
7 Ways to Get Great Referrals
Written bob on February 9, 2010 The most effective advertising a company can get is more difficult to achieve but much more effective and lasting than traditional media advertising. It…
WHY THE $5,000 TAX CREDIT WON’T WORK
Written bob on February 18, 2010 Lesson for Small Business The President has proposed an up to $5,000 tax credit for Small Businesses for each employee they ADD in 2010,…
THE GOLF BALLS AND THE MAYONNAISE JAR – SMALL BUSINESS LIFE PERSPECTIVE
Written bob on March 9, 2010 I have received this email story a number of times over the years with no idea who created it. I think it’s…
Qwik Tips for Entrepreneurs
72. Passion Can’t Be Taught. Most Everything Else Can Be. 71. Licensing Can Work for Small Business Too. 70. Selling Requires More Listening than Talking. 69. Hiring the Right People…
BUSINESS INCUBATORS CAN BE A START-UP’S BEST FRIEND
Written bob on April 6, 2010 If you are a start-up company and you qualify, incubators can be a fantastic resource for you in your pursuit of success. Here is…
DON’T BE BULLIED BY YOUR LAWYER
Written bob on March 29, 2010 8 THOUGHTS IN DEALING WITH A LAWYER There are many occasions in the life of a Small Business where a lawyer is needed—a rental…
FACTORS: How They Can Help Your Cash Flow and More
Written bob on March 23, 2010 Factors finance $120 billion in receivables, yet most small and start-up businesses are not aware of them. Business schools rarely acknowledge them. However, they…