Government Contracts a Lesson in Patience An Original Article from The Wallstreet Journal Like many business owners who have suffered during the downturn, Randy Lebolo decided the most reliable client for his small construction firm would be Uncle Sam. When the real-estate market was in free fall nearly two years ago, Mr. Lebolo decided to […]
How to Create an E-Mail Marketing Campaign That People Will Notice An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com In a world where social media gives businesses more immediate ways to connect with customers, is e-mail marketing still relevant? I think so. In fact, the volume of e-mail marketing messages remained at record-setting levels in June, according to […]
10 Ways to Keep IT Systems Secure An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com Technology continues to be a boon for entrepreneurs, offering increased mobility, productivity and ROI at shrinking expense. But as useful as modern innovations such as smartphones, tablet PCs and cloud computing are to small businesses, they also present growing security concerns. Following are […]
Five Social Media Mistakes Your Startup Must Avoid An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com While using social media can be an effective marketing idea for startup companies on a small budget, executing them isn’t always foolproof. Falling victim to any of the common flubs can end up damaging your business’s reputation and chances for success. Here […]
An Original Article from 360FinancialLiteracy.com You’ve grown tired of commuting to a job where you sit in a cubicle and do someone else’s bidding. You’ve got a better idea, you can build a better mousetrap, you know you have the knack for being in the right place at the right time, and so you’re thinking […]
5 Little-Known iPhone and iPad Apps for Startups An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com Being a small business owner can be like playing in a one-man band. Accounting, shipping, sales and administrative tasks all fall on you. With this in mind, Apple has put together a collection of apps designed to help any new business owner […]
How Can I Get Free Publicity For My Business An Original Article from 360FinancialLiteracy.com Free publicity may be the most cost-effective way of presenting your product to the public. Generally, it has more credibility than advertising since it gives the impression that the content was written by an independent third party. To get publicity, you […]
An Original Article from 360FinancialLiteracy.com Aside from using your own funds and borrowing from friends and family, there are numerous routes that you can take, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the major options available for funding your small business, and some of the pitfalls to avoid. You’ve got your […]
An Original Article from 360FinancialLiteracy.com Each option involves some element of risk and reward. Whichever option you choose, however, owning your own business offers a chance at more freedom and greater financial rewards.So, you’re thinking of going into business for yourself. You have several options available, and all involve some degree of risk. Do […]
An Original Article from 360FinancialLiteracy.com No matter how careful you are in running your business, accidents happen. And no matter how big or small your business, you’ll have to plan for these and other risks if you want your business to thrive. One way to do this is with insurance. Imagine this: Your custom-made cabinetry […]
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