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StartupJournal | Case Study

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

With smart planning and honesty, a wholesale change in location can be accomplished without an unsettling disruption of the business. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

6 Steps to Effective Small Business Credit Card Management

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

We've entered into a new age of credit for small business. New opportunities apply but credit debt still needs to be approached with caution. Over 2/3 of small businesses use a credit card for expenses with only 40% using a business credit card exclusivel Tagged by smallbusiness under finance,

Complying With the Whistleblower Provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Private companies that implement procedures for reporting and handling whistleblower complaints about company wrongdoing are ahead of the game in terms of building employee morale and reducing legal risks. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

New Rules Combat Identity Theft

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

In an effort to combat identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission will start asking business owners to work overtime when it comes to disposing of private customer and employee information. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

USATODAY.com - Sustaining the family business

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Only a third of the nation's family businesses make it to the second generation, and an even smaller 10% make it to the third generation. With successful family companies increasingly in demand by consolidators and investment bankers, owners are constantl Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Small Businesses Cautious About Arbitration

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Despite their attractiveness as an alternative to the high costs of employment litigation and runaway jury verdicts, mandatory arbitration agreements are still a long way from becoming a viable tool for small businesses. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Freeing Your Inner Think Tank

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

New ideas are the lifeblood of any company. Here's how to keep them flowing. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Loosen the reins, says Google CEO | InfoWorld | News | 2005-05-19 | By Robert McMillan, IDG News Service

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Want to encourage new ideas at your company? Let the engineers run wild, says Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Understanding Business Owner's Policies | Insurance > Insurance Basics

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Basically, three types of insurance are available to protect your business: property, liability and workers' compensation. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Keep Business Paperwork From Overtaking Your Office

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Take the time now to go through your paperwork to get rid of those things you no longer need and file those that must hold onto a bit longer to save yourself frustration and space. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Business 2.0 :: Magazine Article :: Features :: Do This, Get Rich

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Here's a look at the 11 next big things in which venture capitalists want to invest. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Do What's Necessary to Keep a Good Worker (Houston Chronicle)

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

It's one of those gut-wrenching moments that small-business owners dread: when one of your key employees quits. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Number of Health Savings Accounts Increases

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

A recent study shows more employers, employees taking advantage of the health care option. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Microsoft Eyes Small Retailers, Unveils POS Software

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

While the company has long offered its Retail Management System for mid-market retailers, today the software giant announced the release of Microsoft Point of Sale Tagged by smallbusiness under technology,

7 good reasons to call a lawyer

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Here are seven signs that suggest your business may benefit from the involvement of an attorney. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Some Styles Just Flop at the Office

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Managers deal with shirts that show too much and shoes made for the beach. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Performance Problems: Don't Let an Employee's Poor Performance Affect Your Business' Performance

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

By tackling poor performance early, your company will benefit in the long run. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

More Asian women becoming entrepreneurs

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Nationally, the number of Asian women-owned businesses surged 69 percent between 1997 and 2004. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Two Out of Three Small Business Owners Planning Summer Break, According to the OPEN From American Express(SM) 2005 Semi-Annual Monitor

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

Most small business owners are planning to take time off this summer, and fewer will act on the urge to check in with their business while they are away. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,

Time to prepare for storms that may lie ahead | ajc.com

smallbusiness — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:36:00 -0500

It might be hard for small-business owners to focus on disaster preparation when the azaleas are in bloom, but preparing for the possibly catastrophic effects of hurricanes and tornadoes is something that needs to be done now. Tagged by smallbusiness under management,