Has the recession hit your small business the same way it’s affected others across the nation? To find out, read on for the results of the Small Business Success Index. Created by Network Solutions and the Center for Excellence at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, the study monitors the competitive health of [...]

Can’t afford to hire full-time employees right away? Most startups can’t, but on the other hand, you can’t do everything yourself. You need to concentrate on the important aspects of getting your business off the ground. But who’s going to handle the loads of administrative tasks that always end up draining your time? Many small [...]

A good personal credit score is one of the most valuable assets you can have as a small business owner.  To keep it sound, make sure you manage the score as frequently as possible. Monitor it and pay close attention to any forms you fill out when you’re seeking credit. Here are three tips for [...]

Entrepreneurs are at risk not only of being gouged by creditors with excessive interest rates and fees, there are also so-called “loan experts” that may be more dangerous. If you find a company that promises to get you a cash loan in exchange for an up-front fee, beware.  I have worked with hundreds of clients [...]

Everyone likes to get free stuff. Look around your house or business. How many things bear the name of another company? A coffee mug or pen, maybe a baseball cap? Are you ready to get your company name on giveaways for your customers? Premiums boasting your business name, your logo, and a special message are [...]

If you’re thinking about starting a new business but don’t have the money to get it off the ground, you’re not alone.  There are millions of people who say “if I only had the money I could start my business today.” Based on my experience working with thousands of successful entrepreneurs around the world, though, [...]