Catching Your Z's
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man (woman) healthy, wealthy and wise." - Ben FranklinWow. Is managing sleep a hot topic!
Learn, Implement and Stay Competitive
I recently read a great piece by Brian Tracy (author of Eat that Frog! about procrastination and worth your time) about creating your own security.
Case Studies and Testimonials
User reviews have changed purchasing forever. Amazon.com really spearheaded this, and many other giant retailers have followed suit…
EXPOSE Your Small Business
Are you making the most out of every single opportunity to expose your small business to new customers?
Protect Your Data!
I just read an article from a 2009 issue of Fortune Small Business about backing up your hard drive. It had some disturbing information…
Before You Fire "That" Employee...
So you have a "problem child". No business is without one. We all make hiring errors. Or you didn't make a hiring error, but your employee's…
Small Business Success Habits
You've probably seen this story in a couple of different media locations. By eliminating smoking and alcohol, eating right…
Finding YOUR Small Business Mentor
I am a heavy proponent of business mentorship. Throughout the lifetime of your business, having a senior ally…
Make Time for Time Off
I'm a CPA/attorney and I just ended the intense tax period that left precious little time for anything else-family, friends, hobbies…
Start Your Daily Marketing Habit
Marketing can slip to the back burner when you are trying to manage a business. But small business owners…
When Disaster Strikes
Small business owners are exemplary planners. We advocate financial plans, business plans, marketing plans. But do you have a disaster plan?
What Makes YOUR Offer Compelling?
One of the things that current marketing experts, including the team here at Small-Business-How-To.com…
Is Your Business All Over the Place?
I've recently started working with a new retail client. They do manufacturing and sales of trophy-type products.
Say Goodbye to Your Retirement Savings?
Is the government looking to take control of your retirement plans and IRAs?
Bad Employees Can Kill Your Business
I was recently speaking with a new acquaintance at a dinner party who just filed bankruptcy because the landscaping business…
When You've Failed a Customer
Businesses, small and large, are run by people and people are prone to mistakes. The mistakes your employees or you make can cause a great deal…
Get More Business! Show Them You're the Expert
Why do you even care about being an expert, you may wonder? Because customers and clients come from a broad variety…
Increasing Sales: 10 Ways to Get Customers In Your Door
We've been having some interesting Twitter conversations about the concerns of small business owners like yourself.
Would You Let the Government Run Your Business?
Would you like to have a government official or agency running your business? Not unless you want to run it into the ground.
Go for the Small Business GOLD!
The Vancouver Olympics will be ending soon. Steeped in tradition that has lasted thousands of years, the Olympics offer no inherent rewards…