Monthly Archives: July 2012

Three Principles of Finance Management

No doubt your goals when running a small or family business include creating wealth for the business and gaining adequate returns on the risky investments your business will undertake. Accomplishing these requires good strategic planning and effective finance management. But … Continue reading

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SERIES

Small Business Consultants Discuss Incentives for Going Green Incentives for Small Business Owners Going green, or being more environmentally friendly with business practices, is socially responsible but can be costly for many businesses today. Fortunately, the government now offers tax … Continue reading

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Getting Reviews on Google+ Local

Do you want to ask your customers for a good review on Google+ Local so that others can see your exceptional service levels? Just ask!

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What We Won by Participating in the Social Madness Contest

Let’s be clear. My business of 5 employees was decidedly mid-pack after the first round of Social Media Madness. We did not go forward to the second round. We had a few dozen points after the two-week period, while the … Continue reading

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The “Three-Legged Stool” of Project Management

Taking On Special Projects Requires Project Management From time to time, your company will need to take on projects to increase business or inject a much-needed change into your workplace.  Projects are one-time efforts by definition, and they will require … Continue reading

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Three Customer Relations Management (CRM) Questions- ANSWERED!

Your service and product operations affect your customers’ experiences with your small business, and providing quality goods and service, as well as a positive interaction with the customer, is the key to good CRM.  Many companies today go out of … Continue reading

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