Small Business Operations - Business Exchange Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T09:06:34.346-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:small-business-operations Anita Campbell acampbell287 How to Cash in on Your Excess Inventory | Business.com's What Works for Business Blog urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13896036066540890326-f1db1c8344350968139a4b14a19ad3b6 2009-11-25T12:58:24.144-05:00 Excess inventory can be a serious financial drag for any business. But what to do with excess items – no matter what they are or where they came from – can be a difficult dilemma. Selling what you have through normal channels – special sales, for... Excess inventory can be a serious financial drag for any business. But what to do with excess items – no matter what they are or where they came from – can be a difficult dilemma. Selling what you have through normal channels – special sales, for... blogs.business.com http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2009/cash-excess-inventory/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 0 0 0 0 Internet Business Idea Number 1: Affiliate Marketing urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1534826425931234190-901582c241f2ee18ddbd2236695cc1f3 2009-11-24T03:46:05.052-05:00 If you want to venture on internet marketing and still don’t have any idea where to start with, you may want to consider affiliate marketing. If you want to venture on internet marketing and still don’t have any idea where to start with, you may want to consider affiliate marketing. internetbiznez.blogspot.com http://internetbiznez.blogspot.com/2009/11/internet-business-idea-number-1.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 0 0 0 0 Dealing with your Global Market urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6242127306692426310-9f6db8e7e89fff361b5b19c41a8bf990 2009-11-24T03:51:12.046-05:00 Dealing with your Global Market Doing business in global market is a wide scale. That means, you need to broaden your work day and your work hours. It is important that your global market feels your presence. You must be available at all time for them. Dealing with your Global Market Doing business in global market is a wide scale. That means, you need to broaden your work day and your work hours. It is important that your global market feels your presence. You must be available at all time for them. luzglobalpreneur.blogspot.com http://luzglobalpreneur.blogspot.com/2009/11/dealing-with-your-global-market.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 0 0 0 0 Strategies: Small businesses can get Black Friday bargains urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15625231610271778689-78ae8e8aaae7eb4e490853c5cac5df58 2009-11-23T09:20:51.435-05:00 By Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY Going shopping on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — is a tradition in my family. No, we don't get there at 4 a.m., and we concentrate on mundane bargains (socks and kitchen gadgets are perennial choices). By Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY Going shopping on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — is a tradition in my family. No, we don't get there at 4 a.m., and we concentrate on mundane bargains (socks and kitchen gadgets are perennial choices). USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/2009-11-20-black-friday-bargains-for-small-business_N.htm Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1 1 0 0 How to Write a Mission Statement That Isn't Dumb urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4703692067683552128-e77532a581768b40f6d5eb729a082134 2009-11-23T12:47:40.215-05:00 Here are four mission statements. Two are from real organizations. Two were created by Dilbert's Automatic Mission Statement Generator. Can you guess which ones are genuine? 1. It is our job to continually foster world-class infrastructures as well... Here are four mission statements. Two are from real organizations. Two were created by Dilbert's Automatic Mission Statement Generator. Can you guess which ones are genuine? 1. It is our job to continually foster world-class infrastructures as well... fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/140/do-something-wordplay.html Jesse Kedy jkedy401 1 0 0 1 Black Friday 2009: It is Time to Shop for Your Small Business Needs urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6317484939288497496-7e0a700b566c36e05e3b59adc9f4422f 2009-11-20T09:24:24.782-05:00 This day next week on November 27 is Black Friday, the start of US traditional Christmas shopping season. It is THE time to upgrade your small business equipments and furniture. This day next week on November 27 is Black Friday, the start of US traditional Christmas shopping season. It is THE time to upgrade your small business equipments and furniture. noobpreneur.com http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/11/20/black-friday-2009-it-is-time-to-shop-for-your-small-business-needs/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 2 2 0 0 Business901 launches Duct Tape Marketing Social Media Training Program - Business901 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2869429958883341573-3a5ff2b554382fe6f5223437cccebea5 2009-11-20T11:09:04.925-05:00 If you want to Be Online, You Need to Learn Online. This innovative coaching program uses coaching, strategy, feedback and accountability functions aligned with a full set of online tutorials and training to deliver the practical, tactical know how so important to the success of the small business. If you want to Be Online, You Need to Learn Online. This innovative coaching program uses coaching, strategy, feedback and accountability functions aligned with a full set of online tutorials and training to deliver the practical, tactical know how so important to the success of the small business. pitchengine.com http://www.pitchengine.com/business901/business901-launches-duct-tape-marketing-social-media-training-program/34674/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 How and Why You Really Can Raise Prices | Business.com's What Works for Business Blog urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16013834825359090125-8089f8f692fb3b6b38b247a0fab647c8 2009-11-19T12:37:50.042-05:00 Dear Dan: The last time I tried to raise prices it was a disaster. Customers revolted. But I’ve cut costs as far as I can, and profits are too thin. How can I raise prices and not lose business? — Once Burned, Price Shy Dear Dan: The last time I tried to raise prices it was a disaster. Customers revolted. But I’ve cut costs as far as I can, and profits are too thin. How can I raise prices and not lose business? — Once Burned, Price Shy blogs.business.com http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2009/raise-prices/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 1 1 0 0 The Basics of a Professional Spreadsheet urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16800349007398055257-4baddc3fb1a8f189ecbad57994ed1138 2009-11-16T11:47:10.146-05:00 As some of you might know, I am putting on an Excel Productivity Webinar series (Sign-Up Here). As a part of my initial research, I recently surveyed 100 professionals to find out their thoughts on spreadsheet creation and training needed for... As some of you might know, I am putting on an Excel Productivity Webinar series (Sign-Up Here). As a part of my initial research, I recently surveyed 100 professionals to find out their thoughts on spreadsheet creation and training needed for... cathyiconis.wordpress.com http://cathyiconis.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/spreadsheet-basics/ Cathy Iconis ciconis331 4 4 0 0 Business Bootstrapping Rule Number 11: Do Not Aspire for a Proven Team urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11943371415407185112-120911e6bb14ddf1fc7679b9f259dc45 2009-11-19T06:39:27.589-05:00 Business Bootstrapping Rule Number 11: Do Not Aspire for a Proven Team November 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment Manpower is expensive especially if you hired experienced and skilled workers. They will of course demand a high pay for their service. Business Bootstrapping Rule Number 11: Do Not Aspire for a Proven Team November 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment Manpower is expensive especially if you hired experienced and skilled workers. They will of course demand a high pay for their service. startupbiz.wordpress.com http://startupbiz.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/business-bootstrapping-rule-number-11-do-not-aspire-for-a-proven-team/ Anita Campbell acampbell287 0 0 0 0 How to Negotiate and Find the Best Time and Attendance Software urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1537087258179980498-daac437dbe3b1a04895f1d147a2cbbbb 2009-11-18T21:35:48.883-05:00 The state of the economy is getting more and more coverage these days. October turned out to be the highest unemployment rate in 26 years with a staggering 10.2%. Small and large businesses alike are now trying to cut... The state of the economy is getting more and more coverage these days. October turned out to be the highest unemployment rate in 26 years with a staggering 10.2%. Small and large businesses alike are now trying to cut... noobpreneur.com http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/11/19/how-to-negotiate-and-find-the-best-time-and-attendance-software/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 0 0 0 0 Is Analytics a Dirty Word? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:834184188851559422-79d36aac0c2bbc8dd023baf4cb18fc41 2009-11-16T11:42:57.105-05:00 Most business owners, especially small business owners, would rather spend time working in their company than on their company. That is why the word "Analytics" can become a dirty word for most organizations. You might just be missing out on a great time saving strategy without employing certain analytics. Most business owners, especially small business owners, would rather spend time working in their company than on their company. That is why the word "Analytics" can become a dirty word for most organizations. You might just be missing out on a great time saving strategy without employing certain analytics. cathyiconis.wordpress.com http://cathyiconis.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=108 Cathy Iconis ciconis331 3 3 0 0 Link Building & Your SEO Campaign urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10416033234237609660-71ec7370ed3719a7e2d87d8734513c85 2009-11-17T21:25:41.708-05:00 With the introduction of Google’s PageRank; a complex algorithmic technique used in prioritizing results for different keyword searches, link building activities have literally started moving northwards. With the introduction of Google’s PageRank; a complex algorithmic technique used in prioritizing results for different keyword searches, link building activities have literally started moving northwards. noobpreneur.com http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/11/17/link-building-your-seo-campaign/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 0 0 0 0 Small Businesses Should Focus on Reducing Debt urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2102172478341037942-60012bc7be7daeb8bef3d7afdbfc3fbf 2009-11-16T11:51:03.708-05:00 The SBA and President Obama are trying to free up more credit and make it available to small business owners. It is great that small businesses are getting attention, but I am going to put in a warning – Debtor Beware. Small businesses should focus... The SBA and President Obama are trying to free up more credit and make it available to small business owners. It is great that small businesses are getting attention, but I am going to put in a warning – Debtor Beware. Small businesses should focus... cathyiconis.wordpress.com http://cathyiconis.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/small-businesses-should-focus-on-reducing-debt/ Cathy Iconis ciconis331 1 1 0 0 Is Analytics a Dirty Word? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:368885697379094339-bcda4fd413e9eb5c8277814fb64f858d 2009-11-16T11:50:02.914-05:00 Most business owners, especially small business owners, would rather spend time working in their company than on their company. That is why the word “Analytics” can become a dirty word for most organizations. You might just be missing out on a great... Most business owners, especially small business owners, would rather spend time working in their company than on their company. That is why the word “Analytics” can become a dirty word for most organizations. You might just be missing out on a great... cathyiconis.wordpress.com http://cathyiconis.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/is-analytics-a-dirty-word/ Cathy Iconis ciconis331 0 0 0 0 Great Clips = Great Growth urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2630412335279914652-89f23d56381d43e1437689846130fec9 2009-11-13T15:44:07.605-05:00 This franchisor out of Minneapolis can't seem to make a mistake... This franchisor out of Minneapolis can't seem to make a mistake... thefranchisekingblog.com http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/great-clipsgreat-same-store-growth.html Joel Libava jlibava813 4 4 0 0 Burger King Corporate's Feeling The Heat urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7947981810327605339-d36e4b881f02e008d0582c10042f1967 2009-11-13T15:47:10.345-05:00 Those $dollar cheeseburgers are causing a lot of headaches. Good for the consumer, but baaaad for headquarters.. Those $dollar cheeseburgers are causing a lot of headaches. Good for the consumer, but baaaad for headquarters.. thefranchisekingblog.com http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/is-burger-kings-1-double-cheeseburger-a-losing-proposition-for-its-franchisees-.html Joel Libava jlibava813 3 3 0 0 Can Free Market Initiatives Save Struggling Small Businesses & Nonprofits? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14594007631926304429-0d06e0fd8115f4c721a43c72d3eca91e 2009-11-13T14:39:21.208-05:00 The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does... The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does... thecostsavingsguy.com http://thecostsavingsguy.com/saving-small-business/ Bruce Judson bjudson427 1 1 0 0 Towards Quality Small Business urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9178038851730864984-627aaf99703fa63a4142151159c42cc5 2009-11-12T05:50:22.030-05:00 Quality of business is oftentimes neglected with some Small Businesses. For the past years, the quality is one of the major considerations when it comes to business operation. However, small businesses of today do not give importance to quality... Quality of business is oftentimes neglected with some Small Businesses. For the past years, the quality is one of the major considerations when it comes to business operation. However, small businesses of today do not give importance to quality... smallbiznezz.wordpress.com http://smallbiznezz.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/towards-quality-small-business/ Anita Campbell acampbell287 3 3 0 0 10 Terrific QuickBooks Extras | Business.com's What Works for Business Blog urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18054025205448429052-981eb4ef0e6e6f194684ec5a9c0199d9 2009-11-11T12:49:47.968-05:00 With millions of small and medium businesses using QuickBooks to manage their financial affairs, the industry for QuickBooks “add-ons” has blossomed. Add-on programs are essential to many small and mid-sized businesses because they are often the... With millions of small and medium businesses using QuickBooks to manage their financial affairs, the industry for QuickBooks “add-ons” has blossomed. Add-on programs are essential to many small and mid-sized businesses because they are often the... blogs.business.com http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2009/10-terrific-quickbooks-extras/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 1 1 0 0 Basic Rules in Starting an Internet-Based Business urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10828368910829629515-c968e84d73434eca8925ab23f6ef28b8 2009-11-12T05:49:16.370-05:00 I have formulated below the four basic rules when starting an internet business. I have formulated below the four basic rules when starting an internet business. internetbiznez.blogspot.com http://internetbiznez.blogspot.com/2009/11/basic-rules-in-starting-internet-based.html Anita Campbell acampbell287 0 0 0 0 10 Small Businesses That Surprise and Profit from It urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17296472398432311519-4bd4da47b4a0bf5de41c3967729a2204 2009-11-09T20:44:41.295-05:00 The founder of Standout Jobs writes that surprise is an underused element in business. Read a list of 10 small businesses that use it well. The founder of Standout Jobs writes that surprise is an underused element in business. Read a list of 10 small businesses that use it well. blog.winningworkplaces.org http://blog.winningworkplaces.org/blog/winning-workplaces/0/0/10-small-businesses-that-surprise-and-profit-from-it Mark Harbeke mharbeke724 3 3 0 0 FBI Says ‘Money Mule’ Scams Now Top $100 Million urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3199938978554187309-12239c8a99e6e8153b79de2da0de8156 2009-11-04T13:55:27.102-05:00 The hackers looting bank accounts of small and mid-sized businesses... have now racked up approximately $100 million in attempted losses, the FBI said Tuesday. The hackers looting bank accounts of small and mid-sized businesses... have now racked up approximately $100 million in attempted losses, the FBI said Tuesday. wired.com http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/11/fbi_mule/ Kristy (Lash) DelMuto klashdelmuto405 5 4 0 1 Franchise Marketing; Doing The Social Thing? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10199428964034145002-a6c84773e078958417ce38430e606cf9 2009-11-08T12:57:42.451-05:00 Full-time position only. It's a full time job top stay on top of your social media marketing stuff.. Full-time position only. It's a full time job top stay on top of your social media marketing stuff.. thefranchisekingblog.com http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/social-media-marketing-by-franchise-companies-cant-be-a-parttime-gig.html Joel Libava jlibava813 2 2 0 0 Caution: Social Media May Be Closer Than They Appear - Search Marketing News Blog urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14883762351803010064-8d52752f4b86a361424b6835c8b7565c 2009-11-10T04:07:46.382-05:00 They need to be read with answers now, not next year. Anyone who looks at social media through the passenger side mirror needs to be cautioned: Social media may be closer than they appear. They need to be read with answers now, not next year. Anyone who looks at social media through the passenger side mirror needs to be cautioned: Social media may be closer than they appear. blog.searchenginewatch.com http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/091108-230126 Anita Campbell acampbell287 0 0 0 0