When it comes to insurance, small businesses stand to lose the most by not having adequate coverage. Big and small disasters, like the neighborhood power outage or the burst pipes that leads to a business shutting down for just a couple of days, hour, can force an under-insured business to close do
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Do You Have Enough Insurance to Cover Rebuilding Costs After a Disaster?
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4351 days ago
What to Look For in Your Business Loan Agreement’s Fine Print
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4351 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Knowing exactly what you’re signing up for when you enter into a business loan agreement is just as important as rounding up the details and completing the paperwork accurately. With loan agreements, there are devils in the details. That’s why it’s critical to pay attention to the
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How to Market Your Business at Summer Events, Fairs and Festivals
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4355 days ago
By Rieva Lesonsky. Summer’s here and for most communities, that means the season of outdoor fairs, festivals and other events is underway. For a small business, community events like these can be a great opportunity to market your products and services to local residents and other event-goers. Here
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4 Tips for Getting the Sales Department to Buy-In to Your Next Marketing Campaign
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4355 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Are you the person in charge of running your small company’s marketing campaigns? Ever get a sense there’s a disconnect between what the Marketing team and the Sales team are doing?
Successful marketing cannot happen in a silo. This is especially true for small busin Read More
Successful marketing cannot happen in a silo. This is especially true for small busin Read More
Run a Home-Based Business? – Find the Licenses and Permits You Need
Posted by SBA.gov under LegalFrom http://www.sba.gov 4356 days ago
Made Hot by: Marketing_Mashup on June 17, 2012 4:52 am
By Caron Beesley. IF you’re starting a business from home, it’s important not to overlook the fact that your business is still subject to license and permit laws. Here's some information about the general guidelines that apply to home business licensing and permit requirements as well as a link to
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A Raise or a Benefit: You Choose
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4357 days ago
By Barbara Weltman. Companies that have survived the economic downturn of the past several years may be in a position now to reward employees that hung in during tough times. Many workers have not had raises in years or have even seen wages and benefits cut. Before you jump to offer a raise, think
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Small Business Lending is Improving: Tips for Finding and Securing the Right Loan
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4358 days ago
By Caron Beesley. If you are looking for capital to finance your startup or business growth, many signs suggest that lending markets are showing renewed vigor.If your small business has struggled to get financing in the past, or if you’re thinking of getting a loan to fund new growth, here are some
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Never Run Out of Blog Topic Ideas: Here are 36
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4362 days ago
By Anita Campbell. Writer’s block is something that affects even the most prolific at one point or another. Just look at all the abandoned blogs out there. It’s as if one day you wake up and can’t think of anything inspiring to write about.
Well, I’m here to show you it’s easier than Read More
Well, I’m here to show you it’s easier than Read More
5 Tips for Using Differentiators to Increase Your Small Business Sales
Posted by SBA.gov under SalesFrom http://www.sba.gov 4362 days ago
By Caron Beesley. What makes your business different from the competition? What you do with that knowledge can make or break your business. Specifically, are these differentiators clearly defined and part of your sales strategy?
No business can survive by selling on price alone. Here are some Read More
No business can survive by selling on price alone. Here are some Read More
Do you Extend Credit or Bill Your Customers Later? What You Need to Know About the FTC’s Red Flags Rule
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4363 days ago
By Caron Beesley. Identity theft is on the rise,impacting more than 10 million consumers each year.To help combat this threat, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just implemented new regulations designed to help prevent identity theft, known as The Red Flags Rule. If you are a small business th
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