Ultimately, any sale is a gift until you get paid. However, understanding how to get paid for an export sale is especially important, since your buyer could be 10,000 miles away. There are four common ways to get paid for an international order. From the most, to the least, secure method of payme
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How to Get Paid for Your Export Sales
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4047 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on April 2, 2013 5:38 am
7 Tips for a Starting a Successful Customer Loyalty Program
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4047 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on April 3, 2013 5:14 am
Got a loyalty card in your wallet? Email campaigns that target loyalty program members are more successful – generating higher open rates, transaction levels and revenue.
Of course, getting your loyalty program right is critical and it's important to create a program that is accessibl Read More
Of course, getting your loyalty program right is critical and it's important to create a program that is accessibl Read More
How to Demand ROI from Business Planning
Posted by SBA.gov under StrategyFrom http://www.sba.gov 4048 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on March 31, 2013 8:25 pm
By Tim Berry. You don’t always get positive value back from what you do. Business meetings often cost more in wasted time than what they generate in information or business decisions. Many sales and marketing programs cost more than the dollars they generate.
So what about business pla Read More
So what about business pla Read More
Which Tax Form Should You File? Schedule C or the (Easier) Schedule C-EZ?
Posted by SBA.gov under TaxesFrom http://www.sba.gov 4050 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on March 29, 2013 12:11 pm
If you are a sole proprietor, any earnings you make or expenses you incur as a business owner are included as part of your individual annual tax return (Form 1040). To calculate exactly what to report on Form 1040, you must itemize all operational income and expenses on one of two forms – Schedule
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Is Your Business Moving? 6 Tips for Attracting Customers To Your New Location
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4054 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on March 26, 2013 6:06 am
Businesses move for all sorts of reasons. Existing rents may be too high; neighboring anchor tenants may have left; or perhaps you just need a bigger premise for your growing business!
But how can you ensure your existing customers move with you and how can you go about attracting new Read More
But how can you ensure your existing customers move with you and how can you go about attracting new Read More
Need Financing to Buy or Grow a Franchise? New Franchise Industry Programs Can Help
Posted by SBA.gov under FranchisesFrom http://www.sba.gov 4057 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on March 22, 2013 11:13 am
In a bid to boost franchise ownership, many franchisors are taking matters into their own hands and offering financing programs of their own. Meineke, The UPS Store, Gold’s Gym, Masasge Envy and Instant Imprints are just a few examples of franchisors now offering financing to qualifying first-time
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What is the Best Small Business Credit Card for Establishing Creditworthiness?
Posted by SBA.gov under FinanceFrom http://www.sba.gov 4060 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on March 22, 2013 12:54 pm
By Marco Carbajo. With fast access to cash, convenience and all the perks that come along with it, a business credit card is a standard tool used by business owners. But did you know that less than 50% of the credit cards obtained by business owners nationwide are actually in the company’s name? M
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5 Tips for Hiring and Empowering Great Employees
Posted by SBA.gov under ManagementFrom http://www.sba.gov 4061 days ago
Hiring employees is probably the most important decision any entrepreneur will ever make. But relinquishing some of the responsibility of your business to others is tough.
The key to getting it right is finding employees with the right value alignment and attitude (often easier said th Read More
The key to getting it right is finding employees with the right value alignment and attitude (often easier said th Read More
5 Tips for Ensuring Your Blog Doesn’t Get You into Legal Trouble
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4062 days ago
More and more small companies are using blogging to promote their business. And, while you’re busy wondering what you should be writing about, it’s important to assess any potential legal risks you might be taking. Think about it: many bloggers combine original content that they've written with quo
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The Social Storefront – How to Sell Your Products and Services on Facebook
Posted by SBA.gov under MarketingFrom http://www.sba.gov 4064 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on March 12, 2013 10:32 pm
Have you ever considered extending your small business storefront to Facebook? Small retailers are having more success than their larger counterparts when it comes to selling socially with Facebook storefronts proving to be a successful outlet for small businesses with less than $100,000 in revenue
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