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By Marco Carbajo. Do your current business credit cards report to your personal credit reports?

If so, you should consider obtaining several true business credit cards that do not report. This will shelter your personal credit for personal necessities such as auto loans, mortgages, stu Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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

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