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An autoresponder is a cool software package that will automatically send an e-mail to any e-mail address that signs up or opts in to a mailing list. It is most often used to follow up with subscribers to an e-mail newsletter or other e-mail list. You can send one follow e-mail through an autoresponder or several. Read More

With Facebook launching its redesigned pages for businesses early this year, many have flocked into the social media site, hoping to leverage this free function to increase their online presence. And expectedly, not all pages turned out to be successful. In fact, most turned out to be disastrous. Read More

A common problem in F&B industry is dealing with payment card issues related to running tabs and adjusting tips. Recent developments require F&B establishments (F&B) to evaluate their current procedures. Read More

Employees are your number one asset. Here are 6 ways to invest in that asset without breaking your bank. Read More

Several years ago I discovered that a direct correlation between silent problems and business performance exists. Companies that deal with their potential and real silent problems quickly perform at a much higher level than companies that allow their silent problems to accumulate. So naturally as an executive coach, I spend a disproportionate amou Read More

This post won't be popular with the franchise brokerage community..... Read More

My business partner Bronwen and Nick had their second child a few months ago. Talking to her about the activities of her baby and four year old I realised we can increase our marketing skills learning from children. Read More

Each business has 7 ages: enthusiasm, naivety, attention, maturity, expansion, leadership and exhaustion. Read More

Succession Planning in every family owned business should begin at the birth of the next generation and should never end. The values, common sense, integrity and vision taught to your children are the basis of his or her ability to take over your business and be a productive business owner Read More

Are you in the market for a new piece of commercial real estate for your new or existing small business? Chris Hurn, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercantile Capital Corporation, explains why the SBA 504 Loan Program has several advantages over ordinary, conventional loans for small business owners buying commercial real estate. Read More