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When is it the right time to hire an employee?

By Rick on Jan 27, 2012 0 Comments

Generally speaking, a business that is growing is a business that is hiring. Businesses that feel confident in their future are the businesses that are interested in adding staff and expanding in… Read More »

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DIY Accounting or Hire an Expert?

By jason on Jan 20, 2012

It’s a decision every business owner must grapple with: do your own accounting, or hire an expert. On one hand, there’s a lot to be said for taking the job into your… Read More »

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Do I Need a Website Package or Web Hosting?

By jason on Jan 13, 2012

Small business owners are sometimes confused about all the various website hosting and creation services being marketed to them. It can be especially perplexing if you are new to the Internet and/or… Read More »

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What Kind of Business Insurance Do I Need?

By jason on Jan 6, 2012

Running a business can be a risky affair. We frequently hear stories about grocery stores getting sued for slippery banana peels, restaurants being accused of food poisoning and similar fiascos. Construction sites,… Read More »

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How to Stretch Your Advertising Dollars

By jason on Dec 30, 2011

There is an old ad industry slogan that goes “I know half my advertising dollars are wasted – I just don’t know which half!” The mere existence of this slogan is a… Read More »

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How To Establish Business Credit

By jason on Dec 23, 2011

Establishing corporate credit is sort of like getting your first job: the ultimate “chicken and egg” problem. Which comes first? If lenders favor businesses that already have credit, how do you obtain… Read More »

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Get Help: Resources To Help You With Website Building

By jason on Dec 16, 2011

Building your new website doesn’t have to be a lonely struggle. As you think long and hard about what your website will become, it pays to take advantage of the many helpful… Read More »

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The Basics of Getting Online

By jason on Dec 9, 2011

Getting your business online for the first time can be intimidating. You know you need a website. You know you need a domain name. But where do you actually start? With so… Read More »

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Ten Steps To Online Marketing Success

By jason on Dec 2, 2011

Internet marketing has a tendency to bewilder those who are new to the subject. With so many different tactics and strategies (banners, search engines, e-mail auto-responders, social media, media buying, etc.) the… Read More »

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How to Thrive in a Down Economy

By jason on Nov 18, 2011

Nothing gets people thinking about their finances faster than a down economy. After absorbing countless “gloom and doom” proclamations from the media, many of us begin wondering if our own savings, budgeting… Read More »