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Ten Ways to Cut It
It's easy to be negative about cost-cutting. "Everything just costs more," a business owner will say; the subtext being, "What's the use?" Don't give up! There are ways to cut costs. The…
Read MoreThe Entrepreneur: Both Sides
Strong Points Flexible and positive attitude Creative and comfortable with risk-taking Goal-focused and committed to success Organized Energetic Weak Points Impatient with achieving goals Distractible; tolerant of interruptions Distrustful of "the new"…
Read MoreSuccess in the 21st Century: Do You Have What It Takes?
Now that we crossed that much-heralded bridge to the 21st century and once on the other side, there will be new challenges, but many of the secrets of succeeding in independent business…
Read MoreWhen Selling Your Business: Confidentiality Is Key
You've make the big decision to sell. Your books are in order, you've spiffed up the premises. What are you waiting for? Many sellers get to this threshold and then become concerned…
Read MoreStrong Selling Points: Let Your Strengths Work for You
"Independent business owner" is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at "independent business owner" is to let…
Read MoreWhat Every Seller Should Know
Selling your business is a major decision! You have devoted your time, money and energy to building, running and operating your business. It may well represent your life's work. You have decided…
Read MoreTen Steps to the Successful Sale of a Business
1. Make sure you have a valid reason for selling your business. Don't decide to sell because you have had a bad week or because moving closer to the grandkids sounds like…
Read MoreUnder-Reporting Comes Under Fire
What is the true income of an independent business? This is a question of interest to many parties--including prospective buyers, investors, and lenders--but nobody is more determined to know the answer than…
Read MoreConsumers Voice Complaints: And Business Owners Should Listen
"Your salespeople didn't listen when I placed my order, and when I wrote a letter to complain, they still didn't get it right. I guess they don't read any better than they…
Read MoreThe Big Question: Independent versus Employee Status
Are your workers independent contractors or employees? This is a compelling question, especially where the Internal Revenue Service is concerned. Every worker claiming status as a non-employee means payroll taxes and social…
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