| 425 | Business Management | Review of Zoho CRM | 11/10/09 | AnneM | Zoho CRM Review: Online Customer Management for Your Small Business | Zoho CRM Review | Review Zoho CRM: http://crm.zoho.com/crm/login.sas | | | | | | | | | | |
| 420 | Sales & Marketing | The Importance of Branding | 11/10/09 | AnneM | How Important is Branding for Your Small Business? | How Important is Branding | Briefly explain the concept of branding and why it is important. Give some examples. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 419 | Franchises | Franchises with Low Startup Costs | 11/15/09 | Bree Underwood | Top Franchise Opportunities with Low Startup Costs | Low Startup Cost Franchise | List and give a brief rundown of several franchise opportunities that have low startup costs. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 417 | Legal Considerations | Creating a Small Business Privacy Policy | 11/16/09 | Ginny Edwards | How to Write a Privacy Policy for a Small Business | Small Business Privacy Policy | Today, every business should have a privacy policy. What should be included in one for a small business? | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 401 | Business Management | Tips on Inventory Control | 11/15/09 | Jean Scheid | Inventory Control Can Make or Break Your Business | Inventory Control | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 402 | Business Management | SCORE Counseling and Resources for Small Business Owners | 11/15/09 | Jean Scheid | How SCORE Can Help the Small Business Owner | SCORE | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 427 | Franchises | What Rules Do Franchises Have to Follow? | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | Obligations of Franchise Owners: Rules, Regulations, and Restrictions That Apply to Franchisees | Obligations of Franchise Owners | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 404 | Funding Your Business | Do You Qualify for a SBA Patriot Express Loan? | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | SBA Patriot Express Loan - Small Business Funding for Military Community | SBA Patriot Express Loan, Military Small Business Loans | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 405 | Funding Your Business | Applying for a SBA Community Express Loan | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | Small Business Funding in Economically Disadvantaged Communities - SBA Community Express Loans | SBA Community Express Loan, Funding in Economically Disadvantage Communities | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 435 | Funding Your Business | SBA Loan Series 3 | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | | | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 436 | Funding Your Business | SBA Loan Series 4 | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | | | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 437 | Funding Your Business | SBA Loan Series 5 | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | | | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 403 | Human Resources | What a Small Business Owner Needs to Know About FMLA | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | FMLA Rules for Small Businesses: Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act | FMLA Rules for Small Businesses | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 406 | Sales & Marketing | Top Ten Selling Tips | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | 10 Top Sales Tips for Closing the Deal | Sales Tips | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 407 | Sales & Marketing | Networking to Grow Your Small Business | 11/20/09 | Jean Scheid | Networking Tips for the Small Business Owner | Networking Tips | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 439 | Business Planning | Writing a Non-Profit Business Plan | 11/25/09 | Jean Scheid | Writing a Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations - Tips and Advice | Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 326 | Business Management | The Latest in Small Business Trends | 11/15/09 | Kay Wiki | Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2009 | Small Business Trends | List and describe small business trends that we have seen in 2009. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 347 | Human Resources | Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses | 11/15/09 | Kay Wiki | Health Insurance and the Small Business Owner - What are the Options? | Small Business Health Insurance Options | Discuss the different health insurance options for small business owners. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 321 | Franchises | Types of Business Opportunites | 11/15/09 | Lucinda Watrous | Explaining the Different Types of Business Opportunities | Business Opportunity | A "business opportunity" is a special classification that is similar to a franchise, but has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Explain what a business opportunity is and list the different types as characterized by the FTC. (Examples: distributorship, vending machine routes, etc.) | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 409 | Business Management | Identity Theft Prevention: Protecting Personal Information in the Workplace | 11/15/09 | Mary White | Identity Theft: What Small Business Owners Need to Know | | This article will discuss steps that small business owners must take to protect themselves, their employees, and their customers from identify theft. The article will focus on the types of information identity thieves seek, where small businesses are particularly vulnerable, and what steps can be taken to avoid experiencing this type of problem. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 352 | Sales & Marketing | Market Your Small Business with Custom Embroidered Apparel | 11/15/09 | Mary White | Custom Embroidered Apparel: Effective for Small Business Marketing | | This article will discuss how custom embroidered apparel can be an effective and affordable marketing strategy for small business owners. It will discuss the marketing benefits of wearing logo shirts, caps, and other items for small business owners. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 408 | Sales & Marketing | Publicize Your Small Business with a Speaker's Bureau | 11/15/09 | Mary White | Public Speaking: Affordable Marketing for Small Businesses | | This article will discuss how small business owners can market their small businesses through community based public speaking opportunities. It will cover what a speaker's bureau is, how one can be used as a great tool for free publicity, what kinds of topics to include, and how to go about booking speaking engagements as a way of promoting one's business. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 424 | Business Planning | Developing a Sales Forecast in Excel | 11/20/09 | Michele | How to Create a Sales Forecast in Excel - Free Excel Sales Forecast Template | Excel Sales Forecast | Describe the process of creating a sales forecast spreadsheet and explain what should be included. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 261 | Sales & Marketing | Ten Ways to Grow Customer Loyalty | 11/01/09 | Milawe | Top 10 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty | Customer Loyalty | List ten things that you, as a business owner can do to build customer loyalty. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 428 | Human Resources | Top Ten Employment Law Questions | 11/15/09 | Natasha Smith | Top Ten Employment Law Questions and Answers for Small Business Owners | Employment Law Questions | | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 431 | Human Resources | Contingent Workers: Who is Legally Responsible for Them? | 11/15/09 | Natasha Smith | Contingent Workers and Employment Law: Legal Responsibility for Temporary Workers | Contingent Workers, Reducing Business Risk | This article will explain the difference between permanent employees and contingent workers (temps). It will also cover the mistakes that some companies make, which will make them the indirect employer legally responsible for the contingent worker. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 432 | Human Resources | Job Rotation Advantages | 11/15/09 | Natasha Smith | Advantages of Job Rotation: Increase Motivation and Reduce Turnover | Advantages of Job Rotation | This article will explain the importance of incorporating a job rotation strategy in the workplace. It will cover how it reduced burnout, turnover, and improves satisfaction and motivation to grow within the company. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 433 | Human Resources | Ways to Increase Employee Satisfaction | 11/15/09 | Natasha Smith | Non-Monetary Ways to Increase Employee Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover | Employee Satisfaction, Retention | This article will explore five ways to enhance employee satisfaction, which will ultimately increase organizational commitment and reduce turnover. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 434 | Human Resources | How to Apply Adult Learning Theories | 11/15/09 | Natasha Smith | How to Apply Adult Learning Theories to In-House Training Programs | Adult Learning Theories, Training Programs | This article will discuss proven adult learning theories, which will enhance the transfer of learning from the classroom to the job. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 441 | Human Resources | Implementing a Sales Bonus Program | 11/28/09 | Natasha Smith | Elements of Successful Sales Bonus Programs | Sales Bonus Programs | If your business depends heavily on the performance of sales associates, a sales bonus program can be a great way to motivate those employees. What elements should a sales bonus program include in order to be successful and fair to both the business owner and sales staff? | | | | | | | | | | |
| 429 | Becoming an Entrepreneur | College Degrees for Entrepreneurs | 11/20/09 | nicolelamarco | Best College Degree to Choose for Becoming an Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur and College | Some entrepreneurs have college degrees and some do not. However, if you will be graduating high school soon and your goal is to become an entrepreneur it is best to have a college degree in this competitive world. So, which ones are best for you? | | | | | | | | | | |
| 421 | Business Planning | Putting a Value on Sweat Equity | 11/09/09 | R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen | How to Determine the Value of Sweat Equity in a Business | Value of Sweat Equity | Define sweat equity and explain how to determine its value when estimating the worth of a business. Give examples. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 418 | Franchises | Should You Use a Franchise Broker? | 11/07/09 | R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen | Pros and Cons of Using Franchise Brokers | Franchise Brokers | Explain what a franchise broker is and list the pros and cons of employing one. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 346 | Legal Considerations | Antitrust and Small Businesses | 11/05/09 | R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen | Antitrust Laws: What Small Businesses Need to Know | Small Business Antitrust | Explain the concept of antitrust and how it relates to small businesses. What does a small business need to know about antitrust? | | | | | | | | | | |
| 430 | Sales & Marketing | Tips for Business Radio Advertising | 11/20/09 | Rhonda Campbell | Advertising on Radio: How to Use Radio to Promote Your Business and Grow Revenue | Advertising on Radio | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 414 | Funding Your Business | The Right Time to Refinance Your Business | 11/20/09 | Ronda Levine | Tips on Business Refinancing: Does Your Business Need It? | Business Refinancing | The article puts together simple guidelines to help business owners decide whether they need refinancing. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 426 | Business Management | Tips for Building Business Credit | 11/22/09 | SusieBrown | What Small Business Owners Must Know About Building Business Credit | Building Business Credit | Info and tips on how to build a business credit profile as well as the common pitfalls to avoid. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 415 | Business Planning | Budgeting Tips for Startup Businesses | 11/20/09 | SusieBrown | Startup Business Budgets: What Should You Include? | Startup Business Budgets | When preparing a budget for a new business, what should be included? | | | | | | | | | | |
| 440 | Becoming an Entrepreneur | The Driving Force of Serial Entrepreneurs | 11/25/09 | Sylvie Colette | Mindset of a Serial Entrepreneur - How to Succeed Over and Over and Over Again | Serial Entrepreneur | Explain what a serial entrepreneur is, and give a few examples of people who fit this definition. Describe what traits are common in these people that drives them on to entrepreneurial success over and over again. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 438 | Business Planning | Top Business Plan Software Packages | 11/25/09 | Sylvie Colette | Best Business Plan Software - Reviews of Top Business Planning Applications | Best Business Plan Software Reviews | List and briefly review the top 5 business planning software apps. | | | | | | | | | | |
| 330 | Funding Your Business | What are Business Lenders and Investors Looking For? | 11/06/09 | W.A. Swan | Tips for Impressing Business Lenders and Investors | Impressing Business Lenders and Investors | When trying to receive business funding, sometimes organization is more important than ideas. What are some ways you can prepare so that you'll impress potential funding sources? | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 423 | Business Planning | Creating a Business Plan from a Flow Chart | 11/10/09 | William Busse | Using a Flow Chart to Develop Your Business Plan | Business Plan Flow Chart | Explain how a flow chart can be used to develop a business plan, giving sample images of the process. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 422 | Funding Your Business | Preparing a Cover Letter for Angel Investors and VCs | 11/10/09 | William Busse | Sample Cover Letter for Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists | Cover Letter for Angel Investors | Explain what should be included in a cover letter for a business plan submitted to an angel investor or venture capitalist. Include a sample letter in the Media Gallery. | Published | | | | | | | | | |
| 416 | Sales & Marketing | Keep Track of Customers with Online Applications | 11/10/09 | William Busse | Best Online Tools for Keeping Track of Your Customers | Keeping Track of Customers | List and describe several online CRM tools that can be used to keep track of customers. | | | | | | | | | | |
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