Zoho Sheet - Entrepreneurs

Article Number	Topic	Article Title	Due Date	Writer	HTML Title	Tags	Description	Status
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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