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One of the more perplexing questions small business owners ask is, “Why did I lose that deal?” or even more worrying, “Why do I keep losing deals?” Whether you sell to other...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 07:40
Cash flow is king for small businesses and the self-employed. But planning cash flow is easier said than done, especially if you’re not a numbers person. However, if you’re going to...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 07:35
Hiring new employees is an opportunity, but it’s also a huge risk. So perfecting your interviewing skills is critical. But what kind of interview questions are most effective at helping you...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 07:49
Do you think of yourself as a flexible employer or even just a nice one? According to a recent report by the California Chamber of Commerce (and covered here by OPEN Forum) – The Top 10 Things...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, July 23, 2012 - 06:44
Negotiation, like networking, is one of life’s necessities that you either love or hate. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s face it, negotiation is almost an everyday...
by Tim Berry on Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 11:33
One of the most important benefits of good business planning is strategic positioning. Especially as technology advances and markets grow constantly more narrow and more defined, positioning...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 07:13
If you are new to freelancing or thinking of becoming a freelancer, you’ll no doubt have lots of questions, especially about the legal and regulatory paperwork you need to obtain and manage...
by BusinessCredit on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 11:57
We can all agree that email is another tool used for exchanging information. But when it comes to business, it plays a much greater role then many people seem to realize. Unfortunately, one of the...
by Rieva Lesonsky on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 11:34
Every day, like many of you (or hopefully most of you) I network—from the comfort of my home or my office. I spend a good part of my day participating in social media, posting on...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 07:21
If you run a home-based business, you probably are an object of envy for your family, friends and neighbors. “You’re so lucky!” or “I wish I could work from home” are...

by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 19:06