The Older Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success
May 27th, 2010 by john
By Jeff WuorioLinda Nagamine is much like any other entrepreneur. She’s energetic.
Tags: Should ‘Franchisee’ Be Your Next Job Title?
May 27th, 2010 by john
In today’s tough economic climate a significant number of unemployed executives and managers are investigating franchise opportunities as an alternative to finding another job. Truth be told, most of these former executives would probably rather have their old jobs back, or at least something new that pays the same as their old position and has more or less the same responsibilities.
You Violated a Loan Covenant. Now What?
May 25th, 2010 by john
By Randy MyersFledgling New York City-based filmmaker Vigil Chimé understood that she could get into trouble if she missed a monthly payment on her bank line of credit. So she always paid on time.What Chimé didn’t realize was that there were other ways her line of credit could get her into hot water. Beyond requiring timely repayment, virtually every bank loan contains additional stipulations, or covenants, that must be met to keep the loan in good standing
Entrepreneur Learns to Say No
May 25th, 2010 by john
In motherhood and business, you often feel like the days are long but the years go by so fast. In fact, I can’t believe it’s been five years since I did my first interview with the queen of mompreneurs, Julie Aigner Clark, the founder of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side.My business has changed so much over the past five years, and I’ve learned so much. I figured hers has, too, so I thought I’d check in to see how her experience has evolved.I found Aigner Clark just as kind and gracious as she was during our first interview.
6 Ways to Create a Memorable Customer Experience
May 21st, 2010 by admin
It is often the little details that customers recall even more than the product they purchased or the service they received.
Don’t Let Family Drama Derail Your Business
May 21st, 2010 by john
Curtis Krietzberg started out as a corporate guy, but family business was in his blood. He spent many years watching his father and uncle manage restaurants together, so when Krietzberg was ready to leave the corporate world, turning to family made sense.
Netbook or Laptop?
May 19th, 2010 by admin
By Dan BriodyBuying computers can be a trying experience for any small business. And it’s not the prices that make it so difficult; those have come down considerably over the years. No, the problem is the explosion of choices that are available today, any one of which can turn the purchasing process into a torturous journey into techno-jargon and self-examination: Is our company mobile enough to buy laptops
Great Salesmanship Is a Way of Life
May 18th, 2010 by john
Investment guru Peter Lynch–the man who put the Magellan mutual fund on the map–was a passionate advocate for investing in what you know; from the stores you like to shop in to the products you can’t live without.In effect, Lynch was saying that wise investing is a way of life.
Marketers, Meet Your Future Customers
May 13th, 2010 by john
As we look toward a future beyond the recession, marketers are fixing their sights on the customers who will be at the core of the economic recovery. In the past it was the Baby Boomers, with their optimistic attitudes, sheer numbers and buying power, who helped pull America out of recessions.
5 Great Excuses to Buy an iPad for Your Business
May 13th, 2010 by admin
Sitting somewhere in the murky no man’s land between smartphones and traditional laptops, and retailing for a hefty $499 minimum, Apple’s iPad still remains a large question mark from a small-business owner’s standpoint. While some ambitious entrepreneurs have found ways to make the tablet PC work for their particular operations, others continue to wonder why they should toss their trusty old notebooks. Looking for an excuse to add one of these must-see devices to your own IT budget?
