If you are a business owner, you know that sales for the past few months have become increasingly questionable.  Some businesses are losing sales and some remain unaffected.  Brandt Smith, author of Wealth and Wisdom, offers up 7 helpful tips in his blog article titled, “Recessionproof Your Sales“. 
To me, the most important key is to focus on […]

Ron Balla had a really great idea for a product.  His brother worked as a police officer and found a need for a more secure way to detain suspects and preserve evidence.  This resulted in the invention of The Balla Base. 
Ron was a recent guest on The Small Business Trends Radio show where he discussed […]

Sometimes business cards are the first way that a new customer or client may come in contact with your business.  It’s important that they get the best impression of you and your business in that instant second.  I have come across a lot of cards that don’t leave much to be desired.
One of the worst mistakes I […]

Clients and customers put their trust into our business knowledge and abilities.  So what happens when we make a mistake?  Ivana Taylor gives some good advice in her blog article “Ooops…Can Fessing Up Actually Increase Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty?”.
Honesty is the only way trust can remain in a business relationship.  Nobody likes admitting mistakes but if […]

So, you have a small business and you are looking to hire some new employees.  A family member asks you for a job, do you consider hiring him or her?  Surely, hiring family members has to have its pros and cons.  Tom Lindstrom, author of The Home Business Archive, touches on this topic in his blog […]

As bloggers we often feel it’s our personal right to speak our mind and opinions, but how much is too much?  This can be a sticky situation if you find yourself at opposite ends with a big business.  If faced with a defamation lawsuit with one of these big guns, I would have to bet […]

Working from home can be both a blessing and a curse.  It often is easy to get side tracked by the distractions of everyday life.  Staying organized and focused is key to working from home.  Buzz, author of Biz Threads, offers up some helpful tips in his blog article titled “How To Save Time In Your […]

New debates arise everyday regarding whether we are currently in a recession or not.  Regardless of the answer, the effects of the economy are undeniable.  Coping with the rising costs of gas, food, and utilities; families and businesses are having a hard time keeping their heads above water.
These uncertain times have resulted in consumers becoming […]

Sometimes we all need a change, either in our personal lives or our businesses.  However, making a big change can sometimes be very overwhelming. 
Anthony Cerminaro, author of Bizz Bang Buzz, tackles this topic in his blog article titled; “Overcoming Resistance To Change“.  Anthony talks about 10 key obstacles and how you can overcome them.
I would like to […]

This past week over at Small Business Trends Radio, show host Anita Campbell asks this very question during the podcast titled “Astrology In Business - Who Uses It?“  In this most recent interview, she speaks with featured guest and renowned astrologer, Rick Levine of StarIQ.com.
Rick discusses the interesting ways planetary cycles can affect the cycles […]