When starting a new business, the last thing an entrepreneur wants to hear is that it could fail. Unfortunately, certain factors can lead to a business owner needing to file bankruptcy. Let's hear from Diane (name changed) about her experience.
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Insuring Your Small Business Start Up
Are you covered? The best reason to purchase comprehensive insurance for your business is to ensure that you don’t incur substantial financial losses in the event of something unforeseen happening.
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Tips to Cut Down on Shoplifting for Small Businesses
If you own a brick and mortar store, consider these tips to reduce the chance for shoplifting at your retail site.
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Build a Better Credit Score for Your Small Business
Having a good credit score is imperative for any small business owner. Here are some simple measures you can take to show your business is creditworthy.
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Going for Growth: How to Get Funding in a Tough Economy
Despite a tough economy, there are still options for obtaining business funding. Read on to learn more.
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Data Storage: It’s Not as Tough as It Looks
If your business is on a quest to better manage your data, one or more of these storage options may be right for you.
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Following a Passion Leads to Small Business Success
In Cedar Falls, Iowa a small business owner is living her dream. After opening Scratch Cupcakery only two years ago, owner Natalie Brown is preparing to launch a second retail outlet of her popular store.
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How to Approach Anonymous Haters Online
Small business owner, Kris Ruby, polled several entrepreneurs to get their take on dealing with hateful blog comments. Learn tips on how to deal with anonymous hateful blog comments. Then share your tips for a chance to win!
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Tips on When Promotional Items Work and When they Don’t
Looking to invest in promotional products for your business? Learn 3 marketing tips to make sure your items wind up in the right hands.
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Back to the Basics of Marketing – Relationships
Adam Obrecht of AO Wealth Advisory shares the inexpensive ways he attracted new clients during his first year of business. As he shows, a big budget isn't needed to be successful.
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3 Secrets to Staying Motivated with Your Small Business
Any small business owner has a significant amount of self motivation, but there are always times that a little extra encouragement is useful and even necessary. When that happens remember these tips to help you remain motivated in your work and living.
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How to Start a Debt Management Business
If you have a passion for helping others and are good at making financial decisions, then running a debt management firm may be for you. Learn what's needed to start one here.
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Don’t Spam Your Potential Customers
Today I'd like to offer a quick tip to the social media savvy entrepreneurs out there: please don't spam your potential customers! Use social media as a tool to connect, not to annoy. :-)
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A Solopreneur Makes Millions
DAP World CEO, Doug Pick, sold over 35MM ear plugs last year as a solopreneur. Hear his story, and learn how to make it your own.
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Go Local on the Web – Twitter Chat – 09.27.11
If you're a small business owner with a physical storefront, then you don't want to miss Business on Main's first-ever Twitter chat "Go Local on the Web." In this moderated chat, learn how other entrepreneurs used the Internet to drive foot traffic to their stores, increase sales and improve customer relations.
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Are you Scrappy? Share Your Business Reinvention Story & Win $100
Are you scrappy? Has there been a time when you had to re-invent your business because something just wasn't working? Read on to learn how one entrepreneur did it, and share your story to win $100.
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