Accelerated Assistance
For a start up, the first few years of life are most critical. It’s a pivotal time that only a fraction of ventures have the...
Margarette Burnette
Open Enrollment: Strategies to Reduce Costs of Health Insurance Coverage
For the companies that are able to offer this important benefit to their employees, the pros say it’s important to reign in expenses and educate...
How to Benefit from a Business Incubator
Incubators are mentoring centers that provide coaching, networking opportunities, and even affordable office space, says Robert Jackson, who operates a business incubator as CEO of...
Negotiating with Suppliers
Cash is king whether the economy is good or bad, and if your company is experiencing a money crunch, it may be time to renegotiate...
Working with Independent Contractors
If you can’t afford the costs of hiring a new employee, but you do have a need for talent, consider outsourcing to find a self-employed...
How the Recovery Act Encourages Small Businesses to Increase Hiring
The recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act promises to help small businesses increase their ability to hire employees, which will hopefully stimulate the economy....
Making Good on Collections
Bad debts should be rare, but sometimes even the most well-meaning customers don’t satisfy their obligations. They may have written a bad check or they...
Eliminating Red Flags on Your Tax Return
Getting audited is probably not on your list of goals for this year. However, if you’re sloppy with your tax returns, you’re practically asking for...
BEing Green: Put Your Old PC to Good Use
Has your computer overstayed its welcome? According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, more than 100 million computers become obsolete each year. One or two...
Three Tips for Managing Cash Flow
With tightening credit markets, entrepreneurs are being advised to watch their dollars carefully. Many companies that fail don't do so because of a lack of...