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Repaying a Business Loan

If you’re trying to pay down some of your business debt, you might be wondering how long it might take by making the standard payment, or what the impact might…

Direct Marketing Basics

Direct marketing is still effective. The hype and effectiveness of online contact get the most buzz, but it simply can’t replace directly reaching out to customers and prospects with phone…

Naming Your Business

Your business name is usually a customer’s first introduction to you. Make a positive impression by picking a name that attracts attention and trust. It can be a hair-pulling process…

Location, Location, Location

What are the three most important factors when starting a business? Some will tell you it’s location, location, and location. In many ways, it is true. The spot you choose…

Recordkeeping Basics

Keeping your records up-to-date, in a safe place and for the required legal period is tedious, but essential for your small business. Whether you store them in a shoebox in…

Creating an Employee Handbook

As an employer and owner of a growing small business, good communication between yourself and your employees is of utmost importance. As you are growing, and hiring employees to accommodate…

Negotiating with Prospective Employees

Making an offer and negotiating pay with an ideal candidate can be a trying situation. On the one hand, you want to make the best offer possible. On the other…