A survey from American Management Services shows that very few small business owners think they are getting adequate support from the US government during the economic downturn.The poll says more than 63 per cent of respondents feel that the Federal government is doing “nothing” and another 23 per cent say it is doing little.
It also […]
Many startups rely on using credit cards and loans to finance their endevors. But in today’s economy, this can hurt your chances of making it through the recession.
So what’s a small business owner to do?
Cut down on spending and borrowing. Think about how you spend. For example, I use a ton of paper in my […]
With the rise in gas prices and food prices, many small business owners, especially restaurants are having a difficult time staying open.
A National Small Business Association survey of 500 small business owners found that sales and profits had dropped and job growth was at the lowest point in 15 years, problems that could have a […]
Then you might want to check out BusinessWeek’s new contest to name the top young entrepreneurs in the US.
In the process the company is looking for startups with serious potential and the leaders who are making it happen.
But you need to hurry, as the deadline is July 21.
Nomintate yourself, or someone you know at http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/
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I’ve been wondering about your opinion on something.
If you haven’t heard, on June 25th President Bush appointed a new chief of the Small Business Administration (SBA). The thing is, for the third time in a row, the appointed chief, Sandy Baruah, has very little small business experience.
Not only has he never run a company of […]
The cost of health insurance remains the No. 1 problem among small-business owners. That’s according to a new Wells Fargo/National Federation of Independent Business survey.
It found about 59 percent of small firms (three to 199 employees) today offer a health plan, down from 68 percent in 2000.
Are you worried about health care coverage? […]
As part of Success Secrets, this and every Friday, we talk with entrepreneurs and other professionals about building a business.
This week, I’m featuring Michael Port, who the Wall Street Journal considers a marketing guru. Michael is also the author of the bestselling books Beyond Booked Solid and Book Yourself Solid.
He gives us some great ideas […]
Yesterday, I asked the question, “Do startups take vacations?”.
Mike’s comment made me realize how attached I am myself to my iPhone, which gives me access to my business as much as I want.
So this weekend, I have decided to test if I can ‘live’ without my iPhone for three days.
Here’s how I am planning to […]
As a long weekend with a US holiday approaches, I was wondering:
How many startup and small business owners take a REAL vacation?
One of my good friends, who owns an Internet marketing firm, is on ‘vacation.’ She’s still answering emails, sending out proposals, chasing down some contracts… etc.
Is that a vacation? Or is it just a […]
June was quite a busy month, with 60 posts. So it wouldn’t be surprising if you missed something!
Here are some highlights of the most commented posts in June:
Are you treating your business like a buffet?
Can bartering help you?
Hell-oh! Can you be any ruder?
Marketing on a startup budget
What are colleges teaching your youth?
Why every young entrepreneur […]
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Written by Shannon Cherry [email] for b5media.
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