How to Win Government Contracts
Entrepreneur Lloyd Hawthorne launched his Bronx-based Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery in New York City in 1989. But his first really big break came in the 1990s, when he won contracts to supply food to the prison at New York’s Rikers Island and the New York City public school system.
Read More The Mobile Site vs. Mobile App Debate: When You Really Need an App
Ten years ago, debates raged over whether or not small businesses needed websites. These days, an online presence is a given, and the heat is on to provide an intuitive mobile experience.
Read More 4 Reasons Your Link Building Isn’t Working
One of the most integral parts of any SEO campaign is a link-building strategy. If you have implemented a link building strategy but are yet to see any SEO benefits, these are some of the ways in which you might be going wrong.
Read More US Restaurant Sales Expected to Increase in 2014
How is your restaurant looking for the 2014 forecast? Multiple media outlets have been reporting that U.S. restaurant industry sales are projected to go beyond $683 billion in 2014, which would be an increase of 3.6 percent from 2013.
Read More A Basic Assumption of Customer Satisfaction: Reconsidered
One of the basic assumptions that have been considered sacrosanct is high levels of customer satisfaction lead to increased market share. Some recent research suggests that there this assumption may not be universally true.
Read More Pick the Entrepreneur Lifestyle Alternative for You
You are an aspiring entrepreneur, eager to dump the corporate grind, and work to the beat of your own drummer, but you can’t come up with that killer idea to save the world. What are the alternatives that will give you the independence you crave, and challenge your business acumen?
Read More What is the most advantageous way to transition from our existing domain/company name to a new domain/company name?
A business that changes its name can notify the IRS of the name change by following the procedures described at the IRS website below. Provided the name change does not require the business to obtain a new Federal Tax ID number (TIN), also known as a Federal Employer Identification Number or EIN, the IRS will change the business name assigned to the business’ EIN.
Read More Banish the Workplace Bully
Bullying doesn’t always end on the playground. Here are some recommendations on how small businesses can recognize and eliminate workplace bullying.
Read More 5 Crucial Leadership Lessons from a Working Mom
I have been an executive director for 10 years, a mom for three, and I have a lifetime of work ahead of me. Five key things have helped me get to where I am today and will continue to guide me in the future:
Read More Big Changes in Franchise Marketing
When comparing franchise brands, look at who plays a role in the marketing of the franchise and where franchisee fit into it. See whether the company is responding to changes in consumer behavior and preferences, or sticking with tried and true even when it’s no longer working. You might discover something very important to your decisions.
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