Advertising through Your Customers

By Scott Miller | Dec 20, 2012
The best advertising in the world comes from your best customers, not broadcast advertising or flyers or billboards. The credibility for word of mouth advertising is incredibly high, making it important to turn your customers into a powerful advertising force for your business.
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What Is a Sales Alliance, And How Can It Help You?

By Matt Tarkenton | Dec 19, 2012
The cost of marketing your business to new customers is a huge expense for small businesses, and the results are uncertain while you’re spending the money. One way to use your resources more efficiently and market directly to people who are interested in your product or service is through a sales alliance.
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Improving Your Business Credit Score

By Kevin Sasser | Dec 19, 2012
Your business’s credit score is based on the same principles as your personal score. But there are scenarios where your credit score may not accurately reflect your business’s financial stability. If you feel that is the case, here are some steps you can take to improve your score.
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What Are Some Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions?

By Bill Wortman | Dec 18, 2012

You know that there are a lot of deductions you could claim for your business, but are you doing what you can to claim all of the deductions you are eligible for? Many tax deductions are commonly overlooked by small business owners, but they can save you a lot of money.

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What Exactly Is a “Virtual Office”?

By Joel Maloff | Dec 18, 2012

The cost of telephone services for small businesses is expected to rise dramatically in the next few years. The use of “virtual office” phone services give small businesses the appearance and professionalism of larger companies, but at a much more economical price. For those of us involved in the creation and growth of voice communications…

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Lowering Online Fraud to Lower Transaction Fees

By Bluefin.com | Dec 18, 2012

Fraud risks are a significant driver of transaction fees, especially for merchants who process payments online. Merchant processors will assess your fraud risk exposure on a number of factors, and there are security measures you can put in place to reduce your transaction fees.

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Traps with Self Help

By Jason White | Dec 18, 2012

Small business owners are naturally do-it-yourselfers, and that instinct can spring up when legal issues arise. While there are plenty of self-help books and websites available that promise to save dollars in the short term, this can be risky. You have to know which resources to trust, and which to avoid.

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Controlling Legal Costs

By Jason White | Dec 18, 2012

As a small business owner, you want to be as efficient as possible with your money. Legal costs are an important part of that equation. You can prevent your legal costs from becoming a big problem with a few basic controls.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors

By Bill Wortman | Dec 18, 2012

You are looking for the best employees you can possibly find. For some business owners, using independent contractors is the best option. This guide will help you distinguish between contractors and employees, and break down the pros and cons of independent contractors.

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