BizOp Blogs

San Francisco Chronicle: * Even loyal customers eventually use other suppliers, so you’ll have to acquire new business in order to maintain the status quo – or to survive a difficult market. * List the firms that compete with your customers. Each company on that list is a potential new... More

PR Web: 1. Plan for the Future. Write down your goals and visualize the future, your personal and business success. Read “The Attractor Factor” by Joe Vitale. Require your employees to develop professional growth plans. 2. Time Management. People are your inventory. Have your employees... More

PR Web: Get the knowledge, attitudes, values, and actions for starting and running a successful small business with the new book, ‘DNA of the Young Entrepreneur.’ Part philosophy, personal experience, and practical advice from author Sean McCauley show how he went from poverty to wealth.... More

Austin American-Statesman: * Look for coupon codes. Always take a moment to search for a code before you place an order online. I tend to use retailmenot.com because it’s a neat, uncluttered site. Just type in the name of the site you’re using to see what coupons and discounts are available.... More

MarketWatch: Successful small business owners are constantly balancing the need to invest in new productivity-enhancing technology with the impact on their bottom lines. But between now and the end of the year, with the help of two unrelated economic factors — increased IRS Section 179 deductions... More

PowerHomeBiz.com: Video Marketing – Video marketing is a powerful and versatile tool for your online business. You can introduce yourself, detail what you offer on your site, demonstrate your products/services, offer free instructional videos etc. Use your imagination and propel your business forward!... More

nebusiness.co.uk: Parents and carers are being targeted in a £1m effort to persuade them to start their own businesses. The campaign aims to highlight the benefits of running a business to young mums or those who have caring responsibilities and need to manage their working life around their other... More

PR Web: At the Law Offices of Barron & Posternock, in Moorestown, NJ, our experience, as well as those of our clients, has left us sensitive to the numerous legal mistakes small business owners make. We offer this in an effort to help you avoid them. Pre-Formation 1.Starting a business while employed... More

Best Syndication: 1. Make sure you have the skills and experience required for the job. If the employer wants someone who types 80 words per minute, then you need to meet that requirement. Don’t fake it because many jobs will have a test or an interview and you’ll eventually be found out... More

CaymanMama.com: Step 1 – Obtain an Employer Tax ID All businesses, large and small, are required to pay federal and state taxes. In addition, local taxes must be paid depending on the state the business is in. A business owner who is just starting out needs to obtain employer tax identification... More

Business Wire: Prospective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from. They can check out www.UnleashingIdeas.org for all the details. The Week, Nov. 17-23, offers a first-ever,... More

Washington Post Blogs: The U.S. government is the world’s largest purchaser of goods and services so it’s no wonder that many small businesses aim to fatten their bottom lines by landing a lucrative federal contract. At least 23 percent of federal agencies’ spending must go to small... More

4hb.com: 1. Internet Access – Every online business owner must have access to the Web. But consider this. The market is so flooded with ISPs that you have a lot of room to dicker. Start by searching the Internet under keywords like “cheap internet access” or “discount isp”... More

smSmallBiz: Slash Expenses Streamlining your business can help you stay in the black even when customers make fewer purchases. Be sure to call in overdue accounts receivables, sell off unsold inventory and analyze expenses such as office space, supplies and even your company’s phone bills. “Cut... More