BizOp Blogs

Emediawire: The Success Mechanics (a division of Burg-Scott Communications, Inc.) today announces an essay/video contest to award a business makeover coaching package valued at $10,000. Contest entries are being accepted on or before June 9, 2008 and the winner will be announced at Extreme Business... More

ZDNet: If you are like most small businesses, you are considering investing in a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone system for your business, but are unsure of the costs and reliability. You think you may experience some savings by reusing your existing company infrastructure, like network wiring,... More

You’re unlikely to get an SBA government-guaranteed loan if you already have too much debt, but there are ways to improve your chances. BusinessWeek: Question: My son was in an accident and I borrowed money to pay his medical bills. Before the accident, I hoped to get an SBA loan to expand a construction... More

Net Business Blog: When you type a certain term in Google, chances are the result will show a Wikipedia page somewhere at the top of the search results. Have you ever considered using this online encyclopedia as a tool to drive traffic to your website? If so, then you are among the large number of marketers... More

Chicago Tribune: Going green is a hot topic among businesses these days. In fact, many companies, from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to Hewlett-Packard Co., have changed the way they do business in an effort to be more environmentally conscious. But what can a small business with limited dollars do to help... More

Business Opportunities And Ideas: Having racked your brains for weeks to find the perfect home business idea there can be a sense of elation when you finally decide this is it – I’ve found my big idea. The excitement can soon evaporate however when you’re faced with the next challenge –... More

Springwise: As the weakening economy causes purse strings to tighten, consumers are increasingly looking for new ways to earn a little extra cash. Enter My Gold Party, which facilitates Tupperware-style parties focused on helping guests sell their unused gold. Launched earlier this year, My Gold Party... More

TheDay.com: Thinking of starting a business? In need of marketing advice for your existing business? Then consider tapping into the services of the southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, which dubs itself the counselor to America’s small business community. It’s valuable advice –... More

PC Magazine: Google today announced the widespread availability of the new Google Sites app. Launched back in February, the site was initially limited to use by companies and organizations. Integrated into Google Apps, Sites gives users the ability to create Web pages that can be securely hosted by... More

No matter what kind of business you own, repeat business is its life blood. Having dependable repeat business depends on great Customer Service. But most small businesses can’t afford to have a department completely devoted to customer service. So, what is the solution? CNN.com tells how one small... More

It may not be the sexiest topic in the world, but every small business has to have Worker’s Compensation Coverage. Unless you know what you are doing, you can get stung badly. Allbusiness.com has an excellent article about that. Here is some of it– More  Read More →

Solutions Are Power: You have a great product or service and you want to create a business online to market and sell your offering. You likely will have (at least at the beginning) production, operation, and/or delivery issues that will require your focus and attention. However, during your initial... More

BizThreads: When you planned to start your small business, you probably set up some expectations as to what you could achieve in a particular period time. Here are some ways to ensure that you get what you want from your best-laid plans. * Draw Up A Time-Based Business Plan. Until you have a business... More

Stockhouse: Owning a small business is always a challenge, but especially when the economy is in a well documented downturn. The Federal Reserve recently noted more banks are raising lending standards for small businesses, blaming tightening credit conditions on a less favorable economic outlook. The... More