BizOp Blogs

East Valley Tribune: “Going Green” is a hot topic and one of the most popular places in town to talk about how to do it is Green Drinks. Green Drinks is a social gathering for “people interested in the planet,” according to event organizers at a.k.a. Green, a building and resource... More

Times Online: James Caan is the newest dragon on the BBC television show Dragons’ Den. He is chief executive of the private-equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw and has been building and selling businesses since 1985 in various sectors. Today in Britain it is pretty cool to be an entrepreneur. Programmes... More

Entrepreneur.com: 1. Take the high road on pricing. Many startups think they need to undercut their competitors to bring people in the door. That’s a recipe for failure. If your only appeal is a low price, there will be no reason for customers to come back to you if they find a source that’s... More

TheBlogOfThomasJ: 1. Growing Industry – First of all, most everyone recommends a business in the health and wellness or anti-aging industry, because this is where large demand is growing, and it is something that you can share with passion, concern, and emotion. It is hard to do that if you are... More

Earthtimes: Ohio’s supportive businessenvironment and variety of business development programs create an ideal location for small business growth and expansion, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment. The recent... More

Search Engine Land: According to comScore, U.S. Internet users watched 11.5 billion online videos in March, 2008. The average viewer watched nearly three hours of video online. These statistics make video an attractive means for advertisers to reach their audience, and in turn, a potential windfall... More

Globe and Mail: Pete is a friend of mine who is, in a word, paranoid. He’s always willing to share things that you should be concerned about. In the past, I’ve learned that you can be electrocuted while talking on the telephone during a thunderstorm, 200,000 serious injuries happen in the... More

Women Entrepreneur: Delinquent clients are like an acid drip: They eat away at your profit margin and corrode your cash flow. And once a client moves from late-paying to delinquent, it’s usually too late to expect a quick and happy ending. Just as in sports (and war), “the best defense is... More

BusinessKnowHow: 1. Obtain free or low cost business cards at a company such as www.VistaPrint.com. 2. Have a new or rebuilt shopping center opening in your town? Attend the grand opening and chat with the business owners and staff and hand out your free or low cost business cards. 3. Create flyers... More

Young Entrepreneur: 1. Get Away You don’t have to take a vacation to give yourself a break. Spending some time on a hobby you love, such as golf or playing music, can quickly re-energize you. If you’re really stressed out, head for a relaxing place far from the stimulus of a TV, phones and e-mail,... More

Work.com: Investing green with a piece of your retirement, business assets, or general investment portfolio not only sends an important message, but has a long term ability to profit as the world goes greener. Hardcore DIYers may want to take more risk by investing in individual stocks, but I would... More

Entrepreneur Daily: If you’re wondering how the economic stimulus package can help you grow and expand your business, check out SBA’s new tax savings resource center. The website http://www.sba.gov/stimulus includes a fact sheet with a clear explanation of small business tax benefits gained from... More

PTN Blog: At retail, they call it the final foot before closing the sale. The consumer is alone on a shopping aisle. Just 12 inches away from the product on the shelf, and anything will help close the sale. In travel, agents have a far greater advantage – you can close the sale with even a minor... More

Entrepreneur Daily: What’s the biggest concern for small businesses these days? According to a national survey released by the National Association for the Self-Employed, it’s access to health care. “The baker, the house painter, and the 20 million other micro-businesses in the U.S. are struggling... More