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October, 2011

How the Economy is Killing Americans

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 10:21
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CreditLoan just rolled out a very compelling infographic, showcasing statistics on how the US economy is actually affecting our health. It looks like Americans are cutting back on basic necessities. Healthy nutrition and medical practices are declining; stress and anxiety are on the rise.

Can I Bank on a Loan for My Small Business?

Submitted by Dave Thomas on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:03
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Your business dreams are sitting there waiting to be hatched, but money is the issue. On the other hand, your small business is in desperate need of some financial assistance or is looking to expand and needs a little kick in the wallet.

As President Obama pointed out in September regarding the American Jobs Act, everyone understands that small businesses are where the majority of new jobs start.

Five Top Tips For Identifying New Sales Leads

Submitted by Gavin Stewart on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 13:41
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Whether we are in a new recession or slowly grinding our way to a brighter future, anyone who runs a business knows that they need to focus on two things right now. First they need to make sure they are managing their expenses prudently, ensuring that their costs match the demand they are seeing.

The Five L's On How To Open A Cupcake Shop!

Submitted by Brad Richardson on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 16:56
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It's obvious as our economy struggles that there are a lot of folks who have figured out how to open a cupcake shop. You see them on main street in bigger cities and operating from homes in small towns. It's a growing business and many have found their profitable niche in this exciting opportunity. However, if you are thinking of trying your hand at the cupcake industry there are five L's you should consider.

4 Things To Think About Before Setting Up Your Small Business

Submitted by Jamie Simpson on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 18:02
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Everyone wants to own a business and work for themselves, and you are getting ready to do it. However, no small business started on a whim, no successful ones anyway. There are many things you need to consider before your business dreams become a reality, and this article will help you realize the four most important things you must think about.

Business Niche

How business will change in 2012

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 16:42
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Christian Lanng, CEO of Tradeshift, the fastest growing social network for businesses shares a few predictions on how business will change in 2012: 

1. Local will be the new global: A lot of manufacturing and sourcing of services are going to be local again.  Rising cost of transport will force larger customers to buy locally and a new generation of low cost automated manufacturing equipment will make small business competitive again.

Read This Before Getting Your Business Involved With 'Daily Deal' Websites

Submitted by Jim McCarthy on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 09:29
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Although my company (Goldstar) isn’t in the daily deal business, we live in an adjacent neighborhood. It’s a less crowded place, and the neighbors aren’t as likely to be in foreclosure on their houses or  dodging collection phone calls. And because we only sell tickets to live entertainment, the block parties are a lot more fun. They’re less about oil changes, laser hair removal, 2 hot dogs for $4, and botox.

Five Leadership Lessons Learned In A Canoe

Submitted by Eileen McDargh on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:12
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One hour north of Ely, MN, off a gravel road called Echo Trail, Little Indian Sioux River meanders through lily-pad waters and past beaver houses to meet Loon Lake.  It’s but a tiny part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a vast chain of lakes and rivers that divide Canada and the United States.