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November, 2013

The Five Business Expenses That Can Be Cut Down Every Month

Submitted by Hannah Whittenly on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 10:47

Whether you run your own business from home, or work in a managerial position at a larger company, there are certainly business expenses that can be cut down to save money. Some of these might be obvious, but others are likely expenses that never occurred to you could be eliminated.

Four Tips to Help You Launch Your Food Startup

Submitted by Marlena Stoddard on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 10:52

If you're launching a food startup, chances are good that what you do best is cooking, baking, or otherwise creating amazing food. The business side of food distribution, however, is just as important as creating delicious food. Luckily, there are a few tips that can help you get started on the right business track, so your product is easy to sell as well as scrumptious.

Using Big Data to Boost Your Small Business Performance

Submitted by Zoe Maldonado on Fri, 11/08/2013 - 10:14

Data mining is not only for multi-national corporations with billion-dollar budgets. As a number of industry journals have recently pointed out, data analytics is undergoing a sea of change. For the first time in history, analyzing gazillion terabytes of information generated from cash flow, sales transactions, and other business dealings is not just possible for small businesses, but it is actually profitable as well.

What Can an Employee Stealing From You Truly Cost?

Submitted by Jay Fremont on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 10:09

Employee theft each year takes a devastating toll on businesses both large and small.

However, its impact is greatest on the small businesses that can least afford the financial consequences of employee theft.

Alternative Financing vs. Venture Capital Which Option is Best for Boosting Working Capital?

Submitted by Tracy Eden on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 10:12

There are several potential financing options available to cash-strapped businesses that need a healthy dose of working capital. A bank loan or line of credit is often the first option that owners think of — and for businesses that qualify, this may be the best option.

Holiday hiring is heating up! How to Find the Best Holiday Workers

Submitted by Raj Sheth on Tue, 11/12/2013 - 09:41

While the holiday season brings with it the biggest, and often the best, business problem that many retailers face – too much business – business owners can turn this busy time of year into the most profitable and manageable through better hiring practices.

6 Tricks to Increase Revenue for Your New Startup

Submitted by Meghan Belnap on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 11:44

Getting a startup off the ground can be difficult, but it is possible. You just need to know how to market yourself to increase revenue at the beginning, when you have a small customer base and a lot of bills to pay. If you can get through this stage, you are well on your way to running a successful company.

Saving the Business When Times Are Tough

Submitted by Tristan Anwyn on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 09:34

What can you do when your small business is losing money?

It can be easy to panic and start laying off staff or cutting major costs right away, but that isn't always necessary. There are other measures you can take to reign in your costs, thus making the most of your finances and easing the financial burden.

5 Inventive Ways You Can Use an iPad to Make Your Business More Customer Friendly

Submitted by Chaleigh Glass on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 10:08

It comes as no surprise that iPads are generally regarded as personal technology for casual use. It makes sense-- iPads are a lot like cellphones these days in that they possess a wealth of information and are conveniently portable. Computers were once seen the same way. Fortunately, some businesses are realizing the helpful capabilities of iPads and how they can help them become more accommodating to consumers. You might be wondering how to adopt this approach for your own business. Here are five ways you can use an iPad to make your business more customer friendly.

Charity Winter: 4 Tips For Successful Holiday Fundraising

Submitted by Liz Goldberg on Fri, 11/15/2013 - 10:59

For non-profits, the holiday season is Christmas in, well, December. The tidings and good cheer leads to a spike in generosity that can catapult your non-profit into the new year with financial momentum. A well-planned holiday fundraising campaign separates a non-profit from the dozens of other organizations searching for donations. Rule number one: Make your campaign unique. The Salvation Army has a tight lock on most malls and department stores. Stand outside ringing a bell for your non-profit and you'll look more like a Grinch than a good person. It's been done. A social media campaign that raises money based on the the number of posts, on the other hand, will draw fresh attention to your cause.