MARKETING: Why Discount Tire gets my vote, again and again
There are plenty of “low-tech” companies exploring ways to build social media into their marketing strategies
with outstanding results.
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WOJTOWICZ: Stimulus is expanding small-biz lending
The economic stimulus package allocated $375 million to the U.S. Small
Business Administration so it could offer more generous terms to small-business borrowers.
Blogging is no longer optional for entrepreneurs
In 2009, blogging is not optional. If you have a business, you
must have a Web site. If you have a Web site, you must have a blog!
A post-stimulus survival guide
Instead of waiting around for the state to save your business, plan strategically to survive.
How to innovate your way out of this recession
It doesn’t matter what industry you are in or how well you have prepared–we will all be affected by what has taken place
in the financial markets over the past several months.
The bright spot on dark days needs to be you
Today, your team members are drowning in negativity and they need someone to inspire some hope into their day.
Have a plan to motivate and keep key employees
The success of many closely held businesses is dependent on their key employees. These employees may not be family members
and probably will never be owners of the business. Nevertheless, their efforts help increase the value of the business.
Market owner: “Look into the future”
Georgetown Market has stayed in the health food game since 1973, in part because of owner Rick Montieth’s ability to see down
the road.
Note to Hoosier entrepreneurs: Fight on!
Great leaders are not born out of good times â?? they are born out of severe challenge.
To survive lean times ahead, small businesses must plan now
Small businesses should plan for the worst while being attuned to what is happening in their industries, and to their customers.
Lean companies have best chance to survive
Make your business look as attractive as possible to your banker because you are competing for financing with other small
businesses.
Name change, consolidation streamlines company mission
The corporate name change to ‘That’s Good HR’ strengthens the identity of staffing firm.
Turbulent times spell opportunity for small businesses
Healthy banks have adopted stronger risk prevention measures for good reasons, but it’s important to know that well-performing
banks are still writing loans for small business and servicing their needs every day.