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Spend Money On Advertising To Boost Retail Sales This Month
Shared Advertising Helps You Gain Bigger Audience Share
Don’t Just Spend Ad Dollars—Develop An Advertising Schedule

Business Operations
Develop A Plan Now And Count On Profits Later
Establish Business Controls To Focus On Goals
Save On Small Costs To Win Big At The End Of The Day
Don’t Shy Away From Life Insurance—It Protects Your Business
Establish Effective Inventory Control
Do You Need More Effective Inventory Control?
Keep Records To Keep Your Sanity At Tax Time
Obtain Business Insurance As A Safeguard

Business Startup
Plan Before You Take The Plunge Into Deep Waters
Are You Ready To Be A Millennium Entrepreneur?
Is Business Ownership The Right Choice for You?
Are You Dreaming About Being The Big Boss?
Does Franchise Ownership Interest You?
Gather Information Before Investing In A Franchise
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo
Choose A Legal Structure For Your Firm
Base Your Organization On Business Goals And Objectives
Should You Incorporate Your Business?
What Are Common Incorporation Requirements?

Business Planning
Plan For Success, Implement For Results

Customer Service
What Does It Take To Satisfy Customers?
Personal Service Is A Small Business Advantage
Before You Say No To The Sale
Retailers Represent Their Customers
Is The Customer Always Right?
Shop Supervisors Can Be An Asset
Build Consumer Confidence In The Small Service Shop
Small Businesses Offer Credit To Customers

Finance
Business Figures Provide Valuable Information
Is Venture Capital Good For Your Business?
Prepare A Complete Loan Application
Business Valuation Critical Before Purchasing A Small Business
How Much Should I Charge?
Preparation Makes It Possible To Obtain Financing
Are You Prepared To Ask For A Business Loan?
Incorporating Can Open Up Sources Of Capital
Real Estate Can Provide Collateral to Secure Financing
Capital Financing Can Work For Your Business
Learn To Project Cash Flow To Avoid Financial Trouble
Financial Management Of Small Firms Is Different
Commercial Finance Companies Are An Alternative Source Of Financing

Home Based Business
What Are The Essential Elements For A Home Office?
Setting Up a Professional Home Office
Define Home Office Technology Needs Before You Buy
Time Is Money For Home-Based Business Owners
Professionalism In Your Home Office

Information is Power
How to Leverage Business Advice To Its Best Advantage

Internet and Technology
The Internet Is An Information Tool For Business
Why Every Business Needs A Web Site
Creating your Company’s Web Site
E-Business:  Small Businesses Become Virtual Giants On The Internet

Human Resources
Develop A Succession Plan For Business Leadership
Staff Selection Is Critical To Success
Review Effort And Reward Performance
How To Find Promising Job Applicants
Good Employee Attitudes Help You Make Money
Hold Employee Meetings To Promote Communication
Set Goals For Key Employees
How To Avoid Trouble When Managing A Family-Owned Business
Small Business Owners Should Focus On Training

Marketing and Public Relations
Small Business Owners Need New Accounts
Image Is (Almost) Everything
Improve Your Networking Know-How
Make A Positive Impression with Presentations
Include Public Relations In Your Marketing Mix
Choosing A Location For Your Store
Marketing Is An Important Element of Business Success
Know Your Market
Learn More About The Geography Of Your Customers
Focus Group Research Provides Marketing Insight
Public Relations Is Important For Entrepreneurs

Motivational
Attitude And Adrenaline Impact Business Growth
Lead By Example To Grow Your Business

Management
An Effective Owner Solves Problems
Make Effective Decisions
Manage Your Time Effectively
Sales Growth Helps You Grow The Business
Are There Benefits To Leasing Equipment?
Business Life Insurance Is Important
Find A New Product For Your Manufacturing Firm

SCORE
Let Your Ideas Take Flight
Successful Entrepreneurs Know When To Ask For Help
SCORE Offers Quality, Business Counseling
The SCORE Association Marks Milestone: America’s Premiere Business Counseling Organization Celebrates 35 Years of Success

Theft Prevention
Take Steps To Prevent Employee Theft
Guard Against Robbery
Do Not Escalate An Armed Robbery
Develop Systems To Prevent Cash Shortages

Time Management
Your Time Is Money, Spend It Well
Delegation Delivers Results

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