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May 21, 20135 Proven Tips for Generating More Referral BusinessYou've worked hard to make a customer happy. Now how do you get them to send more customers your way?
May 20, 2013Hiring an IT Consultant? Look for These Specific QualitiesChoose the right tech guru to keep your business running with these suggestions from IT consultants.
May 17, 2013Before You Snoop Online: What Employers Need to Know About Using the Internet in Hiring ProcessThinking of using social media check up on a potential new hire’s background? Tread with care.
May 16, 2013Anti-Compete Lawsuits on the Rise: Can Your Non-Compete Agreement Stand Up in Court?A business owner asks new employees to leave behind customer lists, intellectual property, proprietary information, etc., should they ever depart the company. It’s called covering your assets. But there’s a downside. Done improperly, such an agreement may be a lawsuit waiting to happen.
May 15, 20133 Insiders’ Tips to Government ContractingThe federal government spends billions of dollars a year on private-sector contractors. You deserve a piece of that pie. There are a number of small yet significant steps a business can take to help land that coveted government deal.
May 14, 20133 Tips to Guide Your Hyperlocal Strategy"Hyperlocal" marketing can help focus your promotional efforts on those most likely to buy. Whether it's online ads guided by GPS to reach a particular user, or something as real-world as a strategically placed poster in a bus shelter, by narrowing geographic focus, it’s possible for a small business to go right to the core of its potential market.
May 13, 2013Kickstarter Alternatives Success StoriesMeet three small businesses that made it with crowd funding sources similar to Kickstarter.
May 10, 2013How to Kickstart Your Business with KickstarterKickstarter has become the go-to source for the crowdfunding set and has helped fund nearly 40,000 projects since its launch in 2009. Could your business be next?
May 9, 20135 More Ways to Lower Your Health Insurance CostsLooking for even more ways to lower your small business’ health insurance costs? Read these 5 additional suggestions.
May 8, 2013Unusual Employee Perks To Keep Your Small Business Staff EngagedSmall business doesn’t have to mean small perks. As many owners, managers and staffers can attest, there are plenty of ways to get creative to offer incentives employees want most.
May 7, 2013When the Tax Man Cometh, You Want an Expert in Your CornerShould you do your own taxes? Is it a good idea to crunch the numbers yourself? The answer is subtle and complex, dependent on a range of variables. And if you just finished filing your taxes, you may already know the answer to the question.
May 6, 20135 Tips for Finding a Business Accountant That FitsWho do you want on the other end of the phone line when you encounter a crisis? Finding just the right number-cruncher for your business is no trivial matter. Learn what to look for and how to tell who is a good fit.
May 3, 2013Are Employee Background Checks Worth the Cost?Learn how certain business types are more appropriate for pre-hire background checks than others and how liability should be considered in advance.
May 2, 2013When Can You Mix Politics and Business?Sharing your opinions publicly can backfire when customers disagree, but when a position supports your core business, it could make sense.
May 1, 20135 Steps to Open Book ManagementWe show you how to make the transition to sharing financial and operational information with employees.
April 30, 2013How to Start a Cleaning BusinessThinking of starting a janitorial business? Here are key considerations to keep in mind.
April 29, 2013Should You Disclose Company Salaries to All Employees?Disclosing salaries to employees can help with retention, but there are still some drawbacks.
April 26, 20133 Ways to Address Workplace RomanceFollow these tips to protect your company from the potentially negative consequences of employee relationships.
April 25, 2013How to Start a Business in PennsylvaniaFind resources and information for starting a business in the Keystone state.
April 24, 20133 Easy Ways to Offer Employees DiscountsCheck out these simple, free or low-cost ways to provide your employees with extra benefits.

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