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Though many studies have been conducted and articles written attempting to pinpoint why half of new small businesses don't make it past five years, in reality small businesses often fail as a result of several, simultaneous factors. The following are ten root causes of small business failure. Read More

As the price of basic commodities including corn, soya beans, wheat, sugar, and precious metals continues to rise, as fuel continues to command well over $100 a barrel, as the U.S. Dollar weakens and inflation starts to rear is hoary head, small businesses are getting squeezed. Read More

For the past two weeks, I've needed to take an unplanned sabbatical from the Frugal Entrepreneur to focus on my family. While away, I spent some time thinking about the blog and evaluating my progress. Read More

In business, being successful is not just about choosing when to seize upon an opportunity; it's not just about knowing how to incorporate the latest and greatest techniques; it's also about realizing when something you're doing isn't working and being able to just let go... Read More

Many people know that they can save on fuel costs by not idling their vehicle, staying within the speed limit, and keeping their vehicle conditioned, but there is much more you can do, especially as a business owner, to keep your gas expenses down. Read More

Whether or not we like to admit it, we all view the world through the lens of our personal biases and stereotypes. It's an unavoidable fact of human nature. If you accept it and go with it, you'll only gain- both in business and in life.   Read More

Emergencies can and will happen, and often when we least expect them to. If you own a small business, then knowing how to properly prepare for and respond to an unexpected crisis can be the deciding factor between the recovery of your business and it's permanent closure. Read More

The cataclysmic destruction in Japan should serve as a reminder: as much as we think we are in control, we're not. In an instant, life can throw us a strong, hard curve ball, forever altering the way we live or do business. Read More

To many small business owners and the self-employed, health care is a costly burden, and over the past few months this expense has only grown. But all is not lost. With some effort it is possible to have usable health coverage while keeping costs to a minimum. Read More

As a professional going into business for yourself, you will likely face the dilemma of what to charge for your services. Should you chose incorrectly on price, it can cost you a tremendous amount of money and potential clients. These five steps will help you to avoid such a loss. Read More