To the outside world your website is the equivalent of your storefront, and your customers expect it to be eye-catching, well-maintained, and always offering something new. However, when you’re on the inside and are caught up in the day-to-day operations of your business, finding the time to focus
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Does your Website Need a Refresh? – 6 Tips for Keeping your Site Relevant and Engaging
Posted by businessdotgov under Online MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 4895 days ago
Recognizing Performance in a Tough Economy – How to Best Reward Stand-Out Employees
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 4902 days ago
It’s that time of year again – annual employee performance review season! And with employee reviews comes the inevitable question of how do you reward high-performing employees, especially in a tough economy? Here are some tips for assessing the best ways to reward your employees based on a strong
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How to Get the Most out of the Holidays – When it’s not Your Busy Season!
Posted by businessdotgov under MarketingFrom http://community2.business.gov 4907 days ago
Ho, ho, ho! It's holiday season once more. But what if the holiday season is not your big selling season? If this is you, read our four tips for making the most of holiday season – and ensuring your business remains top of mind into the new year, with a healthy bottom line to boot.
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10 Tips for Turning around Flagging Sales and Boosting your Small Business Revenues
Posted by businessdotgov under SalesFrom http://community2.business.gov 4909 days ago
If your sales are struggling and revenues are falling, it's essential to conduct a full review of your business to understand where things have gone wrong and where the opportunity lies for turning things around. This is easier said than done when you are living and breathing this stuff each day, b
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Staffing your Business – Four Flexible Options to Consider as you Start-up and Grow
Posted by businessdotgov under Human ResourcesFrom http://community2.business.gov 4914 days ago
How do you staff a new or growing business? Do you dive right in and hire full- or part-time employees? What about turning to friends and family or a staffing agency for help? Here are some options that you might wish consider as you review and prepare for your short- and long-term business staffi
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Transactions and Collections – How to Get Paid and Paid on Time
Posted by businessdotgov under FinanceFrom http://community2.business.gov 4916 days ago
Making sure your business gets paid on time and as seamlessly as possible is critical to your success and survival. Here are some pointers about setting up customer payment options, tips for getting paid on time, and what to do if you don’t!
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Ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week? Get Inspired with the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Posted by businessdotgov under StartupsFrom http://community2.business.gov 4921 days ago
Did you know that all the net new jobs in the U.S. over the past 25 years came from firms less than five years old? This calls for a celebration! And that’s exactly what Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 15-21) is all about - a celebration of entrepreneurship – on a global scale. Learn more about h
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How a Simple Business Plan can Get you from A to Z, and Navigate all Things In-Between
Posted by businessdotgov under StrategyFrom http://community2.business.gov 4923 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on November 3, 2010 4:01 am
It’s doubtful that no two words in an entrepreneur’s vocabulary are procrastinated over more than these two: “Business Planning”. But you don't need a 100 page document to steer your business towards its goals. Here are some tips for creating a simple business plan that can help guide you to succes
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Healthcare.gov – Helping you Find the Right Plan for Your Small Business
Posted by businessdotgov under ManagementFrom http://community2.business.gov 4928 days ago
Everyone from individuals to employers has questions about the Affordable Care Act of 2010 – whether it’s deciphering facts from myths or trying to understand what your options for healthcare coverage are now and in the future. Cognizant of the need to provide the public with more information about
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Preparing for Entrepreneurship – 3 Educational Programs that Help Teens Get into Business
Posted by businessdotgov under StartupsFrom http://community2.business.gov 4930 days ago
Made Hot by: alastair on October 27, 2010 5:21 am
Youth entrepreneurship isn’t just about curbside lemonade stands or girl scout cookie sales – thousands of young people across the U.S. are unlocking their entrepreneurial potential with the help of several organizations whose sole purpose is to educate and motivate the next generation of American
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