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Every business has customers who can't or won't pay and this can seriously mess with your cash-flow - or, if they never pay, your profitability. But there are several ways you can deal with these tough customers and get better at collecting the money owed to you. This article provides some tips to Read More

Sometimes, no matter what precautions you take or how well you manage your receivables, there are just some customers that won’t pay on time, even if at all. But, there’s still hope for you to get the money you deserve. Here are 5 ways to deal with late paying customers: Read More

Social media is double-edged sword for small businesses. While small businesses should encourage employees to use social media it is also necessary to establish policies on it use to avoid potential problems and liabilities. What policies should you put in place? Learn in this article. Read More

If you deal with people in any capacity, you are performing some level of customer service. Regardless of your business or line of work, the way you interact with people affects your bottom line – whether it is monetarily or personal advancement. Read More

There are a lot of potential pitfalls that you may fall prey to while building your business, but some are much more tempting than others. This article describes 5 temptations - things that may seem like a good idea at the time - that actually have the potential to bury your business. Read More

I recently discovered that my inner perfectionist had won the battle against efficiency and productivity. And as a woman working at home, accountable for my own time and results, I knew I had to find a way to outsmart this crippling inner voice. Read More

If you're using social media to advertise or promote your products, you're still bound by the same consumer laws as any store. Surprisingly, you're also responsible for claims made by fans and followers. Read More

Over 87 percent of small businesses are unprepared for data breaches that may occur online or through other traditional methods. Both paper and electronic documents are at risk of being stolen and used improperly. What are the risks and how to avoid them. Read More

What is customer loyalty, why it is essential to build customer loyalty and how it can be the difference between success and failure for any business. Plus how businesses can build customer loyalty and turn one-time buyers into returning customers. Read More

When you start up a new business you're going to be facing some pretty typical challenges. One such challenge is generating sales. In those tentative first months to a year, it is especially important to keep initial customers not only coming back for more, but bringing their friends with them. Read More