OTHER ARTICLES for BUSINESSES AND NON PROFITS
ARTICLES FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Recession Survival Strategies
This is the first of a number of miscellaneous articles for small businesses.This one has ideas for increasing the "bottom line" during tough times.
Selling Skills Summary
All of us are selling something all the time often just ourselves. Yet "selling" can strike fear into the hearts of most people. However, selling is a learned skill, and not all that difficult when you see what it really is.
Time Management Skills
Busy, and not so busy, people often never seem to have enough time. Learn how to get more of it and get better control of your life.
Importing and Exporting Information
In today's global economy some of the best growth opportunities come from importing or exporting your products. This is a complete manual on the subject.
Ten Rules of Pricing
Strategic pricing can be one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. Here are some "thinking" guidelines for pricing.
Human Resources Employee Guide
When a small business gets large enough it (has enough employees) it can be helpful to have human resource operating policies in writing to guide the actions of employees and supervisors alike. This is a MS Word document which can be easily edited to suit individual situations.
Surviving a Recession
Surviving a recession requires many tools. This one explores the role of the right attitudes and emotional responses for getting through tough times.
Become a Fearless Small Business Owner In Uncertain Times
How to Become a Fearless Small Business Owner In Uncertain Times
By Robin Fisher-Roffer
7 good steps to growing your business during tough times.
Exporting a key for business success
Connecticut firms exported a total of $15.3 billion in 2008, an increase of 11 percent over 2007 numbers. At a time when multiple industries are shedding jobs around the state, this is great news! Many small businesses have export opportunities and just don't realize it.
Developing a Positioning Statement
Position your product or service is key to targeting your best markets. This article summarizes a logical thinking approach about as well as any available today.
Getting Health Insurance
Getting Health Insurance when you are a sole proprietorship of similar small business can be very tough. This article gives you some practical options.
Restaurant Start Up Presentation
Starting up a new restaurant is usually a daunting venture. This PowerPoint presentation will give you the tools to systematically plan and avoid the more obvious pitfalls.
Marketing Research on a Shoestring
Marketing research can sound tough but it need not be. The author, SCORE counselor Tom Greenbaum, is an expert on the topic and has come up with some simple tools that anyone can afford and do.
Linkedin -Its Care & Feeding
Social Media and Networking tools have become key to both small business and personal success. This article offers suggestions for making the best use of Linkedin.
ARTICLES FOR NON PROFITS
Resources for Non Profits
A list of websites that can be helpful to non profits
Starting a Non Profit
How to set up a non profit on your own.
Fund Raising Guide
A complete guide to fund raising for non profits.
Legal Issues for Non Profits
Checklist of legal issues for non profits
Guide for Non Profit Boards
Non profit boards can be confused as to their roles. This describes the issues and how to deal with them.
Local websites for non-profits
A list of websites that can be helpful to non profits
Other Non Profit Websites & Info
A great compilation and legal and accounting info for non-profits and websites listed to get details
New IRS tax form for small Non Profits
In 2010 the IRS came up with a new e postcard tax filing. While it is simple to do, small non profits do NOT want to forget to file this annually. This article describes how to do this.
GETTING STARTED IN ECOMMERCE
USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Introduction to eCommerce
An introduction to the increasingly large topic of eCommerce
eCommerce Boot Camp
A presentation by an expert on eCommerce, Mark Krosse.
Changing World of eBay
Cliff Ennico is an expert on eCommerce and using eBay to get started.
The Importance of Naming an eBay Store
Another article by eCommerce expert, Cliff Ennico
Building an eCommerce Octopus
Still another article on increasing eCommerce success by expert, Cliff Ennico.
Social Networks as a Marketing Tool
It can be confusing to navigate and utilize the increasing number of social networks such as YouTube and FaceBook. Cliff Ennico helps.
Website Design Tips
Linda Kuppersmith ofers some "Right on Target" key points for good website design.
Preparing for Computer Disasters
Linda Kuppersmith describes the options for preventing and recovering critical business data in the event of computer crashes and disasters.
Small Business Social Media Marketing
Social media platforms build buzz, boost business and serve small businesses as low-cost/no-cost marketing tools. Small business owners need to understand how these tools strategically serve and support small business first so they best implement social media strategies to sell products and/or services
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