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Perspectives, news, and practical information for small businesses
You started a small business knowing you'd make most of your revenue by selling your products or services. But you say to friends, "hate selling. I'm not a good salesperson." So, what are you doing in small business?
With email marketing, social media marketing and online marketing grabbing most of the attention in recent years, you might think direct mail marketing is an outdated concept.
Small businesses facing poor or uncertain financial circumstances may be forced to consider drastic employment decisions including layoffs and benefit reductions.
When small business owners think about marketing, they usually think about attracting new customers. But existing customers are equally, if not more, important.
It takes stamina and energy to run a business. Not only that, but study after study shows that improved fitness actually helps to increase brain power -- and helps maintain that mental edge longer in life.
If you are seeking a business structure with more personal protection but less formality, then forming an LLC, or limited liability company, is a good consideration.