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Manufacturing Job Market
Manufacturing Job Market A seemingly contradictory state of affairs characterizes today’s U.S. manufacturing industry. The industry itself has remained strong and profitable, but manufacturing jobs have steadily declined over the past several years. If the...
7 Essential Tools for Startups
7 Essential Tools for Startups As a new business owner, gaining access to the right tools early on can make or break the success of your startup. At their conception, new businesses have a lot of potential. A majority of the nation’s businesses are small...
15 Facts That Can’t Be Ignored About U.S. Manufacturing
15 Facts That Can't Be Ignored About U.S. Manufacturing Manufacturing is the driving force behind the steady economic growth, competitive advantage, innovation and high quality of life present in the United States....
Don’t Forget: Make your tax-free IRA catch-up contributions by Monday April 18th!
Don’t Forget: Make your tax-free IRA catch-up contributions by Monday April 18th! Retirement. In theory, it’s a time for hard-working Americans to kick up their feet and live out their golden years in leisure, as...
Successful Entrepreneurs: Conceive an Idea, Take a Risk, Work Hard, Sneer at Doubt, Work Harder.
Successful Entrepreneurs: Conceive an Idea, Take a Risk, Work Hard, Sneer at Doubt, Work Harder. Although Andy Yochum may not be a household name (yet), his tenacity and entrepreneurial persistence certainly echo the...
Nine start-up funding techniques that work in any industry
Nine start-up funding techniques that work in any industry When starting a business, an entrepreneur faces many challenges. One of the biggest? Raising capital. New technologies and platforms give entrepreneurs...
Entrepreneurial Success: how mom and pop shops can compete with the 800-lb. gorillas of the business world.
Entrepreneurial Success: how mom and pop shops can compete with the 800-lb. gorillas of the business world. In an oversaturated online retail market, competing with retail giants is a tricky thing. What is a...
Late 941 payments? New IRS program could lead to an unexpected visit
Late 941 payments? New IRS program could lead to an unexpected visit Staying in Compliance with Your 941 Tax Payments Is Easier Thanks to New Help from the IRS. Right? "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "The IRS." "Ummm..." There's really no funny answer to...
Successful entrepreneurs: personal crisis leads to triumph
Successful entrepreneurs: personal crisis leads to triumph Entrepreneur, heal thyself. Here's how a personal crisis led to entrepreneurial success. Meet Gary Schreiner, coach, trainer and consultant for entrepreneurs. "I was a successful lawyer," Gary...
Crowdfunding: is it right for your startup business? Part two.
Crowdfunding: is it right for your startup business? Part two. Is Crowdfunding a viable option for financing your small business startup? Part two. In the first post on crowdfunding, we discussed what it is, and provided some general information on this peer-to-peer...
Crowdfunding your startup business: Everything you Need to Know
Crowdfunding your startup business: Everything you Need to Know Is crowdfunding a viable option for financing your small business startup? Part one. Sure there are lots of economic programs and incentives for...
Can good business ethics be bad for an entrepreneur’s business?
Can good business ethics be bad for an entrepreneur’s business? Entrepreneurs value good business ethics. But is it possible for good ethics to be bad? Your reputation is your biggest asset, and bad business...
What you should know about Obamacare for 2016
What you should know about Obamacare for 2016 Is Obamacare Killing Small Business in America? What You Should Know for 2016. Too dramatic? Killing small business? Maybe. You decide. In any event, it can't be argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) with...
Successful entrepreneurs: get back up after they fall
Successful entrepreneurs: get back up after they fall Mix together: Being raised by Italian immigrant grandparents who loved to cook With being a natural-born tinkerer And then toss in a “hard-wired” entrepreneurial mindset, one that could only tolerate four years in...
Successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of company culture
Successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of company culture Be true to who you are. Don’t define your company’s culture by the catchphrase of the day. So says Michael Krasman, CEO and cofounder of UrbanBound, a...
Cloud computing small business survey: changing workforce
Cloud computing small business survey: changing workforce Because of cloud computing, the workforce continues to rapidly change – and it’s crucial that business owners keep up. To get insights into this accelerated trend, backed up by solid original research, we...
Successful entrepreneurs have (and teach!) great customer service skills
Successful entrepreneurs have (and teach!) great customer service skills 80% of companies THINK they provide good customer service, but only 8% of their customers would agree. This statistic is provided by customer...
Successful entrepreneurs tell the truth – and clinch the sale
Successful entrepreneurs tell the truth – and clinch the sale Truth, says national speaker and consultant Barry Maher, is the ultimate sales tool. It’s the ultimate because it’s ethical – and because it’s effective....
Successful entrepreneurs target smart business niches
Successful entrepreneurs target smart business niches “From aquatic sporting goods for dogs to Michelle Obama-inspired fashion websites, niche products and services have the potential to generate big bucks if they capture the hearts, minds and wallets of a dedicated...
Successful entrepreneurs: effective delegation strategies
Successful entrepreneurs: effective delegation strategies We recently talked to Kevin Hopson, co-founder of TaxPoint -- an online tax filing software with both free and paid versions -- about his experiences as an entrepreneur...