I have several small businesses that I operate outside of my day job. For each of those, including a flash mob company and blogging business, I use a PO Box for my address instead of my home address. I think that is an important protection and I encourage all business owners that don’t have a […]
Will Your Small Business Succeed or Fail?
March 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
Entrepreneurship is a high risk and volitile endeavor. The infographic below explains that only 35% of small businesses are still around in 10 years. Check it out to see why so many small businesses fail and how you can try to stay ahead of the curve when you are getting started. Related posts you might like: Creating […]
Vendor Diversity
February 25, 2013 By 6 Comments
One common problem for small businesses is managing their vendor relationships. Countless small businesses have failed because they couldn’t get the supplies or services they need at a fair price. Here are some ideas to best manage your supplier relationships so you don’t end up with problem vendors. Find Multiple Vendors When you start […]
How to Manage Your Investments in 2013
January 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
The New Year will see many investors vowing to make the most of their finances. Unfortunately, those hoping for advice from their bank or building society may be in for a nasty surprise – as of January 1st, new rules from the Financial Services Authority mean that many providers will be withdrawing their face-to-face advisory […]
Does Your Business Need a Company Blog?
December 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
Blogging has become more than just an online trend, it has become an important part of business and marketing in the modern economy. The Value of a Blog Unless you are a media company, your blog does not make you money directly. It is a tool that can funnel people into your site to […]
