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Now is a Good Time to Revisit Your Business Plan
May 7, 2020
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Consider Factoring as a Financing Alternative
April 22, 2020
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How to Make the Most of a Difficult Situation
April 7, 2020
Question: In a recent article you said “Your SCORE business counselor can assist you to establish a contingency plan that will enable you to deal with situations like the... Read more
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Does My Business Insurance Cover the Coronavirus?
March 24, 2020
Question: I have purchased a Business Owner policy for my retail business. Will my policy cover loss of income from the Coronavirus?
Answer: A Business Owner policy typically... Read more
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Defining Your Business Model
March 12, 2020
QUESTION: I am thinking about starting a lawn care business. What are the pros and cons I should consider?
ANSWER: Regardless of the type of business you are considering, there... Read more
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How to Select the Right Insurance for Your Small Business
February 21, 2020
QUESTION: I am a relative newcomer to the Naples area and do not have many contacts here. I need guidance in selecting the right insurance for my small business. Any suggestions... Read more
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Mistakes Small Business Must Avoid
February 3, 2020
Question: I understand that many start-up businesses fail in the first two years. Can you offer insights as to why and how to avoid the most common mistakes?
Answer: There are a... Read more
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New Year Business Resolutions
December 24, 2019
Question: 2019 has been a relatively good year for my small business and I want the momentum to continue into the year ahead. Where should my focus be, looking forward?
Answer:... Read more
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How to Value a Service Business
December 19, 2019
Question: I am considering the purchase of a service business and find it difficult to find a bank that knows how to value the good will of its customer base. What can you suggest... Read more
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CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CRITICAL TO BUSINESS SUCCESS
November 27, 2019
QUESTION: I am starting my business and will have a number of employees interacting with our customers. These will be mostly young and part time employees. I can give them the... Read more
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Is My Worker an Employee or Independent Contractor?
November 8, 2019
QUESTION: I am a general contractor and unsure how the Internal Revenue Service will view my relationship with sub-contractors. Are they employees or independent contractors? ... Read more
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Delegating Tasks to Others is Smart Business Practice
October 10, 2019
Question: I own and operate a small business with 10 employees. Time management is a problem for me as I am constantly called on to answer questions I believe can be handled by... Read more