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Getting Your Business Through a Recession
March 27, 2019
QUESTION: The economy is improving but I remember the devastation caused by the 2009 economic meltdown. How can one best position their business to withstand another business... Read more
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So, You Want to Start a Business
March 15, 2019
Question: I have an idea for a new business. Where do I start to develop a strategy?
Answer: A business, whether commercial, retail, not-for-profit, or non-profit is “your baby”... Read more
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Employers Would be Wise to Address Needs of Young Parents
March 6, 2019
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Things to Consider When Starting a Second Career
February 24, 2019
QUESTION: I am 55 years old and am considering a career change. What advice can you offer me?
ANSWER: The Bureau of Labor Statistics state that if you are over fifty you’re in... Read more
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SCORE Naples Helps Collier Small Businesses Succeed
February 12, 2019
Question: I have been encouraged by another local entrepreneur to seek out a mentor to help develop a viable business strategy. Please tell me what the SCORE organization has to... Read more
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What is the Wisdom in Buying a Failing Business?
January 24, 2019
QUESTION: I am considering buying a local business that is losing money. Other than acquiring it at a bargain price, what other factors should I consider?
ANSWER: The major factor... Read more
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Business Must Anticipate Change, It’s Inevitable
January 5, 2019
QUESTION: My business is doing well but experience has taught me that I should not become complacent. How can one stay competitive and ahead of the competition?
ANSWER: It has... Read more
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Human Capital Investment Can Yield a Better Bottom Line
December 20, 2018
Question: How can I get the associates at my business more engaged and productive so they will better serve our customers?
Answer: Companies are now facing a range of urgent... Read more
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ACCOUNTANT OR BOOKKEEPER FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS?
December 6, 2018
QUESTION: I am a relatively new business owner and use the QuickBooks accounting software system by Intuit. Do I also need the services of a bookkeeper or a Certified Public... Read more
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Reading One’s Body Language
November 29, 2018
Question: I have heard there are ways to know what someone is thinking by reading his body language. Is this true?
Answer: Numerous articles have been written about body language... Read more
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ARE YOU DERIVING ANY BENEFIT FROM YOUR COMPANY WEBSITE?
November 8, 2018
QUESTION: I have invested a lot of time and money developing our company website. However, to the best of my knowledge, I can’t attribute one sale to this marketing tool. How do I... Read more
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How Liquid Are Your Assets?
October 17, 2018
QUESTION: I have a 2 to 1 ratio of assets to liabilities, yet I sometimes find I am running short of cash needed to pay monthly expenses. What am I missing?
ANSWER: Based on... Read more