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Sales versus Marketing
Article Language: English
August 5, 2019
QUESTION: I am in the process of developing a business plan. What is the difference between marketing and sales?
ANSWER: You often hear the terms used interchangeably. While they... Read more
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How to Protect Your Small Business from Hackers
Article Language: English
July 20, 2019
QUESTION: It seems that every day I read about someone that is the victim of internet hackers. What is the best way to protect my small business from these scoundrels?
ANSWER: You... Read more
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5 Mistakes Small Business Should Avoid
Article Language: English
July 17, 2019
QUESTION: I am in the process of setting up a new business. Can you alert me to the key things I should do to avoid costly mistakes?
ANSWER: To begin, you should check out the “... Read more
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How to Price Your Product or Service
Article Language: English
June 17, 2019
QUESTION: I am in a quandary about how to price my products. Can you please provide pricing options for products and services?
ANSWER: There are a number of pricing options,... Read more
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Alternative Sources of Funding for Small Business
Article Language: English
June 13, 2019
QUESTION: I have limited resources and need financial help in starting a new business venture. What programs are available to low income, women and minorities?
ANSWER: To be... Read more
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One-Page Business Model for a Start-up Business
Article Language: English
May 29, 2019
QUESTION: I have been encouraged to develop a detailed business plan for a new business I am considering. The plan outlines I have found online are quite detailed. Is there a more... Read more
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Things to Consider When Forming a Not-For-Profit Business
Article Language: English
May 12, 2019
QUESTION: What are the considerations one must address in starting a non-profit business?
ANSWER: The first thing you should do is find out if your business entity qualifies for... Read more
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Prospecting Made Easy with Library Tools
Article Language: English
April 28, 2019
QUESTION: I am relatively new to the sales business. Can you offer any insights how to locate potential customers?
ANSWER: Prospecting for customers is a daunting process for... Read more
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The Power of Compound Interest
Article Language: English
April 14, 2019
QUESTION: I am a small business owner and have established a SEP IRA retirement account. How do you suggest I invest my contributions?
ANSWER: Let me begin by stating upfront that... Read more
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Getting Your Business Through a Recession
Article Language: English
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
Article Language: English
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
Article Language: English
March 6, 2019
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