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Should You Put Your Partnership Agreement in Writing?
- Tuesday, 11 March 2014
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
You write your shopping list down. You put pen to paper when a thought you want to keep comes to mind. So, when entering into a business partnership, wouldn’t it be wise to write it down, too? And, if you don’t journalize your agreement in writing, would you be breaking any laws?
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Getting the Best Price From a Supplier
- Wednesday, 26 February 2014
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
There is more to supply than meets the eye. It’s more than just securing the lowest price, according to an Ohio-based business development manager who chose to remain anonymous. “The best price is not always about the money. If you look at price as the only indicator of what you will buy, you will likely not get the best product for your needs,” he said. So if cost isn’t the most important consideration when purchasing business necessities, then what is?
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If It Can Happen to Target, It Can Happen to You
- Wednesday, 29 January 2014
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
If computer hackers can infiltrate the data banks of big-name retailers Target and Neiman-Marcus, to name a few, they can certainly interfere with your small business’s digital files. While the task to protect your company’s precious data can be overwhelming, taking proactive steps will give you peace of mind and hopefully, impenetrable protection from cyber thieves.
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Creating an Operations Manual for Your Small Business
- Wednesday, 20 November 2013
- Operations
- Written by Jennifer Flaten
What would happen if you were away from your business for an extended period? Do your employees know exactly how to run your business on a day-to-day basis? They do if you have an operations manual. Many businesses assume that an operations manual is only necessary for corporations, but that isn’t true. An operations manual is really just a step-by-step guide to running your business.
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Have iPad, Will Track Inventory: iPad apps to help manage inventory
- Wednesday, 23 October 2013
- Operations
- Written by SBN Editors
Inventory management can be a constant source of stress for the small business owner. However, for a lot of small business owners, shelling out a huge chunk of cash for an inventory management software program can be out of the realm of possibility. Enter inventory management apps, made for small business owners in particular. Inventory management apps can be a great resource for the small business owner, since they are simple to use and understand, and usually very affordable, or sometimes even FREE for small business owners!
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Have iPad, Will Track Inventory
- Wednesday, 09 October 2013
- Operations
- Written by SBN Editors
Inventory management can be a constant source of stress for the small business owner. However, for a lot of small business owners, shelling out a huge chunk of cash for an inventory management software program can be out of the realm of possibility. Enter inventory management apps, made for small business owners in particular. Inventory management apps can be a great resource for the small business owner, since they are simple to use and understand, and usually very affordable, or sometimes even FREE for small business owners!
Shipping Internationally: 5 Things to Consider
- Tuesday, 01 October 2013
- Operations
- Written by SBN Editors
For small businesses, shipping internationally can be a great way to expand your business, make more money and increase your client base. However, it can also be a seriously big headache. Here are five things you need to consider when shipping internationally.
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Automating Your Shipping Process
- Thursday, 19 September 2013
- Operations
- Written by SBN Editors
No matter what your industry is, the entire shipping process is, without a doubt, one of the most stressful and hard to manage processes of any business. For most businesses, the shipping process is one of the most common sources of both financial loss and productivity problems.
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Do You Need a Chief Financial Officer
- Tuesday, 23 July 2013
- Operations
- Written by SBN Editors
One of the most important and complex decisions that a small business owner can make is the one to hire a chief financial officer. How do you know that you need one? When is it time to hire one? How do you choose one, and how do you go through the process of hiring a CFO for your business? Here are a few tips for you to think about!
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Can Drop Shipping Save You Money?
- Wednesday, 13 March 2013
- Operations
- Written by SBN Editors
You might be wondering about the world of drop shipping. Could it really save your company money? Make your business practices easier? Take a little weight off of your shoulders? Today we are going to explore and really find out the truth!
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