Operations (362)
What’s in a name?
- Wednesday, 02 September 2015
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
According to an article in About.com, the name a company owner chooses for their business is of paramount importance. Not only will the entity’s name be a primary source of identifying it, branding materials designed to increase the company’s exposure will aim to remind consumers of your business, whether by name or at least by product.
Read more...
Tagged under
Infographic: Improve Employee Collaboration
- Wednesday, 12 August 2015
- Operations
- Written by Editor
With 79% of small businesses planning initiatives to improve employee collaboration in 2015, many SMBs are actively seeking new ways to take collaboration to the next level.
Read more...
How To Build Better Customer Relations Using Software
- Wednesday, 15 July 2015
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
Running a small business means more than simply stocking your store’s shelves and turning on the “Open” sign. Between ordering inventory, tracking communications with customers and suppliers, organizing client files, payroll and more, being the boss is more than just a 24/7 responsibility.
Read more...
Tagged under
Is There A Link Between Your Company’s Workspace And Your Bottom Line?
- Thursday, 02 July 2015
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
There’s something to be said for the modern work environment dominated by flexible desk spaces and cozy, inviting seating. Communication and collaboration between members of a team is far more likely when people are in close proximity of one another versus when staffers are in individual offices behind closed doors.
Read more...
Tagged under
How To Pursue A Small Claims Case
- Wednesday, 24 June 2015
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
“The object of the game is not to get a judgment, it’s to get money,” says Terry D. Zimmerman, a retired bankruptcy and collections attorney in Akron, Ohio. Of course, securing a judgment for amounts due is imperative before steps to collect money can be taken.
Read more...
Project Management Software Designed To Organize Your Life
- Wednesday, 03 June 2015
- Operations
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
How often do you experience a day that can only be described as “crazy?” Nowadays, people are so busy juggling work, family, home, volunteer projects and, oh yes, down time, that feeling stressed and haggard are far more common than organized and calm. That’s where companies behind the myriad offerings of project management software come in. Such software and apps are designed to help people inject some sanity into the breakneck pace of our lives so we can accomplish our goals without losing our minds.
Read more...
Tagged under
Proper Due Diligence when Buying a Business
- Wednesday, 13 May 2015
- Operations
- Written by Al Fialkovich
Acquiring a business is a big decision. Unlike starting a business, where you begin small and see matters expand from one stage to the next, an existing business is a complicated web of people, contracts, transactions, assets, liabilities, and much more. When you buy all of these interconnected relationships and operations, you also buy the responsibility of managing them all.
Read more...
Tagged under
Four Money-Saving Tech Tips to Help Small Businesses Thrive
- Wednesday, 15 April 2015
- Operations
- Written by Brad Harding
Nearly 30 million small businesses in America constantly face challenges to keep up with big corporations. One way small businesses can compete against organizations double and triple their size is through the use of technology. Today, anybody can use high-quality and mobile devices along with a few essential apps to run a seamless, global business. Here are a few ways to utilize technology to increase profits and stay on track with the big industry players.
Read more...
Wonky Logic For A Wonky World
- Wednesday, 08 April 2015
- Operations
- Written by Geoff Crook
"OK, I know that everyone is saying that our usual route is totally clogged but I've checked the map and done the math.""Why would we even think of taking a route that we don't know?"
"Logic suggests that you should stick with what you know well because familiarity gives you strategic advantage"
Sometime later as we sit in the traffic jam from hell and the light is fading almost as fast as the fuel the silence says it all, we are out of time and out of luck, so much for logic huh? Read more...
Tagged under
Questions To Ask A Seller Of A Business!
- Wednesday, 01 April 2015
- Operations
- Written by Andrew Cagnetta
There are many questions one should ask the seller of a business you are considering buying. This list is not meant to be comprehensive but, hopefully, it will augment the questions already have or will arise during the progression of the meeting.
Read more...
Most Read
-
-
Feb 08 2012
-
Written by SBN Editors
-
-
-
Sep 08 2011
-
Written by Editor
-
-
-
Jun 18 2013
-
Written by News
-
-
-
Nov 14 2012
-
Written by SBN Editors
-