<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Free Articles in Small Business Management</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com</link><description> </description><item><title>What Questions Should A Start-Up Small Business Ask A Venture Capitalist?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-36081-what-questions-should-a-start-up-small-business-ask-a-venture-capitalist.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-36081-what-questions-should-a-start-up-small-business-ask-a-venture-capitalist.aspx</guid><description>These are NOT meant to be all inclusive of what questions a small business should focus on with a venture capitalist ..... but they will arm you with a solid framework to work from.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Security Threats: Avoid These Common Mistakes to Protect Critical Data</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35904-business-security-threats-avoid-these-common-mistakes-to-protect-critical-data.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35904-business-security-threats-avoid-these-common-mistakes-to-protect-critical-data.aspx</guid><description>Small businesses are just as vulnerable to business security threats as large corporations are, and regardless of the type of threat - from Internet hackers to natural disasters - having an effective back-up system in place is vital.</description><author>cbeyond5@mediumblue.com (Tom Collins)</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:37:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Grow Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35988-how-to-grow-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35988-how-to-grow-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>The reality is that not only do most small businesses not reach these heights but they don't reach any heights at all closing after less than a year. If you are to be the exception as opposed to the rule then you need to be very careful and show a lot of discipline.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:14:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Run a Successful Business with Cubicles</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35942-run-a-successful-business-with-cubicles.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35942-run-a-successful-business-with-cubicles.aspx</guid><description>When it comes to the office, there are certain items that a company needs in order to run successfully and efficiently. If you own or operate a large business, cubicles can be very vital components to your company's success.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:05:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Use a Caller Log to Grow Your Foreclosure Cleanup Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35930-how-to-use-a-caller-log-to-grow-your-foreclosure-cleanup-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35930-how-to-use-a-caller-log-to-grow-your-foreclosure-cleanup-business.aspx</guid><description>As the owner of a foreclosure cleanup business, you should create a call intake form (or caller log) for your business. This is a simple form that you or your receptionist should use when they answer your business phone.
</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Do You (or Should You) Do Your Small Business Planning?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35901-how-do-you-or-should-you-do-your-small-business-planning.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35901-how-do-you-or-should-you-do-your-small-business-planning.aspx</guid><description>You can plan to fail .... or plan to succeed.  Which result you get depends on how well you plan from the start ... and also how well you check yourself along the journey.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Things You Need to Know About How To Start A Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35823-4-things-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-start-a-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35823-4-things-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-start-a-small-business.aspx</guid><description>During this time of the year, a lot of people are actually getting laid off work because of recession. Because of this a lot of people are rethinking their position in their companies. Not only that, some employees are simply not happy with their jobs anymore.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:09:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unified Communications Technology Touted As Next Big Wave</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35778-unified-communications-technology-touted-as-next-big-wave.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35778-unified-communications-technology-touted-as-next-big-wave.aspx</guid><description>There are many benefits to using unified communication technology in your office environment. Recent studies have shown that seventy percent of voice calls are likely to get a canned voice mail response, meaning that there is no guarantee that the information sought via telephone ever gets received.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:54:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Unified Communications Is So Important In Today's Business World</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35776-why-unified-communications-is-so-important-in-today-s-business-world.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35776-why-unified-communications-is-so-important-in-today-s-business-world.aspx</guid><description>The workforce of today is rapidly being replaced by individuals who were born into the digital age and are accustomed to the concept of staying 'plugged in' at all times.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:48:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35746-ras-al-khaimah-investment-authority.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35746-ras-al-khaimah-investment-authority.aspx</guid><description>Ras Al khaimah Investment Authority was incorporated in the year 2005 under the patronage, vision and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What You Can Do with Office Furniture Cubicles</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35734-what-you-can-do-with-office-furniture-cubicles.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35734-what-you-can-do-with-office-furniture-cubicles.aspx</guid><description>When it comes to choosing whether or not a particular office partition will work for your company, you will certainly want to consider all the benefits and possibilities available to you.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:59:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreclosure Cleaning: Why Making $5,000 to $10,000 Per Month Is Very Feasible</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35732-foreclosure-cleaning-why-making-5-000-to-10-000-per-month-is-very-feasible.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35732-foreclosure-cleaning-why-making-5-000-to-10-000-per-month-is-very-feasible.aspx</guid><description>One of the most often asked questions about cleaning foreclosures is, "How much money can I make in this business?" And, like so many other businesses, the answer is, "It depends on you." As in, your marketing acumen and how hard you're willing to work. It really is as simple as this.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (BMA Editorial Team B .)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:54:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Small Business Health Insurance Basics in Texas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35629-more-small-business-health-insurance-basics-in-texas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35629-more-small-business-health-insurance-basics-in-texas.aspx</guid><description>Have a good understanding of your employees' healthcare needs before you start shopping. This is an essential first step. You want to purchase a plan that offers the medical benefits your employees need, without a bunch of "extras" your employees won't take advantage of.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:00:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreclosure Cleanup: 2010 Small Business Opportunity of the Year</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35623-foreclosure-cleanup-2010-small-business-opportunity-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35623-foreclosure-cleanup-2010-small-business-opportunity-of-the-year.aspx</guid><description>As the home foreclosure crisis continues, prime home loans are going to make up the next wave of foreclosures, according to housing industry experts. This could quite possibly make foreclosure clean up the small business opportunity of the year.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:51:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Lessons for Smart Grid Business Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35444-5-lessons-for-smart-grid-business-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35444-5-lessons-for-smart-grid-business-success.aspx</guid><description>Learn these five lessons for Winning in the Smart Grid Space...</description><author>pvpoggi@gmail.com (Peter Poggi)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:06:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Musings On Health Care Reform And The Affect On Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35576-musings-on-health-care-reform-and-the-affect-on-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35576-musings-on-health-care-reform-and-the-affect-on-small-business.aspx</guid><description>The problem is not CARE ... it is COST. So why is the proposed "solution" labeled Health CARE Reform?   Because it is care that will be affected ... not cost. Unless you consider higher costs as the outcome of the "reform" you were looking for.
</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:10:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Is Just The Begining .... The Worse Is Yet To Come</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35571-2009-is-just-the-begining---the-worse-is-yet-to-come.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35571-2009-is-just-the-begining---the-worse-is-yet-to-come.aspx</guid><description>Most small business people can't wait for 2009 to be put to bed. They suddenly awoke to the realization that everything they have worked so hard to achieve in their lives could be seized from them, because their economy had failed them. 
</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Biggest Threat To Small Business In 2010</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35568-the-biggest-threat-to-small-business-in-2010.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35568-the-biggest-threat-to-small-business-in-2010.aspx</guid><description>You may be shocked at who is the real elephant in the room.  The single biggest threat to small business is the same as it has been for decades.  But it's much worse now.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:57:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Coaching</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35564-small-business-coaching.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35564-small-business-coaching.aspx</guid><description>So whether you have recently started your own business, your business has gone under recent changes, or simply needs some fresh ideas to revitalize your original ideas, small business coaching services could drastically improve productivity within your company.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:47:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 P's Drive Small Business Success in 2010</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35452-3-p-s-drive-small-business-success-in-2010.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35452-3-p-s-drive-small-business-success-in-2010.aspx</guid><description>2009 was a challenging year for many businesses. While many larger issues remain, today's small business has more important matters to focus on. Regardless of what's gotten cut or eliminated, enhancing small business productivity, prudence, and profit is achievable in 2010.</description><author>cbeyond4@mediumblue.com (Michael Perrone)</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:27:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stimulating Small Business Cash Flow with Process Similar to Factoring Receivables</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35460-stimulating-small-business-cash-flow-with-process-similar-to-factoring-receivables.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35460-stimulating-small-business-cash-flow-with-process-similar-to-factoring-receivables.aspx</guid><description>Factoring receivables is an alternative to conventional bank loan financing. However, the business owner is still not in complete control. With invoice financing, he gets to call the shots.
</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:22:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Marketing: Managing Your Voice Brand</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35256-small-business-marketing-managing-your-voice-brand.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35256-small-business-marketing-managing-your-voice-brand.aspx</guid><description>The way a company projects itself to customers is vital; the first impression is usually the one the customer walks away with. Learn how to make a great first impression with a professional, friendly voice brand.</description><author>cbeyond3@mediumblue.com (Chris Gatch)</author><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:02:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best Small Business Ideas Start Successful Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35407-the-best-small-business-ideas-start-successful-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35407-the-best-small-business-ideas-start-successful-businesses.aspx</guid><description>Most of the people now would rather stay at home and put up their own business. However, some individuals think that it is hard to put up your own business. That truth is it is really hard at first but once you know how to do it and you get the hang of it, you will perfectly be fine.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:38:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 7 Most Common Hiring Mistakes Made by Small Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35391-the-7-most-common-hiring-mistakes-made-by-small-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35391-the-7-most-common-hiring-mistakes-made-by-small-businesses.aspx</guid><description>Many entrepreneurial small business owners share some common mistakes when hiring people. What are they and what is their impact on the business? More importantly, how do you stop doing it?</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:26:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How the International Trade Finances the Small-Scale Merchandisers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35374-how-the-international-trade-finances-the-small-scale-merchandisers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35374-how-the-international-trade-finances-the-small-scale-merchandisers.aspx</guid><description>Small businesses wanted something that may resolve and sustain their ever changing financial needs. International trade finances have gone far enough since the last decade.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:28:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Outlook 2010</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35341-small-business-outlook-2010.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35341-small-business-outlook-2010.aspx</guid><description>If you feel confident about these aspects of your small business, you should look forward to the coming improvement in the economy. If you see weaknesses, get to work on them and make 2010 a good year.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:59:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Preparation for a Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35336-the-importance-of-preparation-for-a-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35336-the-importance-of-preparation-for-a-small-business.aspx</guid><description>To ensure that the company is as successful as possible, it is important that full and proper plans are in place, so the small business owner is as prepared as possible should any type of incident happen.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:48:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting a Small Business - Research and Development</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35329-starting-a-small-business--research-and-development.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35329-starting-a-small-business--research-and-development.aspx</guid><description>Having the idea for a business is only the first step in starting a small business. A number things need to take place in order for a business to have the foundation it needs to be successful.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:29:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property Inspections Can Be Lucrative for Foreclosure Cleanup Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35277-property-inspections-can-be-lucrative-for-foreclosure-cleanup-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35277-property-inspections-can-be-lucrative-for-foreclosure-cleanup-businesses.aspx</guid><description>As a foreclosure cleanup business owner, are you thinking of adding property inspections to your foreclosure cleanup business' list of services? If so, know this can be a very lucrative aspect of your business.
</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:19:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting a Small Business - The Secret to Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35276-starting-a-small-business--the-secret-to-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35276-starting-a-small-business--the-secret-to-success.aspx</guid><description>It is important to remember that the secret to starting a small business is to come up with marketing strategies and a business plan that works for your customers and the type of lifestyle and business you are looking for.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:12:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Effective Google Advertising For A Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35128-effective-google-advertising-for-a-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35128-effective-google-advertising-for-a-small-business.aspx</guid><description>You have many options for marketing your small business using Google .... search engine marketing is just one.  Don't overlook the others.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:08:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Small Business Can Benefit By Going Bilingual</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35127-how-small-business-can-benefit-by-going-bilingual.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35127-how-small-business-can-benefit-by-going-bilingual.aspx</guid><description>Because of the increasing cultural diversity in America today, the ability to communicate in another language will benefit your business efforts.  Learning Spanish especially will give you the edge to successfully reach the Hispanic Market.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Small Business Lead The United States Out Of This Recession?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35126-will-small-business-lead-the-united-states-out-of-this-recession.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35126-will-small-business-lead-the-united-states-out-of-this-recession.aspx</guid><description>Non-profit visionaries and small business know the course that must be taken and they are taking it.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Trade Finance for the Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35117-international-trade-finance-for-the-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35117-international-trade-finance-for-the-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Now, even the smallest of businesses can branch out to international sales. Depending on the scale in which the business chooses to move in to, international trade finance may be the logical choice if working capital for such a venture is not easy to come by.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:02:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreclosure Clean Up: 2 Easy Ways to Make More Money from Every Job You Do</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35104-foreclosure-clean-up-2-easy-ways-to-make-more-money-from-every-job-you-do.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35104-foreclosure-clean-up-2-easy-ways-to-make-more-money-from-every-job-you-do.aspx</guid><description>Many foreclosure cleanup business owners leave money on the table. This is because they don't fully maximize the revenue potential of each job. To make sure this doesn't happen to you, following are two tried-and-true things you can do.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:30:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Tips for Starting a Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35062-top-tips-for-starting-a-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-35062-top-tips-for-starting-a-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Starting a small business is not something to be taken lightly. Doing a few things up front can make it possible for your business to hit the ground running and have a successful take off. There are two main areas that need to be considered prior to launching your business.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:22:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is A Poken .... Business Networking Fad Or Next Great Thing?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34987-what-is-a-poken---business-networking-fad-or-next-great-thing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34987-what-is-a-poken---business-networking-fad-or-next-great-thing.aspx</guid><description>Some may think a Poken looks a bit cartoonish .... more for the younger crowd.  But that's not entirely correct.  There's definitely possibilities for serious business networking with this innovative gadget.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Successful Business Plan Helps a Small Business Get Started</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34959-a-successful-business-plan-helps-a-small-business-get-started.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34959-a-successful-business-plan-helps-a-small-business-get-started.aspx</guid><description>When you embark on the career path of owning and operating a small business, you will soon discover that there are a number of steps involved in achieving success. One key component of starting a small business is creating a successful business plan.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Is Smaller Government Better For Small Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34894-why-is-smaller-government-better-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34894-why-is-smaller-government-better-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>It should be common sense that the less government intrusion there is ..... the better off small business and the economy are.  But it seems that some need to be reminded of this irrefutable fact.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:58:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advertising Your Small Business on a Limited Budget</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34831-advertising-your-small-business-on-a-limited-budget.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34831-advertising-your-small-business-on-a-limited-budget.aspx</guid><description>Small business advertising has no such guarantees however. $1000 of advertising might bring $8000 of profit or it might bring in zero. So, what's a small business owner to do, especially if faced with a limited budget?</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:36:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Needs To Get Serious About Websites As A Marketing Channel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34792-small-business-needs-to-get-serious-about-websites-as-a-marketing-channel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34792-small-business-needs-to-get-serious-about-websites-as-a-marketing-channel.aspx</guid><description>It appears that small businesses aren't taking online marketing and having their own websites serious enough. What a shame .... plain stupid if you allow me to be blunt.

</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:53:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Video / Podcasting Help Market Your Small Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34790-can-video--podcasting-help-market-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34790-can-video--podcasting-help-market-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>This is an easy one … the short answer is yes.   Video is great for marketing and driving traffic to your business website.   But you need to know how.
</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:39:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get Easy Grants for Small Businesses from the Government</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34774-how-to-get-easy-grants-for-small-businesses-from-the-government.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34774-how-to-get-easy-grants-for-small-businesses-from-the-government.aspx</guid><description>While free government grants could of course be very useful to any business. The help that a business receives need not be money to be useful. The advice that a business receives can be just as invaluable.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reasons Why Some Home Business Opportunities Fail and How to Make Yours Succeed</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34635-reasons-why-some-home-business-opportunities-fail-and-how-to-make-yours-succeed.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34635-reasons-why-some-home-business-opportunities-fail-and-how-to-make-yours-succeed.aspx</guid><description>Let's face it, not everyone is highly successful in their respective home business opportunities. Even if their own business opportunities are highly similar to other opportunities, there can be some factors that affect why some of the businesses fail and why others continue to succeed.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Advice .... Add That Personal Touch</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34617-small-business-advice---add-that-personal-touch.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34617-small-business-advice---add-that-personal-touch.aspx</guid><description>Every small business should heed this advice .... add that 'personal touch' and a sense of genuine caring from you so that your customers feel important.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:47:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Make Twitter Part Of Your Small Business Marketing Strategy</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34615-how-to-make-twitter-part-of-your-small-business-marketing-strategy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34615-how-to-make-twitter-part-of-your-small-business-marketing-strategy.aspx</guid><description>Even if Twitter is included in your marketing strategy, without commitment and regular contribution to build a following it isn't really a strategy. Twitter should be included in your marketing mix, but not how I see many people using it. 
</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:40:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Opportunity - Generating Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34594-small-business-opportunity--generating-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34594-small-business-opportunity--generating-success.aspx</guid><description>One of the most important things about small business owners is that they must have the drive to succeed. However, if the entrepreneur in them outshines the managerial responsibilities, the business will become like a sports car without gasoline.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:05:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Health Insurance Basics In Texas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34584-small-business-health-insurance-basics-in-texas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34584-small-business-health-insurance-basics-in-texas.aspx</guid><description>Texas insurance law allows a wide array of health care coverage plans and packages. All group health insurance has its limitations and finding the right employee health plan at the right price can be challenging.
</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Top 5 Ways to Effectively Market Your Small Business for Free</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34388-the-top-5-ways-to-effectively-market-your-small-business-for-free.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34388-the-top-5-ways-to-effectively-market-your-small-business-for-free.aspx</guid><description>As a small business owner, it's easy to get caught up in the daily activities that leave you wondering "What did I get done today?" But the most successful business owners that I know spend 80% of their time on one task: bringing in new customers.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:07:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Twelve Deductions Your Small Business Shouldn't Miss</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29106-twelve-deductions-your-small-business-shouldn-t-miss.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29106-twelve-deductions-your-small-business-shouldn-t-miss.aspx</guid><description>Important tax deductions for small businesses.</description><author>fran@youradministrativesolutions.com (Fran McCully)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:12:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home-Based Secretaries - How to Become One</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29227-home-based-secretaries--how-to-become-one.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29227-home-based-secretaries--how-to-become-one.aspx</guid><description>How to start your own secretarial service from home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:12:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Biggest Mistakes that Small Businesses Make with Their Internet Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29221-10-biggest-mistakes-that-small-businesses-make-with-their-internet-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29221-10-biggest-mistakes-that-small-businesses-make-with-their-internet-marketing.aspx</guid><description>As a coach and consultant to entrepreneurs, I've watched too many of you go astray. As a result, I've assembled my Top Ten List of Mistakes so you can avoid them!</description><author>deborah@webpowertools.com (Deborah Gallant)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:12:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Master-mind Group Can Help Any Small Business Thrive</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29331-a-master-mind-group-can-help-any-small-business-thrive.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29331-a-master-mind-group-can-help-any-small-business-thrive.aspx</guid><description>Think tanks are not just for mega businesses.  Small business owners and managers can employ this effective method to help steer their business ship.</description><author>marketingemporium@bresnan.net (Robert Schumacher)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:12:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Importance of Having a Small Business Opportunity Magazine</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34309-importance-of-having-a-small-business-opportunity-magazine.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34309-importance-of-having-a-small-business-opportunity-magazine.aspx</guid><description>There are many things to know when you own a small home business, and sometimes it is hard to get them all straight, or even to pick up on them all. That is why it is very important that you find a small business opportunity magazine that you can trust.</description><author>webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA  Editorial Team A)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Product Ideas: Screen Printed T-shirts for Men and Women</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34014-product-ideas-screen-printed-t-shirts-for-men-and-women.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34014-product-ideas-screen-printed-t-shirts-for-men-and-women.aspx</guid><description>There are a number of shops available that do custom printing on clothes. The technology adopted by these shops might be more or less the same. It has become a simple affair to get one's preferred images or wordings printed on t-shirts. </description><author>tshirtprince10@gmail.com (Prince  Donald)</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:19:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Web Development Importance in Small Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34181-web-development-importance-in-small-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34181-web-development-importance-in-small-businesses.aspx</guid><description>Small businesses are at the short end of the stick when it comes to excelling in certain industries. Without having a big and well known brand name attached to your company, how will it survive?</description><author>kaleem@go-gulf.com (karel zeman)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:14:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips For A New Small Business .... Free (or Low Cost) Marketing Ideas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34241-tips-for-a-new-small-business---free-or-low-cost-marketing-ideas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34241-tips-for-a-new-small-business---free-or-low-cost-marketing-ideas.aspx</guid><description>I don't believe it is impossible to succeed in business without an advertising and marketing budget. How much you need to spend will depend on your business and your industry.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employer Contributions to HSAs Ease Employees' Fears of High Deductible Plans</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34057-employer-contributions-to-hsas-ease-employees-fears-of-high-deductible-plans.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34057-employer-contributions-to-hsas-ease-employees-fears-of-high-deductible-plans.aspx</guid><description>Health Savings Accounts with Consumer Driven Health Plans offer the best chance for small business owners to control costs and still give their employees quality health insurance</description><author>planners@sbcglobal.net (Sheila Guilloton)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:28:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get Everything You Want in Business and in Life by Having B.A.L.L.S.</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32866-how-to-get-everything-you-want-in-business-and-in-life-by-having-b-a-l-l-s.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32866-how-to-get-everything-you-want-in-business-and-in-life-by-having-b-a-l-l-s.aspx</guid><description>This article tells you how to step out of your comfort zone and find your B.A.L.L.S. So you can get everything you want.</description><author>sgrasonarticles@gmail.com (Sandy Grason)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:19:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Exactly is Consumer Driven Health Care and Should Small Business Want It?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34054-what-exactly-is-consumer-driven-health-care-and-should-small-business-want-it.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34054-what-exactly-is-consumer-driven-health-care-and-should-small-business-want-it.aspx</guid><description>Small business owners struggle with balancing the desire to provide health insurance to their employees and being unable to afford the cost. Consumer driven health care plans offer choice and value.</description><author>planners@sbcglobal.net (Sheila Guilloton)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advantages of Using a Digital Card Printer for Identity Cards</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27842-advantages-of-using-a-digital-card-printer-for-identity-cards.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27842-advantages-of-using-a-digital-card-printer-for-identity-cards.aspx</guid><description>Digital card printers now make it a simple task for any sized business to produce high security, durable identity cards. The card design and artwork can be created without the need for a design agency. And the printing process is so fast that it takes a few seconds to produce a card.</description><author>james@webcontenteditor.co.uk (James Todman)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:30:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Not to Say When Selling a High-End Interior Design Job</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33278-what-not-to-say-when-selling-a-high-end-interior-design-job.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33278-what-not-to-say-when-selling-a-high-end-interior-design-job.aspx</guid><description>Here are 3 simple tips to help you succeed at putting high-end design jobs in your portfolio, increase your creative opportunities and add big dollars to your bank account. When you follow these steps you will be able to charge higher fees, honestly and comfortably.</description><author>terri@taylordg.com (Terri Taylor)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:20:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get Interior Design Clients to Buy in This Market</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33279-how-to-get-interior-design-clients-to-buy-in-this-market.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33279-how-to-get-interior-design-clients-to-buy-in-this-market.aspx</guid><description>Sure, the economy's tough. But here are three "designer's secrets" to getting clients to choose you as the solution to their problem and get cash flowing steadily into your business.</description><author>terri@taylordg.com (Terri Taylor)</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:45:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Important Small Business Website Design Tips You Need to Know</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33972-5-important-small-business-website-design-tips-you-need-to-know.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33972-5-important-small-business-website-design-tips-you-need-to-know.aspx</guid><description>Overhauling your website, or just getting a web presence up and running for the first time, is often a lot more work than you imagine before starting the project, especially if you realize how important that website is in today's economy and you need it to really work for you.</description><author>geremyheath@specializedcomputing.com (Geremy Heath)</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:40:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Effective PR for a Small Business on a Budget: Get Local and Get Online</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33753-effective-pr-for-a-small-business-on-a-budget-get-local-and-get-online.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33753-effective-pr-for-a-small-business-on-a-budget-get-local-and-get-online.aspx</guid><description>Growing your PR strategy involves leveraging two tactics -- ensuring your business is well represented online and is present in the media and at social functions around town. Nowadays, blending both the old and new methods to drum up PR for your small business is an absolute must.</description><author>cbeyond2@mediumblue.com (Shana Keith)</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:38:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Plans: The Basics of Writing a Business Plan</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34066-business-plans-the-basics-of-writing-a-business-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34066-business-plans-the-basics-of-writing-a-business-plan.aspx</guid><description>To the uninitiated writing a Business Plan can be a daunting task but once you have a clear framework to work off it's not as hard as you may first think.
Here is a basic prompt you can use to start writing your first Business Plan.
</description><author>warlow@smallbusinesssuccess.biz (Rob Warlow)</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:33:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Empty Inbox - Email Nirvana for Small Business Communications</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34036-the-empty-inbox--email-nirvana-for-small-business-communications.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34036-the-empty-inbox--email-nirvana-for-small-business-communications.aspx</guid><description>Time spent managing your small business communications, such as email, is usually quite taxing, especially without a working management system. For small business owners, email productivity is often low to nil, and the treasured 'zero inbox state' is merely a far off goal--but it doesn't have to be!</description><author>cbeyond@mediumblue.com (Jon Harmer)</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:29:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Ways to Make a Great First Impression</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33280-six-ways-to-make-a-great-first-impression.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33280-six-ways-to-make-a-great-first-impression.aspx</guid><description>It is not hard to make a good first impression, but it pays to take the time and effort to make those first contacts really special and memorable. Here are six tips to help you land your next job. These are a few, simple things you should do every time you have a new customer contact.</description><author>terri@taylordg.com (Terri Taylor)</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Outsourcing: A Valuable Tool for Small Business Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33938-outsourcing-a-valuable-tool-for-small-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33938-outsourcing-a-valuable-tool-for-small-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>Recently I finally migrated my website on to a new server. Now, I am not a technically minded person so I faced a dilemma - do I spend precious hours learning what to do, or do I outsource the job?

Find out the decision I made and what you can learn about my dilemma.
</description><author>warlow@smallbusinesssuccess.biz (Rob Warlow)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:14:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Paydex Score in Building Business Credit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33718-the-importance-of-paydex-score-in-building-business-credit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33718-the-importance-of-paydex-score-in-building-business-credit.aspx</guid><description>If you already have a personal credit card perhaps you are familiar with your personal credit report and your FICO score. But in business credit card, you should familiarize yourself with the business credit scoring.</description><author>businesscreditcardsite@yahoo.com (Pamela Williams)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:21:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are the SEC, FTD, EDD and IRS Giving Small Business too Much Homework?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32784-are-the-sec-ftd-edd-and-irs-giving-small-business-too-much-homework.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32784-are-the-sec-ftd-edd-and-irs-giving-small-business-too-much-homework.aspx</guid><description>Yet, government officials somehow expect small businesses to know all of them and how to comply; and if they don't, they cite them, they penalize them and they fine them..</description><author>karen@icancomply.com (Karen Dennison)</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:54:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Run a Home Based Business Like a Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28382-how-to-run-a-home-based-business-like-a-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28382-how-to-run-a-home-based-business-like-a-business.aspx</guid><description>It is a great feeling to be your own boss. Home based business always provides that challenge to the entrepreneur in you, providing you with the thrill in meeting testing issues in making your business flourish.</description><author>buzzdeep@gmail.com (Deep Arora)</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Now is the Time to Get SBA 8a Certified</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28782-now-is-the-time-to-get-sba-8a-certified.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28782-now-is-the-time-to-get-sba-8a-certified.aspx</guid><description>With the economy in flux and companies laying off employees right and left, it is time to declare your independence as small business owner and get the ability to tap into millions of dollars of federal contracts. In this article learn how to complete the SBA 8a application successfully...</description><author>miller@design2train.com (Karen Miller)</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:07:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pros And Cons Of VoIP For Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32730-pros-and-cons-of-voip-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32730-pros-and-cons-of-voip-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>VOIP in a business environment can work very well. A lot depends upon your existing network though.  Understanding the pros and cons of VoIP in a business environment will help you male an informed decision on whether it's right for your business.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:05:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where Should Small Business Owners Focus In Today's Economy??</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32729-where-should-small-business-owners-focus-in-today-s-economy-.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32729-where-should-small-business-owners-focus-in-today-s-economy-.aspx</guid><description>The times may be tough, but a lot of businesses are facing all the same issues they were before. And some of us are still very busy. I suspect some of your usual programs could be retooled slightly to help people take advantage of the opportunities that are the flip side of any downturn.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:35:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Incorporation: What are Your Main Considerations?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28529-small-business-incorporation-what-are-your-main-considerations.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28529-small-business-incorporation-what-are-your-main-considerations.aspx</guid><description>If you're an entrepreneur with an established small business, you may be considering the next step for your business.  The main question will be whether you continue to trade as a sole trader or do you incorporate your business?</description><author>richard@essentialseotools.com (Richard Taylor)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Attract More Legal Clients for Your Small Law Firm &amp; Thrive in a Recession</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32714-how-to-attract-more-legal-clients-for-your-small-law-firm--thrive-in-a-recession.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32714-how-to-attract-more-legal-clients-for-your-small-law-firm--thrive-in-a-recession.aspx</guid><description>The key to survival and success lies in expanding your reach. Here are 5 Low Cost Ways to Combat the Recession and Attract more Legal Clients for your Small Law Firm
</description><author>DaveLorenzo.articles@gmail.com (Dave Lorenzo)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:12:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Business Plan Purpose - Why You Need One for Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28554-the-business-plan-purpose--why-you-need-one-for-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28554-the-business-plan-purpose--why-you-need-one-for-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Any small business needs a plan.  Even if it is only a one page piece of paper on the fridge, some form of plan is critical to business success. This article outlines the five purposes of a business plan - Critical Analysis; Monitor, Maintain and Develop; Funding and Investment; Business Sales...</description><author>samantha@smallbusinesschampionsclub.com (Samantha Lewers)</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:37:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Can Government Do To Help Struggling Small Businesses In Today's Economy</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32592-what-can-government-do-to-help-struggling-small-businesses-in-today-s-economy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32592-what-can-government-do-to-help-struggling-small-businesses-in-today-s-economy.aspx</guid><description>I warn you ... you may or may not agree or like what I'm about to say. You're welcome and encouraged to leave comments and put forth your own suggestions.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Should A Small Business Promote Itself Without Breaking The Bank?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32591-how-should-a-small-business-promote-itself-without-breaking-the-bank.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32591-how-should-a-small-business-promote-itself-without-breaking-the-bank.aspx</guid><description>A smart small business will always look for the most cost effective approach to promoting itself .... especially in today's tough economic times. There are lots of ways to accomplish this so don't restrict yourself. Just be smart.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:47:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Small Business Perspective On The Difference Between Recession And Depression</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32590-a-small-business-perspective-on-the-difference-between-recession-and-depression.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32590-a-small-business-perspective-on-the-difference-between-recession-and-depression.aspx</guid><description>Who's going to lead us out of all this .... whenever that eventually happens .... is small businesses. All they have to do is give us a chance. If they don't kill us off before hand.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:43:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Economic Stimulus (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Contains Billions For Rural Broadband</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32588-the-economic-stimulus-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-contains-billions-for-rural-broadband.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32588-the-economic-stimulus-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-contains-billions-for-rural-broadband.aspx</guid><description>The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains a targeted effort that fulfills an old dream of broadband boosters.    The hope is that construction of these networks will create jobs, and that better access to broadband will spur all sorts of new economic activity.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:33:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SBA 8a Certification: Wondering Where to Begin?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29561-sba-8a-certification-wondering-where-to-begin.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29561-sba-8a-certification-wondering-where-to-begin.aspx</guid><description>The SBA 8a program is to assist minority, women and service disabled veterans with set aside contracts for federal projects.  The application process is lengthy, but you do not have to pay someone else thousands of dollars to prepare your SBA 8a application.  Learn the basics here.</description><author>miller@design2train.com (Karen Miller)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Marketing on the Internet</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32073-small-business-marketing-on-the-internet.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32073-small-business-marketing-on-the-internet.aspx</guid><description>The advertising standards of the business world have changed a lot in the last several years and, considering that the internet has been growing steadily for the last decade, at incredible rates. As it grows, so do the number of customers who are choosing to spend their money online.</description><author>articles@theccsolution.com (scott gallagher)</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using the Internet to Make Your Small Business Thrive</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32134-using-the-internet-to-make-your-small-business-thrive.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32134-using-the-internet-to-make-your-small-business-thrive.aspx</guid><description>A brutal fact of starting your own business is that most similar business models are doomed to failure. Unfortunately, a very large percentage of small businesses struggle to get up and running, only to see failure within their first year.</description><author>articles@theccsolution.com (scott gallagher)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:16:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Your Small Business on the Internet</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32261-marketing-your-small-business-on-the-internet.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32261-marketing-your-small-business-on-the-internet.aspx</guid><description>Starting your own small business consists of a number of required elements if you truly wish to be successful. Of course, you must have a product or service that people want. That is to say that you must be able to fit or fill an existing need. Second, you must have a concrete marketing plan. </description><author>articles@theccsolution.com (scott gallagher)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:10:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Ideas - The Good and The Bad</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32295-small-business-ideas--the-good-and-the-bad.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32295-small-business-ideas--the-good-and-the-bad.aspx</guid><description>When brainstorming small business ideas, it is important to consider what makes an idea a good one versus a bad one.  The key to this is ensuring the idea not only solves a customer problem but is also viable.  This article compares two business ideas and outlines what made one which...</description><author>samantha@smallbusinesschampionsclub.com (Samantha Lewers)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:47:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Team Kick Off: How to Quick-Start Your New Virtual Team</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31910-virtual-team-kick-off-how-to-quick-start-your-new-virtual-team.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31910-virtual-team-kick-off-how-to-quick-start-your-new-virtual-team.aspx</guid><description>Learning how to start your new virtual team will catapult your business into the one you've always dreamed of. Here are the key elements:</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Teams: The #1 Reason Why Entrepreneurs Fail To Leverage Their Time With A Virtual Team</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31913-virtual-teams-the-1-reason-why-entrepreneurs-fail-to-leverage-their-time-with-a-virtual-team.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31913-virtual-teams-the-1-reason-why-entrepreneurs-fail-to-leverage-their-time-with-a-virtual-team.aspx</guid><description>Want to be able to go beyond your six-figure range but finding it hard to do just that? Doing it on your own will get you NOWHERE. You need to learn the power of a virtual team and get your profits rising exponentially...and be able to enjoy life more!</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Virtual Team That Gets Results</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31902-a-virtual-team-that-gets-results.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31902-a-virtual-team-that-gets-results.aspx</guid><description>Tired of the usual mundane tasks that take up a big chunk of your valuable time? You need to learn how to manage a virtual team successfully.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delegation: Three Sabotaging Syndromes That Can Destroy Your Delegation Efforts &amp; How to Avoid Them</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31909-delegation-three-sabotaging-syndromes-that-can-destroy-your-delegation-efforts--how-to-avoid-them.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31909-delegation-three-sabotaging-syndromes-that-can-destroy-your-delegation-efforts--how-to-avoid-them.aspx</guid><description>It can seem painful to "let go." But with the right systems, you never let go - you delegate. The scope, time and budget of your business are still in your control; you are just letting other people do the work.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leverage Your Resources, Grow Your Virtual Team</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31946-leverage-your-resources-grow-your-virtual-team.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31946-leverage-your-resources-grow-your-virtual-team.aspx</guid><description>Are you limited to the 6-figure range in your income and want to go beyond that? You need to learn how to leverage your resources and to grow your virtual team.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leveraging: How Virtual Teams Catapult Your Results, Increase Your Sanity &amp; Free Up Your Time</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32049-leveraging-how-virtual-teams-catapult-your-results-increase-your-sanity--free-up-your-time.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32049-leveraging-how-virtual-teams-catapult-your-results-increase-your-sanity--free-up-your-time.aspx</guid><description>Are you tired of just earning within the 6-figure range and want to go beyond it at the same time have more time to enjoy what you love doing most? Learn the power of a virtual team and get the results you've always wanted.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:18:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Green Audit - A Look At Your Business Through Grass-Tinted Specs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31802-a-green-audit--a-look-at-your-business-through-grass-tinted-specs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31802-a-green-audit--a-look-at-your-business-through-grass-tinted-specs.aspx</guid><description>Once upon a time, businesses would brag about their charity work and involvement with community programmes, but Green issues are now top of the agenda.</description><author>info@asklilach.co.uk (Lilach Bullock)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:16:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 10 Tips To Get Clients In A Credit Crunch</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32213-top-10-tips-to-get-clients-in-a-credit-crunch.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32213-top-10-tips-to-get-clients-in-a-credit-crunch.aspx</guid><description>There are lots of things you can do during times of economic turbulence to attract clients to your business, whatever it may be.</description><author>info@asklilach.co.uk (Lilach Bullock)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:16:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainability Ideas for Restauranteurs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32125-sustainability-ideas-for-restauranteurs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32125-sustainability-ideas-for-restauranteurs.aspx</guid><description>Some useful ideas to kick start your own sustainability program in your restaurant or catering company.</description><author>blainearnot@gmail.com (Blaine Arnot)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:49:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business 8 Survival Tips You Need to Read</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32341-small-business-8-survival-tips-you-need-to-read.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32341-small-business-8-survival-tips-you-need-to-read.aspx</guid><description>Some constructive tips to get your small business back on track and growing in the right direction.</description><author>blainearnot@gmail.com (Blaine Arnot)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:49:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Businesses Build Sustainable Communities</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32344-small-businesses-build-sustainable-communities.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32344-small-businesses-build-sustainable-communities.aspx</guid><description>Small business owners and non profit groups need each other more than ever to build sustainable communities.</description><author>blainearnot@gmail.com (Blaine Arnot)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:49:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Challenges Facing Small Business During the Winter Olympics</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32348-challenges-facing-small-business-during-the-winter-olympics.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32348-challenges-facing-small-business-during-the-winter-olympics.aspx</guid><description>Being aware of the challenges and restrictions for small business during the Vancouver Winter Olympics is the first step to success.</description><author>blainearnot@gmail.com (Blaine Arnot)</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:46:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Small Businesses The Answer To The Financial Crisis?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32390-are-small-businesses-the-answer-to-the-financial-crisis.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32390-are-small-businesses-the-answer-to-the-financial-crisis.aspx</guid><description>In Small Businesses the "Thinkers" (strategy and innovation) are often also the "Doers"; so the ability to take immediate action on a new idea or direction is there.   So, are Small Businesses the key to economic recovery?</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:49:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is The Ideal Banking Strategy For A New Small Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32388-what-is-the-ideal-banking-strategy-for-a-new-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32388-what-is-the-ideal-banking-strategy-for-a-new-small-business.aspx</guid><description>This might look like Greek but all of it is important. Just wait until your head stops spinning and reread it all again. Do that until it sinks in .... it's that important.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:37:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Articles Marketing Strategy Should Be Simple And Profitable From Day One!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32343-your-articles-marketing-strategy-should-be-simple-and-profitable-from-day-one.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32343-your-articles-marketing-strategy-should-be-simple-and-profitable-from-day-one.aspx</guid><description>Anyone who tells you that an articles marketing strategy needs to be complicated, hard to execute, or difficult to implement is lying to you.</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Is Internet Marketing For Small Business Like Fly Fishing?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32331-how-is-internet-marketing-for-small-business-like-fly-fishing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32331-how-is-internet-marketing-for-small-business-like-fly-fishing.aspx</guid><description>Have you ever experienced fly fishing? You're out there by yourself standing in an ice cold stream with its dark blue water rushing by. The sun's glittering reflection makes it impossible for you to see more than a few inches under the surface. A huge Bass may be only a few feet away but you'll neve</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Social Media as an HR Tool</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32285-using-social-media-as-an-hr-tool.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32285-using-social-media-as-an-hr-tool.aspx</guid><description>If you are a business owner, have you considered the myriad of ways that social networking sites can help you in your hiring decisions? Given the number of individuals using social networks like Facebook,</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:26:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Have a New Business Idea: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32281-have-a-new-business-idea-5-questions-to-ask-yourself.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32281-have-a-new-business-idea-5-questions-to-ask-yourself.aspx</guid><description>Starting your own business is no small task. The amount of effort, time, and money that goes into such an endeavor can be overwhelming at best.</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:45:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Does POS Stand For?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32276-what-does-pos-stand-for.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32276-what-does-pos-stand-for.aspx</guid><description>If you are a merchant, you have probably come across the term POS before. What is POS, and how does it help your business?</description><author>amy@searchenginepeople.com (Amy Nutt)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:04:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Coaches Help Their Clients Identify What's POSSIBLE For The Business to Achieve!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32275-small-business-coaches-help-their-clients-identify-what-s-possible-for-the-business-to-achieve.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32275-small-business-coaches-help-their-clients-identify-what-s-possible-for-the-business-to-achieve.aspx</guid><description>Some things, no matter how much we want them to happen - are just not possible. Let's face it, if I could get on Oprah everything would be different. The results I want to achieve - no matter what they are, would be within my grasp if only I could get on Oprah, or ESPN, or on the cover of the Wall S</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:50:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take These 30 Steps To Affiliate Sales That Will Guarantee Success In Your Online Internet Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32248-take-these-30-steps-to-affiliate-sales-that-will-guarantee-success-in-your-online-internet-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32248-take-these-30-steps-to-affiliate-sales-that-will-guarantee-success-in-your-online-internet-business.aspx</guid><description>A business can not be built on an eBook. Building web traffic to an affiliate product is hard work as we all know. Then once you get it started, sustaining the traffic becomes the challenge.</description><author>gburrus@techoss.com (gregory burrus)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:38:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Miscommunication Hampers Workplace Conflict Resolution</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32242-miscommunication-hampers-workplace-conflict-resolution.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32242-miscommunication-hampers-workplace-conflict-resolution.aspx</guid><description>How many times have you had a thought or a feeling, based on a comment received - which you naturally screened through your own automatic filter "what did he mean by that", in an attempt to sort what was said from what you think was meant?</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:10:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: How to Prepare Form 4562 in 5 Simple Steps</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32235-small-business-tax-tips-how-to-prepare-form-4562-in-5-simple-steps.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32235-small-business-tax-tips-how-to-prepare-form-4562-in-5-simple-steps.aspx</guid><description>Find out how to prepare Form 4562 without breaking into a sweat.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Taxes: What Are Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments and Why Must You Pay Them?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32233-small-business-taxes-what-are-quarterly-estimated-tax-payments-and-why-must-you-pay-them.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32233-small-business-taxes-what-are-quarterly-estimated-tax-payments-and-why-must-you-pay-them.aspx</guid><description>If you are self-employed or own a sole proprietorship, you are probably required to make quarterly federal estimated tax payments.  Find out what they are and why you must pay them.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:54:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Timeless Marketing Tool: The Power of Testimonials</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31491-timeless-marketing-tool-the-power-of-testimonials.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31491-timeless-marketing-tool-the-power-of-testimonials.aspx</guid><description>A proven business marketing tool with strong ROI (Return on Investment) is undoubtedly the testimonial. For both brick-and-mortar and online businesses, testimonials can do wonders for building a reputation, consumer confidence, credibility and a competitive edge. Here are some tips on how you can u</description><author>donna-marie.coggins@jacaranda-business-support.com (Donna-Marie Coggins)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating A Winning Media Kit For Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31792-creating-a-winning-media-kit-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31792-creating-a-winning-media-kit-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>A media kit is an essential tool for your business - yet a basic tool that is sought by prospective advertisers and media publications alike. Still, many small business owners neglect to construct a quality media kit, and their outreach suffers all the more for it.</description><author>donna-marie.coggins@jacaranda-business-support.com (Donna-Marie Coggins)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Secret to Getting the Media to Come Running to You</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31493-the-secret-to-getting-the-media-to-come-running-to-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31493-the-secret-to-getting-the-media-to-come-running-to-you.aspx</guid><description>Media outlets receive so many press releases each day that many go unread. Many more don't even make it past the headline. Would you like to know how to get your press release read or better still, how to get the media to come to you, wanting to give you coverage and promotion? I'll let you in on th</description><author>donna-marie.coggins@jacaranda-business-support.com (Donna-Marie Coggins)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:29:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Work From Home?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32178-why-work-from-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32178-why-work-from-home.aspx</guid><description>There are many, and varied benefits to working from home, some of which are financial. We look at some of the reasons that people are attracted to working from home that you might not have considered as well as those that may already know.</description><author>bsl64@yahoo.com (Scott Lindsay)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:55:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Little Known Tools For Internet Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32093-little-known-tools-for-internet-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32093-little-known-tools-for-internet-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Affiliate marketing is an Internet-based marketing practice in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate's marketing efforts, Affiliate marketing works in three levels: the merchant, the search engines and the affiliate.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Creative Applications For Getting Your Mutifamily Deals Done</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32087-10-creative-applications-for-getting-your-mutifamily-deals-done.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32087-10-creative-applications-for-getting-your-mutifamily-deals-done.aspx</guid><description>Are you unsure where to look for private money sources for your multifamily deal?  Here are 10 great ideas to get you motivated.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:44:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Know More About Franchise Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32064-know-more-about-franchise-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32064-know-more-about-franchise-business.aspx</guid><description>Unbeknown to so many people today, franchise business is one of the most profitable and fastest growing types of business today.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:01:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Deductions: "E" is For Employees, Education and Entertainment</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31995-schedule-c-tax-deductions--e-is-for-employees-education-and-entertainment.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31995-schedule-c-tax-deductions--e-is-for-employees-education-and-entertainment.aspx</guid><description>Looking for legitimate tax deductions for your income tax returns this year? Here are three common expenses that you can deduct on Schedule C, all starting with the letter "E".</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:45:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: 3 Key Changes For 2008 Income Tax Returns</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31994-small-business-tax-tips-3-key-changes-for-2008-income-tax-returns.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31994-small-business-tax-tips-3-key-changes-for-2008-income-tax-returns.aspx</guid><description>Are you getting ready to prepare your 2008 small business income tax returns? Here are three important changes you don't want to miss. Two of them put more money in your pocket; the third gives more money to Uncle Sam.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Returns: 3 Critical Tax Mistakes You Don't Want to Make</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31993-small-business-tax-returns-3-critical-tax-mistakes-you-don-t-want-to-make.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31993-small-business-tax-returns-3-critical-tax-mistakes-you-don-t-want-to-make.aspx</guid><description>Every year the IRS delays the processing of millions of income tax returns for the same reasons.  Here's the scoop on three of the most common tax preparation blunders and how to avoid them.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:30:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Accountants - Do They Have More Than One Role in Your Small Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31987-small-business-accountants--do-they-have-more-than-one-role-in-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31987-small-business-accountants--do-they-have-more-than-one-role-in-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>For small businesses the roles of their business accountants depend on the size of their company. In the case of a very small company, the small business accountant may handle everything: payroll, internal auditing, taxes, keeping the books up to date, etc.</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:01:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Seven Business Tips for Women Entrepreneurs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31959-top-seven-business-tips-for-women-entrepreneurs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31959-top-seven-business-tips-for-women-entrepreneurs.aspx</guid><description>I've noticed that many women small business owners experience the same challenges in growing and running their businesses, such as feeling overwhelmed and isolated, having difficulty keeping focused, not enrolling enough support, and not planning for growth. Here's a summary of my best advice for an</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can't Decide Which Home Business To Start? Here's Some Starting Tips</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31958-can-t-decide-which-home-business-to-start-here-s-some-starting-tips.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31958-can-t-decide-which-home-business-to-start-here-s-some-starting-tips.aspx</guid><description>When starting a home business or working from home, you must decide first what kind of business you want to start or what kind of work you want to do from home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:49:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Formula for Making More Money and Having More Freedom in Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31918-the-formula-for-making-more-money-and-having-more-freedom-in-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31918-the-formula-for-making-more-money-and-having-more-freedom-in-your-business.aspx</guid><description>How can you make more money and have more time off? My seven step success plan to enjoy your business more, work less, and boost your bottom line gives you a clear path to follow to get you on the road to financial independence. Practice the following seven steps every day, and you'll be well on you</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:39:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sardinia Holiday Houses:  A Great Alternative To Hotels In Sardinia</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31912-sardinia-holiday-houses--a-great-alternative-to-hotels-in-sardinia.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31912-sardinia-holiday-houses--a-great-alternative-to-hotels-in-sardinia.aspx</guid><description>Sardinia holiday houses are a terrific way to experience all of the culture, history, and tradition that this island has to offer.  While renting Sardinia holiday houses is certainly not for everyone, there are some great benefits for others.</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:57:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Key to Success in Business - Internet Marketing For Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31897-your-key-to-success-in-business--internet-marketing-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31897-your-key-to-success-in-business--internet-marketing-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Talking about Internet marketing for small business is all the rage. The airwaves are full of advertisements directed toward small business owners as well.</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:19:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What You Must Know Before Hiring Friends and Family</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31793-what-you-must-know-before-hiring-friends-and-family.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31793-what-you-must-know-before-hiring-friends-and-family.aspx</guid><description>As you enjoy more success in small business, or you look for trustworthy and reliable partners for your small business venture, it might seem logical to look to those you rely on the most in your private life. However hiring friends and family is not always a good move. Read on for tips...</description><author>donna-marie.coggins@jacaranda-business-support.com (Donna-Marie Coggins)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:29:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Your Beauty or Health Business Can Profit from Added Value Offers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31700-how-your-beauty-or-health-business-can-profit-from-added-value-offers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31700-how-your-beauty-or-health-business-can-profit-from-added-value-offers.aspx</guid><description>Market your salon, clinic, spa or practice smarter by creating packages of treatments or services and added value retail offers. The better value you can offer in your health or beauty business, the more clients you'll get and the more money you'll make.</description><author>rebecca@wellbeingbookings.com (Rebecca Kepple)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:27:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How are Your Prospects Finding You?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31855-how-are-your-prospects-finding-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31855-how-are-your-prospects-finding-you.aspx</guid><description>Yellow Pages advertising isn't reaching your prospective customers:  you've got to be on the Internet.</description><author>deborah@webpowertools.com (Deborah Gallant)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:56:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Automated Business Builders Can Help You Build Your Customer Relationships on Autopilot</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31859-automated-business-builders-can-help-you-build-your-customer-relationships-on-autopilot.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31859-automated-business-builders-can-help-you-build-your-customer-relationships-on-autopilot.aspx</guid><description>Can automated soultions help you build your CRM(Customer Relationships) on Autopilot?</description><author>gburrus@techoss.com (gregory burrus)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:28:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAPS To Guide You Through Multifamily Deals</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31843-maps-to-guide-you-through-multifamily-deals.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31843-maps-to-guide-you-through-multifamily-deals.aspx</guid><description>Do you find the process of putting together multifamily deals to be intimidating?  It doesn't have to be.  It is simply a matter of following your MAPS.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:07:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Deductions - "D" is For "Don't Do Depreciation"</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31840-schedule-c-tax-deductions--d-is-for-don-t-do-depreciation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31840-schedule-c-tax-deductions--d-is-for-don-t-do-depreciation.aspx</guid><description>Do your eyes glaze over at the thought of those mind-numbing depreciation rules? Take heart, sole proprietor. Find out why you can probably kiss those depreciation rules good-bye.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:50:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: I Forget to Send Out 1099's by January 31 -- What Do I Do Now?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31838-small-business-tax-tips-i-forget-to-send-out-1099-s-by-january-31--what-do-i-do-now.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31838-small-business-tax-tips-i-forget-to-send-out-1099-s-by-january-31--what-do-i-do-now.aspx</guid><description>Are you a small business owner who hires independent contractors? If so, you may be required by the IRS to send out a Form 1099-MISC to those people. This article will help you determine your obligation to issue those 1099's.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:43:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: I Received Form 1099-MISC -- Now What?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31837-small-business-tax-tips-i-received-form-1099-misc--now-what.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31837-small-business-tax-tips-i-received-form-1099-misc--now-what.aspx</guid><description>Did you receive a Form 1099-MISC and aren't sure what it means and/or what to do with it?  This article will answer those questions.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:41:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Taxes: What is Self-Employment Tax and Why Must You Pay It?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31836-small-business-taxes-what-is-self-employment-tax-and-why-must-you-pay-it.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31836-small-business-taxes-what-is-self-employment-tax-and-why-must-you-pay-it.aspx</guid><description>If you are new to the world of self-employment, it's time for you to meet an old nemesis known as Self-employment tax.  Find out what it is and how to deal with it.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:41:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: How to Find Hundreds of Deductions</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31835-small-business-tax-tips-how-to-find-hundreds-of-deductions.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31835-small-business-tax-tips-how-to-find-hundreds-of-deductions.aspx</guid><description>Are you a small business owner who's frustrated about taxes? You face a mind-boggling array of choices when it comes to figuring out what is and is not deductible on your income tax return each year. This article will get you started on the path of finding hundreds of legal deductions.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:28:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Taxes: How to Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31834-small-business-taxes-how-to-get-an-employer-identification-number-ein.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31834-small-business-taxes-how-to-get-an-employer-identification-number-ein.aspx</guid><description>Do you need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your small business? Many small businesses must get one even if they have no employees. Here's how to get one.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:26:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Deductions - "C" is For Contributions, Contractors &amp; Commissions</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31833-schedule-c-tax-deductions--c-is-for-contributions-contractors--commissions.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31833-schedule-c-tax-deductions--c-is-for-contributions-contractors--commissions.aspx</guid><description>Here are three legitimate tax deductions for the self-employed that begin with the letter "C".  Do you have these expenses in your sole proprietorship? If so, be sure to report them on your tax return.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:18:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Killer And Simple Ways To Make Money Online</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31785-3-killer-and-simple-ways-to-make-money-online.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31785-3-killer-and-simple-ways-to-make-money-online.aspx</guid><description>The Internet offers everything for everybody, also simple ways to make money. By simple I mean ways, which you do not have to study a lot or to take financial risks. Simple ways require work, not the running skills of the online business.</description><author>runner@welho.com (Juhani Tontti)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:43:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Costs Involved In Working From Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31778-the-costs-involved-in-working-from-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31778-the-costs-involved-in-working-from-home.aspx</guid><description>There are costs associated with working from home, in setting up one's business or home office as well as providing ongoing necessary services. Some of these costs people may be unaware of, and may affect how feasible it is that one begins at home work.</description><author>bsl64@yahoo.com (Scott Lindsay)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:53:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding The Motivation And Stamina To Be Your Own Boss</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31777-finding-the-motivation-and-stamina-to-be-your-own-boss.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31777-finding-the-motivation-and-stamina-to-be-your-own-boss.aspx</guid><description>The biggest risk facing an at home worker is idle time. TV, another game with the kids, a nice lie in, in the mornings are all within our grasp, but serve only to disrupt and slow down an at home worker's productivity. We look at some ways to maintain a good level of motivation and stamina.</description><author>bsl64@yahoo.com (Scott Lindsay)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:50:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Solihull Local Businesses On The Internet</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31768-solihull-local-businesses-on-the-internet.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31768-solihull-local-businesses-on-the-internet.aspx</guid><description>Solihull businesses are alive and thriving. Solihull with its large shopping areas and many attractions draws many visitors each year. Not only are the Solihull businesses alive and doing well the Solihull shopping is something every visitor looks forward to.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:47:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Keep Track of Your Performance in Multifamily Property Deals</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31728-how-to-keep-track-of-your-performance-in-multifamily-property-deals.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31728-how-to-keep-track-of-your-performance-in-multifamily-property-deals.aspx</guid><description>Do you have a system in place to keep you focused on the right track to achieving your financial freedom?  The Performance Dashboard can help you monitor your progress.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Types of Investors for your Multifamily Deals</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31719-3-types-of-investors-for-your-multifamily-deals.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31719-3-types-of-investors-for-your-multifamily-deals.aspx</guid><description>Did you know that there are 3 types of investors that you can work with on your multifamily deal?  Knowing what type of investor you are working can help you package your deal just for them.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:48:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How the Global Financial Crisis Could Affect Your Health or Beauty Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31454-how-the-global-financial-crisis-could-affect-your-health-or-beauty-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31454-how-the-global-financial-crisis-could-affect-your-health-or-beauty-business.aspx</guid><description>Whether you do beauty, therapy, homeopathy, life coaching, hairdressing, or any other holistic or complementary therapies, you can profit by simply changing your thinking. By thinking that every dollar of revenue above and beyond that which you spend, is a worthy profit. </description><author>rebecca@wellbeingbookings.com (Rebecca Kepple)</author><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:46:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Buy Multifamily Properties</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31657-top-ten-reasons-why-you-should-buy-multifamily-properties.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31657-top-ten-reasons-why-you-should-buy-multifamily-properties.aspx</guid><description>What are the advantages to investing in multifamily properties as opposed to other investment opportunities?  There are 10 fabulous reasons to invest in multifamily properties.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:25:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Low Cost Salon Marketing to Get You Through the Recession</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31622-low-cost-salon-marketing-to-get-you-through-the-recession.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31622-low-cost-salon-marketing-to-get-you-through-the-recession.aspx</guid><description>Most salon, clinic and spa owners understand that bad economy means cutting expenses... Cutting out your marketing budget is one of the most dangerous things you can do for your business.  To continue growing your business, you'll need to keep getting new clients, which means smart marketing.</description><author>rebecca@wellbeingbookings.com (Rebecca Kepple)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:19:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Deductions: "B" Is for Bad Debts, Bank Charges &amp; Books</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31613-schedule-c-tax-deductions--b-is-for-bad-debts-bank-charges--books.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31613-schedule-c-tax-deductions--b-is-for-bad-debts-bank-charges--books.aspx</guid><description>Are you wondering whether you are deducting all the expenses the law allows for your sole proprietorship? Here are three commonly overlooked deductions that begin with the letter "B".</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:21:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Taxes: Do You Need an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31611-small-business-taxes-do-you-need-an-employer-identification-number-ein-.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31611-small-business-taxes-do-you-need-an-employer-identification-number-ein-.aspx</guid><description>If you run a small business or engage in self-employment activities, you may need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRS, whether or not you have employees.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Accountants Are Your Most Trusted Advisor and Confidant</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31597-small-business-accountants-are-your-most-trusted-advisor-and-confidant.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31597-small-business-accountants-are-your-most-trusted-advisor-and-confidant.aspx</guid><description>Often business owners find themselves investing in the wrong people - the wrong employees, the wrong vendors, the wrong business to business relationships, over and over again knowing something is not right but do not have the courage or the energy to take an objective look at the situation and then</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:18:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multifamily Deals:  How to Assess a Multifamily Property in 10 Minutes</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31406-multifamily-deals--how-to-assess-a-multifamily-property-in-10-minutes.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31406-multifamily-deals--how-to-assess-a-multifamily-property-in-10-minutes.aspx</guid><description>Does the thought of evaluating a multifamily property seem like an overwhelming task?  The best kept secret is that you can assess a property in 10 minutes.  No kidding!</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multifamly Properties and Understanding Section Eight Housing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31379-multifamly-properties-and-understanding-section-eight-housing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31379-multifamly-properties-and-understanding-section-eight-housing.aspx</guid><description>People who invest in multifamily housing need to know about Section 8 because, historically, Section 8 has been a way for apartment owners to both guarantee and raise their rents.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Your Multifamily Deals for Free!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31450-marketing-your-multifamily-deals-for-free.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31450-marketing-your-multifamily-deals-for-free.aspx</guid><description>Are you under the mistaken assumption that marketing your multifamily deals costs a great deal of money?  Here are 4 effective and free marketing methods to market your multifamily deals.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multifamily Deals and the Importance of Credibility Kits</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31461-multifamily-deals-and-the-importance-of-credibility-kits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31461-multifamily-deals-and-the-importance-of-credibility-kits.aspx</guid><description>How do you convince an investor that your multifamily property deal is a fabulous investment and you are the person to get it done?  You need credibility kits.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Buying Apartment Buildings:  6 Private Money Sources</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31459-buying-apartment-buildings--6-private-money-sources.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31459-buying-apartment-buildings--6-private-money-sources.aspx</guid><description>Do you know where to go for private money sources for your multifamily property deal?  There are 6 great private money sources already at your fingertips.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multifamily Properties:  How the Principle of Leverage and Velocity Can Greatly Increase Your Return</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31460-multifamily-properties--how-the-principle-of-leverage-and-velocity-can-greatly-increase-your-return.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31460-multifamily-properties--how-the-principle-of-leverage-and-velocity-can-greatly-increase-your-return.aspx</guid><description>Do you realize the huge passive income potential that multifamily properties offer?  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Then you came to the right place.  Step right up and get an answer to this all-important question.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Deductions: "A" Is for Accountants, Attorneys &amp; Advertising</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31525-schedule-c-tax-deductions--a-is-for-accountants-attorneys--advertising.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31525-schedule-c-tax-deductions--a-is-for-accountants-attorneys--advertising.aspx</guid><description>If you're a sole proprietor, here's the lowdown on three small business tax deductions you can report on Schedule C. 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Do not let the terms make you nervous.</description><author>articles@fcgllc.com (Lance Edwards)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:38:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Owning Your Own Business:  Here Are A Couple Of Steps To Business Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28555-owning-your-own-business--here-are-a-couple-of-steps-to-business-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28555-owning-your-own-business--here-are-a-couple-of-steps-to-business-success.aspx</guid><description>Owning your own business and having steady small business growth is about having a good performance strategy.  The right small business book or small business ebook can have your small business running on a track to success.</description><author>steve@progresssetfree.com (Steve Scott)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:35:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In Business You Must Talk, Not Bark</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31390-in-business-you-must-talk-not-bark.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31390-in-business-you-must-talk-not-bark.aspx</guid><description>I live to please my masters! I love doing this! If they are happy, I'm happy!  Pleasing them doesn't take much. Wagging my tail in front of them, usually do the trick, or moving my cute face to the side. They always go: Ahhh! I do this three or four times a day only. 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Here's an overview of the most common forms you'll need to prepare this tax season.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:06:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Tips: How to Report Income on Your Tax Return (Part I)</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31326-schedule-c-tax-tips-how-to-report-income-on-your-tax-return-part-i.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31326-schedule-c-tax-tips-how-to-report-income-on-your-tax-return-part-i.aspx</guid><description>Do you ever get confused about reporting your income on Schedule C?  This article will help you get un-confused.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:06:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule C Tax Tips: What Payroll Tax Forms Should You File?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31323-schedule-c-tax-tips-what-payroll-tax-forms-should-you-file.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31323-schedule-c-tax-tips-what-payroll-tax-forms-should-you-file.aspx</guid><description>Are you a sole proprietor with employees? Find out what payroll tax form you must file.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: Are You Ready For The January 31 Deadline?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31322-small-business-tax-tips-are-you-ready-for-the-january-31-deadline.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31322-small-business-tax-tips-are-you-ready-for-the-january-31-deadline.aspx</guid><description>April 15 is not the only critical tax deadline. For many small business owners, January 31 is just as important. Find out why.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:18:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Make the Most Out of Your Small Music Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31243-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-small-music-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31243-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-small-music-business.aspx</guid><description>Not all musicians started with good financial standing. There are musicians who started with just having a little money or those who are lacking in specific resources like priceless possessions and wealth.</description><author>kmharia@gmail.com (Kavit Haria)</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:28:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips: How to Deduct Anything</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31174-small-business-tax-tips-how-to-deduct-anything.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31174-small-business-tax-tips-how-to-deduct-anything.aspx</guid><description>It's true: Anything is deductible. 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Here's three keys to understanding the U.S. tax system.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:36:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tax Tips -- Where to Find Free Tax Information</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30870-small-business-tax-tips--where-to-find-free-tax-information.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30870-small-business-tax-tips--where-to-find-free-tax-information.aspx</guid><description>Trying to get a handle on the complex world of small business taxes?  There are plenty of good resources available, both online and offline, for free and not-so-free.  This article reviews some of the least expensive tax resources available.  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Choosing your niche market has many benefits...</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who Is Your Business Mentor?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29090-who-is-your-business-mentor.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29090-who-is-your-business-mentor.aspx</guid><description>You might be just one fundamental element away from building the business and income you dream about. Web 2.0 has changed the playing field for marketing online and many old tactics that used to work well are no longer working effectively.</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trusting Your Intuition: You Already Know What to Do</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29089-trusting-your-intuition-you-already-know-what-to-do.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29089-trusting-your-intuition-you-already-know-what-to-do.aspx</guid><description>We are all born with intuitive abilities, which can be improved with attention and practice. Here are some steps you can take to make friends with your intuition, learn its language, and deepen your relationship with your wise inner self.</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Break Out of the Trading Time for Money Income Ceiling</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29250-how-to-break-out-of-the-trading-time-for-money-income-ceiling.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29250-how-to-break-out-of-the-trading-time-for-money-income-ceiling.aspx</guid><description>If you are a service provider charging by the hour for your services, you may be trapped in a cycle of under-earning. The secret to breaking the billable hours ceiling is to come up with ideas and strategies to create passive income.</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Step Checklist to Deliver Teleseminars</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6104-six-step-checklist-to-deliver-teleseminars.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6104-six-step-checklist-to-deliver-teleseminars.aspx</guid><description>Chances are that you've attended a teleseminar lately. Why not create your own?</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Think Small: Micro-Niche Your Way to Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6101-think-small-micro-niche-your-way-to-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6101-think-small-micro-niche-your-way-to-success.aspx</guid><description>Conventional wisdom tells us to think big. Having coached hundreds of small business owners, I find the ones that have the greatest success tend to think small.</description><author>jan@janmariedore.com (Jan Marie Dore)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>11 Small Business SEO Tips</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30868-11-small-business-seo-tips.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30868-11-small-business-seo-tips.aspx</guid><description>If you are a small business owner then you know how difficult it is to get into the top Google rankings for your targeted keywords.  It may be that you want to hire an SEO expert or internet marketing agency to take care of SEO for you.</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:04:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The ABC's of Small Business Taxes: How to Easily Avoid IRS Penalties and Interest</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30730-the-abc-s-of-small-business-taxes-how-to-easily-avoid-irs-penalties-and-interest.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30730-the-abc-s-of-small-business-taxes-how-to-easily-avoid-irs-penalties-and-interest.aspx</guid><description>Find out how easy it is to avoid those nasty IRS penalties and interest charges.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:59:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The ABC's of Small Business Taxes: Why is Choice of Entity So Important?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30725-the-abc-s-of-small-business-taxes-why-is-choice-of-entity-so-important.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30725-the-abc-s-of-small-business-taxes-why-is-choice-of-entity-so-important.aspx</guid><description>The typical sole proprietor trying to find legal tax reduction strategies is faced with a daunting task.  Our tax code is so complex, how can you even begin to unravel all the convoluted rules and regulations?</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:39:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet Marketing is Not Enough</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30862-internet-marketing-is-not-enough.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30862-internet-marketing-is-not-enough.aspx</guid><description>Owners of small service businesses should not solely rely on the Internet as their only marketing channel.</description><author>deborah@webpowertools.com (Deborah Gallant)</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:21:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Steps to a Great Hire for Small Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30824-7-steps-to-a-great-hire-for-small-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30824-7-steps-to-a-great-hire-for-small-businesses.aspx</guid><description>If you are a small business owner, then you know the importance of hiring great employees with the least amount of expense. Not only do you want to hire qualified employees who will work for a wage that you can afford,</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:28:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hire Your Friends: 6 Reasons to Give it a Shot</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30823-hire-your-friends-6-reasons-to-give-it-a-shot.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30823-hire-your-friends-6-reasons-to-give-it-a-shot.aspx</guid><description>So you are starting your own business. You are looking for space to rent for your office, and might need some clerical assistance at some point</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:23:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>15 Ways to Stay Focused With Effective Time Management</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30821-15-ways-to-stay-focused-with-effective-time-management.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30821-15-ways-to-stay-focused-with-effective-time-management.aspx</guid><description>Let s face it, there is a lot going on out there. Our economy is on the fritz and every news story tells us that one more multimillion dollar company needs a government bailout. Foreclosures are happening right and left.</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:23:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to Start Your Online Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30751-5-reasons-now-is-the-best-time-to-start-your-online-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30751-5-reasons-now-is-the-best-time-to-start-your-online-business.aspx</guid><description>There is no perfect time to start a business. The best time to start a business is now. The sooner you start your business, the sooner you will start to earn money. Do your homework and take action, and you will succeed.</description><author>jj@smallbusinesshowto.com (Jinger Jarrett)</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:57:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When Does A "Virtual Office" Set-Up Make Sense?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30690-when-does-a-virtual-office-set-up-make-sense.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30690-when-does-a-virtual-office-set-up-make-sense.aspx</guid><description>When does a virtual office set-up make sense ... and for whom?   IMHO Virtual offices are going to change the way we all do business, and it's going to happen much sooner than most realize.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:15:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tip .... How To Manage Cash Flow</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30689-small-business-tip---how-to-manage-cash-flow.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30689-small-business-tip---how-to-manage-cash-flow.aspx</guid><description>Cash is king right? When in business .... ANY size business .... managing your cash flow is key to survival, not just growth. So .... how do you best go about ensuring you have your ducks in a row? Read on folks .... and pay attention.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:11:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Steps to Simple Holiday Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29498-7-steps-to-simple-holiday-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29498-7-steps-to-simple-holiday-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Small business owners who approach the holiday season with a few simple marketing tactics in hand could start the new year with plenty of new business. Read on for 7 strategies to focus holiday marketing efforts. </description><author>leslie@boostyourbottomline.com (Leslie Hamp)</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:06:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is Unique that You Bring to Your Client's Table?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30248-what-is-unique-that-you-bring-to-your-client-s-table.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30248-what-is-unique-that-you-bring-to-your-client-s-table.aspx</guid><description>Every day it seems that everything and every body get more and more alike. It seems that the only thing that really differentiates us from our competitors is the skill of our copywriters compared to theirs.</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:50:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sell a Business, Key Factors for a Successful Exit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30378-sell-a-business-key-factors-for-a-successful-exit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30378-sell-a-business-key-factors-for-a-successful-exit.aspx</guid><description>The purpose of this article is to discuss several key factors that a business owner should consider in their once in a lifetime opportunity to maximize the rewards from their lifetime of work with the sale of their business.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:03:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When Business Grants Attack: How to Avoid the Scams</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30299-when-business-grants-attack-how-to-avoid-the-scams.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30299-when-business-grants-attack-how-to-avoid-the-scams.aspx</guid><description>Although business grants can be very helpful to entrepreneurs, precautions should be taken to avoid fraudulent opportunities.</description><author>dante.lee@gmail.com (Dante Lee)</author><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:10:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Find Real Home Typing Jobs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30338-how-to-find-real-home-typing-jobs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30338-how-to-find-real-home-typing-jobs.aspx</guid><description>Find out what the best ways are to get legitimate typing work from home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:14:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sell a Business, Keys to a Successful Exit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30323-sell-a-business-keys-to-a-successful-exit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30323-sell-a-business-keys-to-a-successful-exit.aspx</guid><description>The purpose of this article is to discuss the ten key factors that a business owner should consider in their once in a lifetime opportunity to maximize the rewards from their life's work with the sale of their business.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:53:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Rebate Processing Jobs - Where To Find Them</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30320-home-rebate-processing-jobs--where-to-find-them.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30320-home-rebate-processing-jobs--where-to-find-them.aspx</guid><description>Is rebate processing legitimate work from home? Can you really find work from home filling out forms for companies who offer rebates? Find out the truth about rebate processing jobs.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:28:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clean Up Your Financials Well in Advance of Your Business Sale</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30319-clean-up-your-financials-well-in-advance-of-your-business-sale.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30319-clean-up-your-financials-well-in-advance-of-your-business-sale.aspx</guid><description>When you sell your business, many factors are important in maximizing your selling price. Rock solid financials are job one before you sell. This article discusses why you should remove all personal expenses from your business financials well in advance and how you will be rewarded in your business </description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:27:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avoid the Number One Mistake in Selling Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30235-avoid-the-number-one-mistake-in-selling-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30235-avoid-the-number-one-mistake-in-selling-your-business.aspx</guid><description>By far the costliest mistake a business owner can make is to attempt to sell his business himself. Normally the buyer has a far better idea of the market and is looking to buy at a big discount. If the transaction actually gets completed, the price is often far short of a fair market price. This art</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:40:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Cash Gifting - Keys To Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30206-avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-cash-gifting--keys-to-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30206-avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-cash-gifting--keys-to-success.aspx</guid><description>Lets be honest, really, really honest. There are gifting scams, and then there are legitimate gifting systems. The fact is there are enough cash gifting programs out there that it's easy for a beginner confuse a legitimate system from a phony website eager to prey on the unwary.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chicken Littles are Running Amuck</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30107-chicken-littles-are-running-amuck.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30107-chicken-littles-are-running-amuck.aspx</guid><description>Joe the plumber, Tito the builder, Nancy the nurse all convinced us that there is plenty to be concerned about in running our small businesses during the next administration.</description><author>karen@icancomply.com (Karen Dennison)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:56:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for Choosing a Small Business Web Host</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30121-tips-for-choosing-a-small-business-web-host.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30121-tips-for-choosing-a-small-business-web-host.aspx</guid><description>It is an achievement for a small business owner to acquire a web host provider that is reliable and which can turn your business into a lucrative business.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:21:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Management Buyout Business Sale</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29995-the-management-buyout-business-sale.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29995-the-management-buyout-business-sale.aspx</guid><description>Many owners think that selling their privately held company to their management team is a great way to reward loyal employees for years of service. This article discusses why that seldom works and puts forth another approach that is a better alternative for owners, employees, and the buyers.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:09:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Freelancers Need To Build A Residual Income</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29993-freelancers-need-to-build-a-residual-income.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29993-freelancers-need-to-build-a-residual-income.aspx</guid><description>If you consider yourself a freelancer of any sort then to be able to earn money over the long term means you need to build up your sources of residual income. Because you will most likely encounter times when new projects just aren't coming through the door. And you still have to pay the bills.</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:48:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Avoid the Dreaded Double Taxation of Business Profit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29908-how-to-avoid-the-dreaded-double-taxation-of-business-profit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29908-how-to-avoid-the-dreaded-double-taxation-of-business-profit.aspx</guid><description>If you incorporate, be sure you know how to avoid getting taxed on your profits twice. After all, isn't once enough?</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:33:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resell Rights - Boost Your Profits in 5 Simple Steps</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29845-resell-rights--boost-your-profits-in-5-simple-steps.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29845-resell-rights--boost-your-profits-in-5-simple-steps.aspx</guid><description>Trying to make money with resell rights products?  Apply these 5 steps and get into fast profit.</description><author>jsinclai@referralcamp.com (Jack Sinclair)</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:51:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The #1 Reason to Incorporate Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29783-the-1-reason-to-incorporate-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29783-the-1-reason-to-incorporate-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Find out why any sole proprietorship is a risky business, and how to move from the world of unlimited liability to limited liability.</description><author>waynemdavies@gmail.com (Wayne Davies)</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:26:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Little Known Ways To Get Out Of Debt With Cash Gifting</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29931-little-known-ways-to-get-out-of-debt-with-cash-gifting.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29931-little-known-ways-to-get-out-of-debt-with-cash-gifting.aspx</guid><description>There are several options out there to get out of debt.  With the literally millions of work at home schemes being proposed every day, cash gifting's proposes guaranteed wealth with their program.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:26:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are Glasses And Contact Lenses Made Of?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29851-what-are-glasses-and-contact-lenses-made-of.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29851-what-are-glasses-and-contact-lenses-made-of.aspx</guid><description>Today eye glasses and contact lenses are available in varied materials; it allows optical labs and contact lens manufacturers to offer superior quality products and clear vision to people.</description><author>astratton@searchinfluence.com (Andrew Stratton)</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:01:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Necessary Information Needed Before Getting Into Cash Gifting</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29842-the-necessary-information-needed-before-getting-into-cash-gifting.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29842-the-necessary-information-needed-before-getting-into-cash-gifting.aspx</guid><description>If you're planning on, or already have, signed up for the cash gifting program, then there are a few things you'll want to check out.  Tools that are provided can be essential to your success.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:54:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making Regular Income With Cash Gifting Programs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29804-making-regular-income-with-cash-gifting-programs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29804-making-regular-income-with-cash-gifting-programs.aspx</guid><description>If you are searching for a way to get out of debt, and would like to have your prayers answered, then you may want to visit some websites which offers home based business opportunities. Cash gifting provides a recession proof way of creating an income stream through gifting.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:54:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To  Make Money Online, Try Legitimate Online Jobs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29793-how-to-make-money-online-try-legitimate-online-jobs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29793-how-to-make-money-online-try-legitimate-online-jobs.aspx</guid><description>If you are totally tired with your boss and present job, why dont you take your PC , surf the net and find a legitimate online jobs to make money online from home without big investments and a learning process of several weeks. And get paid soon!</description><author>runner@welho.com (Juhani Tontti)</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:50:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet Business Startup Costs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29743-internet-business-startup-costs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29743-internet-business-startup-costs.aspx</guid><description>Sometimes people delay starting an online home business because they are worried about what the business startup costs will be.  In this article I set out the kinds of expenditures you need to consider before you start so you can set up a realistic budget.  You may find that it is a lot less expensi</description><author>ros@writer-ros.co.uk (Rosamunde Bott)</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:05:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial Advisors - It's Time for Some Difficult Discussions with Your Business Owner Clients</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29717-financial-advisors--it-s-time-for-some-difficult-discussions-with-your-business-owner-clients.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29717-financial-advisors--it-s-time-for-some-difficult-discussions-with-your-business-owner-clients.aspx</guid><description>Record numbers of baby boomers will be exiting their businesses over the next 10 years. Most of them have not done the proper planning to maximize the value or to pass it on to the next generation under favorable conditions. Financial Advisors have an opportunity to help their clients improve the ou</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:36:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Unsolicited Offer to Buy Your Company -What Should You Do</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29606-the-unsolicited-offer-to-buy-your-company-what-should-you-do.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29606-the-unsolicited-offer-to-buy-your-company-what-should-you-do.aspx</guid><description>If you are approached with an unsolicited offer to buy your business be careful. Often times it is a bottom feeder looking to get a bargain and your company is one of dozens that are similarly contacted. If you become intoxicated with the thoughts of future riches, you could put your company in jjeo</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:12:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In A Downturn, Measure What You Do Or Keep Your Powder Dry</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28818-in-a-downturn-measure-what-you-do-or-keep-your-powder-dry.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28818-in-a-downturn-measure-what-you-do-or-keep-your-powder-dry.aspx</guid><description>In an economic downturn, some small businesses flourish and others tank.  Why?  The small business that tracks results knows what has worked and what has not.  They concentrate on what works!</description><author>marketingemporium@bresnan.net (Robert Schumacher)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:07:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are The Best Pricing Practices For Small Business During An Economic Slowdown?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29585-what-are-the-best-pricing-practices-for-small-business-during-an-economic-slowdown.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29585-what-are-the-best-pricing-practices-for-small-business-during-an-economic-slowdown.aspx</guid><description>Many companies across the nation are on the verge of closing their doors and some have already started liquidating their inventory. This can be a great time to create opportunity for your business. Here are a few items to look at.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:28:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What's The Best Way To Establish Credit For A Newly Formed Small Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29583-what-s-the-best-way-to-establish-credit-for-a-newly-formed-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29583-what-s-the-best-way-to-establish-credit-for-a-newly-formed-small-business.aspx</guid><description>What's the best way to establish credit for a newly formed business entity (LLC or corporation), even before it's actually conducting business, to avoid having to personally guarantee a (SBA) loan, and to be able to open (vendor) accounts?</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:22:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cash Gifting Versus MLMs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29490-cash-gifting-versus-mlms.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29490-cash-gifting-versus-mlms.aspx</guid><description>Most working individuals are always on the lookout for income opportunity plans and home based businesses. Many have tried work from home schemes such as multi-level marketing. The multi-level marketing programs nowadays market all sorts of products.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:50:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Secretarial Business - How to Get Legitmate Typing Work from Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29462-a-secretarial-business--how-to-get-legitmate-typing-work-from-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29462-a-secretarial-business--how-to-get-legitmate-typing-work-from-home.aspx</guid><description>Learn how to operate your own successful secretarial service from home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toll Free Numbers Help Small Businesses Maximize ROI</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29404-toll-free-numbers-help-small-businesses-maximize-roi.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29404-toll-free-numbers-help-small-businesses-maximize-roi.aspx</guid><description>If a small business is not able to track their advertising, they have no way of knowing what their return on investment is for each ad.  The ad campaigns that are not performing are sucking money down the drain.  Using a toll free number will allow business owners to track the effectiveness of their</description><author>brandi@telecentrex.com (Brandi Cummings)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:50:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Role of A Secretarial Service</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29307-the-role-of-a-secretarial-service.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29307-the-role-of-a-secretarial-service.aspx</guid><description>How your secretarial service can help a business grow.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:51:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>86% of Holiday Shoppers Will Buy from Businesses that Offer the Best Value</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29204-86-of-holiday-shoppers-will-buy-from-businesses-that-offer-the-best-value.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29204-86-of-holiday-shoppers-will-buy-from-businesses-that-offer-the-best-value.aspx</guid><description>Only 14% of consumers are strict price-only shoppers.  The silent majority do pay attention to price but are always more interested in true value.  If the smaller business can provide that value, they can outsell not only their competitors but also the big boxes.</description><author>marketingemporium@bresnan.net (Robert Schumacher)</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:39:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Want Home Typing Work?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29287-do-you-want-home-typing-work.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29287-do-you-want-home-typing-work.aspx</guid><description>Legitimate ways to make a living typing from your home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:53:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Typing Scams and Data Entry Scams - How to Avoid Them</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29286-typing-scams-and-data-entry-scams--how-to-avoid-them.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29286-typing-scams-and-data-entry-scams--how-to-avoid-them.aspx</guid><description>Why data entry programs are misleading and how to get read typing and data entry work from home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:52:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Profits and Sales</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29108-profits-and-sales.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29108-profits-and-sales.aspx</guid><description>Maximizing profit for your small business...</description><author>fran@youradministrativesolutions.com (Fran McCully)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:39:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee VS. Contractors</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29104-employee-vs-contractors.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29104-employee-vs-contractors.aspx</guid><description>What does it cost employers to have an in-house administrative assistant versus a virtual assistant?</description><author>fran@youradministrativesolutions.com (Fran McCully)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:26:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Something New</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29109-something-new.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29109-something-new.aspx</guid><description>To keep profits rolling in, you need to be proactive.</description><author>fran@youradministrativesolutions.com (Fran McCully)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:04:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Freelance Typing Work Review</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29229-freelance-typing-work-review.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29229-freelance-typing-work-review.aspx</guid><description>Find out which typing work is legitimate and how to get real typing work from home.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:33:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Secretarial Services or Virtual Assistant?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29228-secretarial-services-or-virtual-assistant.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29228-secretarial-services-or-virtual-assistant.aspx</guid><description>Explanation of the different types of home based assitants.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:16:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Secretarial Service - A Great Opportunity for Stay at Home Moms</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29226-a-secretarial-service--a-great-opportunity-for-stay-at-home-moms.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29226-a-secretarial-service--a-great-opportunity-for-stay-at-home-moms.aspx</guid><description>A way for moms to put their typing skills to good use while helping to provide extra income for their family.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:09:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What A Virtual Assistant Is and Is Not</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29105-what-a-virtual-assistant-is-and-is-not.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29105-what-a-virtual-assistant-is-and-is-not.aspx</guid><description>If you decide you want to delegate administrative tasks to someone else so you can spend your time more effectively and efficiently on other business activities, then a Virtual Assistant is what you need.</description><author>fran@youradministrativesolutions.com (Fran McCully)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:15:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You In Your Own Way</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29107-are-you-in-your-own-way.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29107-are-you-in-your-own-way.aspx</guid><description>Before a business can create a growth plan, for instance, some solid soul searching is a good idea.  Take a close look at your business and identify those things that you can change.</description><author>fran@youradministrativesolutions.com (Fran McCully)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:14:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Set up Your Typing and Data Entry Workspace</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29170-how-to-set-up-your-typing-and-data-entry-workspace.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29170-how-to-set-up-your-typing-and-data-entry-workspace.aspx</guid><description>How to set up your workspace to provide typing, word processing, data entry and secretarial services</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:18:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get Legitimate Typing Work from Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29162-how-to-get-legitimate-typing-work-from-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29162-how-to-get-legitimate-typing-work-from-home.aspx</guid><description>Avoid typing scams and find out how to get real typing work.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:44:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Transcription Work From Home Without Medical Transcription Training</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29160-get-transcription-work-from-home-without-medical-transcription-training.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29160-get-transcription-work-from-home-without-medical-transcription-training.aspx</guid><description>How to get transcription work and typing work without being a medical transcriptionist or taking medical transcription training.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:34:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Incorporation Basic Facts. What Is Incorporation?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29146-incorporation-basic-facts-what-is-incorporation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29146-incorporation-basic-facts-what-is-incorporation.aspx</guid><description>Incorporation is the process of getting approval from the appropriate authorities of creating a legal entity - some kind of a 'corporation' to conduct business</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sales Tip: Use Social Dynamics To Control Sales Appointments</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29136-sales-tip-use-social-dynamics-to-control-sales-appointments.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29136-sales-tip-use-social-dynamics-to-control-sales-appointments.aspx</guid><description>New York Times bestselling author Frank Rumbauskas explains simple yet powerful tips on body language, vocal presence, and other elements of social dynamics that you can use to close more sales today!</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:59:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Sales Price or Biggest Profit Margin?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29135-best-sales-price-or-biggest-profit-margin.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29135-best-sales-price-or-biggest-profit-margin.aspx</guid><description>If you feel that cold calling is working just fine for you, this is for you. The problem with being satisfied with the results of cold calling is that you fail to see cold calling's biggest flaw and why it imposes strict limitations on your sales production.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:55:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cold Calling - The Myth Of Cold Calling 2.0 And Other Urban Legends</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29134-cold-calling--the-myth-of-cold-calling-2-0-and-other-urban-legends.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29134-cold-calling--the-myth-of-cold-calling-2-0-and-other-urban-legends.aspx</guid><description>A lot of myths are popping up lately about the idea of "Cold Calling 2.0" or the concept that changing your angle or approach will make cold calling effective again. This article destroys those myths and explains why cold calling is dead, for good.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:52:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sales Prospecting For The Complex Sale</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29133-sales-prospecting-for-the-complex-sale.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29133-sales-prospecting-for-the-complex-sale.aspx</guid><description>Explains why self-marketing systems are even more effective when it comes to complex sales, and what you can do immediately to become more effective.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:49:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Stop Chasing Sales Prospects Forever</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29132-how-to-stop-chasing-sales-prospects-forever.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29132-how-to-stop-chasing-sales-prospects-forever.aspx</guid><description>Explains how salespeople can begin the sales process, right from the start, in ways that will eliminate flakey prospects and end the old routine of having to chase prospects in order to make a sale.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:31:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Cold Calling Dead?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29131-is-cold-calling-dead.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29131-is-cold-calling-dead.aspx</guid><description>This article explores the idea that cold calling is dead and gives several reasons why it has become ineffective and counter- productive in our new 21st Century economy.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:21:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is Email Processing? Scam?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28907-what-is-email-processing-scam.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28907-what-is-email-processing-scam.aspx</guid><description>What is email processing? How do you get paid? Is email processing legitimate work at home or is it another scam?</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:34:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Avoid Work at Home and Home Business Scams</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28906-how-to-avoid-work-at-home-and-home-business-scams.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28906-how-to-avoid-work-at-home-and-home-business-scams.aspx</guid><description>How to distinguish legitimate work at home opportunities and avoid home business scams.</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:34:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Running A Secretarial Business. What Equipment Do You Need?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28916-running-a-secretarial-business-what-equipment-do-you-need.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28916-running-a-secretarial-business-what-equipment-do-you-need.aspx</guid><description>Would you like to provide typing work from home? Find out what equipment you need to provide typing services and secretarial services from home</description><author>leva-articles@cox.net (Leva Duell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:34:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Data Entry Programs - Don't Expect Traditional Data Entry Work</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28921-data-entry-programs--don-t-expect-traditional-data-entry-work.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28921-data-entry-programs--don-t-expect-traditional-data-entry-work.aspx</guid><description>Data entry work is not typing work. 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This is mostly attributed to some factors, which are simply out of their control.</description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:11:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business SEO: Can You Really Afford it?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28938-small-business-seo-can-you-really-afford-it.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28938-small-business-seo-can-you-really-afford-it.aspx</guid><description>Let's face it, when you look at it on paper, SEO is an expensive endeavor.  Whether you do it yourself, use the services of a consultant, or hire someone else to do it for you, the cost can be overwhelming.</description><author>seomul@seo1services.com (seomul Evans)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:48:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newest And Hotest Offline Advertising Trends</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28914-newest-and-hotest-offline-advertising-trends.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28914-newest-and-hotest-offline-advertising-trends.aspx</guid><description>Discover in great detail offline advertising, the trends what it consists of. Plus what trend mean and what's the current trends today.</description><author>karlsult@gmail.com (Karl Sultana)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:48:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Keep Your Sales Team Motivated</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28912-how-to-keep-your-sales-team-motivated.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28912-how-to-keep-your-sales-team-motivated.aspx</guid><description>Explains why traditional sales management philosophies and tools such as funnels, forecasts, and activity reports are counter-productive to salespeople's motivation and production levels.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:41:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If Cold Calling Works For You</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28909-if-cold-calling-works-for-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28909-if-cold-calling-works-for-you.aspx</guid><description>Addresses salespeople who are satisfied with their current results from cold calling, and explains why they could do even better if they supplement their cold calling activity with smart self-marketing.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:58:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase Your Sales With The KISS Test</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28885-increase-your-sales-with-the-kiss-test.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28885-increase-your-sales-with-the-kiss-test.aspx</guid><description>Sales author and trainer Frank Rumbauskas explains why many salespeople fail by over-complicating the sales process when they should just back off and let their prospects buy.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:33:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Standardized Company Sales Plan - Good Idea or Bad?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28879-a-standardized-company-sales-plan--good-idea-or-bad.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28879-a-standardized-company-sales-plan--good-idea-or-bad.aspx</guid><description>Explains why attempting to require experienced salespeople to follow a mandated company sales plan will derail their success and cause high turnover.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:56:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cold Calling Rapidly Disappearing From Sales</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28878-cold-calling-rapidly-disappearing-from-sales.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28878-cold-calling-rapidly-disappearing-from-sales.aspx</guid><description>As more and more people enter the sales profession, less and less are utilizing cold calling as their prospecting technique of choice.</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:54:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>British Virgin Islands Offshore Corporation: Make This Your First Choice</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28876-british-virgin-islands-offshore-corporation-make-this-your-first-choice.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28876-british-virgin-islands-offshore-corporation-make-this-your-first-choice.aspx</guid><description>Incorporate a British Virgin Islands offshore corporation while on a fabulous vacation!</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:44:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cold Calling's Dark Side</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28872-cold-calling-s-dark-side.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28872-cold-calling-s-dark-side.aspx</guid><description>Have you ever wondered why sales managers are so insistent that you cold call? These managers are not only unaware of cold calling's total ineffectiveness today, but are ignorant of it's dark side as well. Learn what that dark side is in this article!</description><author>frumbauskas@yahoo.com (Frank Rumbauskas)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:28:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making Money Online Requires Common Sense, Basic Business Strategies And Don't Fall For The Hype</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28831-making-money-online-requires-common-sense-basic-business-strategies-and-don-t-fall-for-the-hype.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28831-making-money-online-requires-common-sense-basic-business-strategies-and-don-t-fall-for-the-hype.aspx</guid><description>Learn to follow the basic money making strategies that always make money and don't fall for the hype that is running rampant all over the internet. Holistic, automated, repurpose solutions will save you money, and learn more now.</description><author>gburrus@techoss.com (gregory burrus)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:25:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Basics Of Becoming An Online Freelancer</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28793-the-basics-of-becoming-an-online-freelancer.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28793-the-basics-of-becoming-an-online-freelancer.aspx</guid><description>The pursuit of independence can lead to many places. Often it leads people to try a career as a freelance worker. Developing a successful freelancing career is not an easy path but it does have its rewards. But to become a successful freelancer means planning and learning.</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:08:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good Salon Equipment Will Determine Success of Your Beauty Salon</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28732-good-salon-equipment-will-determine-success-of-your-beauty-salon.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28732-good-salon-equipment-will-determine-success-of-your-beauty-salon.aspx</guid><description>Ultimate salon equipment buying guide.</description><author>gr8.yakodzuna@gmail.com (Theodore Cartman)</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:08:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Success And Survival: 10 Tips on How to Improve Efficiency And Cost Effectiveness</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28747-small-business-success-and-survival-10-tips-on-how-to-improve-efficiency-and-cost-effectiveness.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28747-small-business-success-and-survival-10-tips-on-how-to-improve-efficiency-and-cost-effectiveness.aspx</guid><description>Excess tends to creep into all businesses after a period of time.  However, during times of economic upheaval that excess seriously undermine the success and even survival of a small business.  Here are a few tips on operating a leaner, more cost-effective and efficient business.</description><author>lovemore@skylinecoaching.com (Nickolove Lovemore)</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:24:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Success And Survival Tips: How to Get Paid On Time</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28706-small-business-success-and-survival-tips-how-to-get-paid-on-time.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28706-small-business-success-and-survival-tips-how-to-get-paid-on-time.aspx</guid><description>Strict credit control is vital to the success and survival of any business.  And poor cash flow as a result of late payment can literally close down a small business so it's prudent to have a plan of action to ensure that you get paid on time.</description><author>lovemore@skylinecoaching.com (Nickolove Lovemore)</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:33:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Advertising Consumes Our Life</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28690-how-advertising-consumes-our-life.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28690-how-advertising-consumes-our-life.aspx</guid><description>Discover the effects of advertising on our lives, children and ourselves. What's the goal of advertisers, how do they try to deliver their message?</description><author>karlsult@gmail.com (Karl Sultana)</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:45:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Different Offline Advertising Techniques</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28594-the-different-offline-advertising-techniques.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28594-the-different-offline-advertising-techniques.aspx</guid><description>Discover several of the best ways to advertise your products or services offline. Many specific ways to do it, include tips and techniques that successful people use.</description><author>karlsult@gmail.com (Karl Sultana)</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:50:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Small Business Survive the High Costs of Regulations?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28547-can-small-business-survive-the-high-costs-of-regulations.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28547-can-small-business-survive-the-high-costs-of-regulations.aspx</guid><description>Every business in America, no matter how big or small, must adhere to governmental rules and regulations on the state, local and federal level.</description><author>karen@icancomply.com (Karen Dennison)</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:44:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Downsizing? 5 Ways A Virtual PBX Can Help</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28051-downsizing-5-ways-a-virtual-pbx-can-help.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28051-downsizing-5-ways-a-virtual-pbx-can-help.aspx</guid><description>If you are one of the many small businesses having to downsize in this tough economy, don't sacrifice your efficiency and customer service in the process.  A virtual PBX can help you maintain the integrity of your business, increase your flexibility and efficiency, and maintain the level of service </description><author>brandi@telecentrex.com (Brandi Cummings)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:31:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Businesses Turn To Technology To Increase Productivity</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28367-small-businesses-turn-to-technology-to-increase-productivity.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28367-small-businesses-turn-to-technology-to-increase-productivity.aspx</guid><description>Technology can allow a small business to increase their productivity in many ways.  However, it is important to take a hard look at your business to figure out what technology is going to really help you instead of just buying the newest tech gadgets to hit the market.  Here are 4 areas to look at i</description><author>brandi@telecentrex.com (Brandi Cummings)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:31:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Solar: How to Start a Solar Business and Why</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28412-selling-solar-how-to-start-a-solar-business-and-why.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28412-selling-solar-how-to-start-a-solar-business-and-why.aspx</guid><description>We've all heard a lot about solar energy recently. But have you ever thought about starting your own solar business? There are plenty of excellent reasons to get into this growing industry.</description><author>seaburton@msn.com (Sean Burton)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making a Living With Solar: How to Build Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28414-making-a-living-with-solar-how-to-build-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28414-making-a-living-with-solar-how-to-build-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Once you're committed to starting a solar business, the next step is to choose a direction. Will you only deal in the initial sales of the systems? Or will you branch out into cleaning, service and accessories? How far you expand in the business is up to you.</description><author>seaburton@msn.com (Sean Burton)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting Started in Solar: How to Market Your Solar Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28429-getting-started-in-solar-how-to-market-your-solar-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28429-getting-started-in-solar-how-to-market-your-solar-business.aspx</guid><description>When marketing your solar business, the sky's the limit. Just like any other business, there are plenty of ways to market solar power. But selling such a beneficial product makes it easy to employ a variety of marketing methods and many of them cost little to nothing.</description><author>seaburton@msn.com (Sean Burton)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Employees Sometimes Lack Ethics</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28462-small-business-employees-sometimes-lack-ethics.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28462-small-business-employees-sometimes-lack-ethics.aspx</guid><description>Ethics in business is an issue that every company has to deal with. But for many small businesses the issue can become even more acute. Most small businesses rely on unskilled labor to get the job done. And the issue of ethics is normally taught by universities. This means a large number of employee</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:44:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Desktop Publishing Jobs: Work From Home Solution?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28426-desktop-publishing-jobs-work-from-home-solution.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28426-desktop-publishing-jobs-work-from-home-solution.aspx</guid><description>Many of the object and documents we view are put together with the help of desktop publishers. Desktop publishers, who are also referred to as DTP operators, publishing specialists and electronic publishing specialists, format and combine text, photographs, numerical data, charts and other visual gr</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:35:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ridiculously Simple 6 Step Formula That Helps You And Your Family To Live A Luxurious Life</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28388-ridiculously-simple-6-step-formula-that-helps-you-and-your-family-to-live-a-luxurious-life.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28388-ridiculously-simple-6-step-formula-that-helps-you-and-your-family-to-live-a-luxurious-life.aspx</guid><description>Imagine building your internet business from scratch and enjoying every moment of it.</description><author>murtuza@7daystoearn.com (Murtuza Abbas)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:47:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Secret 5 Step Recipe That Will Earn You Massive Cash Today</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28386-secret-5-step-recipe-that-will-earn-you-massive-cash-today.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28386-secret-5-step-recipe-that-will-earn-you-massive-cash-today.aspx</guid><description>How internet money flows and how you can tap on it right now?</description><author>murtuza@7daystoearn.com (Murtuza Abbas)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:33:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Makes a Good Santa Cruz Real Estate Investment</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28366-what-makes-a-good-santa-cruz-real-estate-investment.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28366-what-makes-a-good-santa-cruz-real-estate-investment.aspx</guid><description>If you are considering investing in Santa Cruz real estate, this article may help you decide which kinds of properties best fit your investment goals.</description><author>dynamante@gmail.com (Seb Frey)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:57:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Benefits of Incorporating Your Small Business Explained</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28029-the-benefits-of-incorporating-your-small-business-explained.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28029-the-benefits-of-incorporating-your-small-business-explained.aspx</guid><description>If you're an entrepreneur considering whether or not you should incorporate your small business, this article will help you understand the key benefits of small business incorporation.
</description><author>richard@essentialseotools.com (Richard Taylor)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:59:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CRM For Small Business ..... What Works Best?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28259-crm-for-small-business----what-works-best.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28259-crm-for-small-business----what-works-best.aspx</guid><description>Contact management for small businesses is a big deal .... often having a big impact on your bottom line. Afterall .... how well you connect and stay in contact with customers ..... and track and manage your sales and marketing data .... is crucial to your overall income numbers.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:02:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Tip: How To Solicit A Customer Testimonial</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28258-small-business-tip-how-to-solicit-a-customer-testimonial.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28258-small-business-tip-how-to-solicit-a-customer-testimonial.aspx</guid><description>Customer testimonials for your small business can be a valuable marketing tool ... if done the right way. But how do you get a customer testimonial that is meaningful?

</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:57:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Create Your Small Business Brand or Business Name</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28257-how-to-create-your-small-business-brand-or-business-name.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28257-how-to-create-your-small-business-brand-or-business-name.aspx</guid><description>Naming a small business or small business product depends on a few key factors.  If you know these you're far ahead of the game. 

</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:54:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is The Best Way To Reach Other Small Business Owners Who Need Your Service Or Product?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28256-what-is-the-best-way-to-reach-other-small-business-owners-who-need-your-service-or-product.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28256-what-is-the-best-way-to-reach-other-small-business-owners-who-need-your-service-or-product.aspx</guid><description>In order to reach other business owners who may need your service or product you need to be creative.  But you also need the proper mindset also.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:51:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merchant Card Processing Services: Benefits for Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28106-merchant-card-processing-services-benefits-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28106-merchant-card-processing-services-benefits-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Running a business is never easy and it is important to make sure that you are doing everything you can to maximize your potential in the market place, and also that you are encouraging people to purchase products from you. </description><author>alanlargo@gmail.com (Alan Largo)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:56:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling at Craft Fairs: How to Price and Profit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28119-selling-at-craft-fairs-how-to-price-and-profit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28119-selling-at-craft-fairs-how-to-price-and-profit.aspx</guid><description>"What do I price things at?" That is the never-ending question! We share some helpful tips to guide you in the strategies of pricing...</description><author>kris@youcanmakethis.com (Kim Christopherson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:11:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn How Predicting An Increase or Decrease In Demand Can Increase Your Profits</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27829-learn-how-predicting-an-increase-or-decrease-in-demand-can-increase-your-profits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27829-learn-how-predicting-an-increase-or-decrease-in-demand-can-increase-your-profits.aspx</guid><description>Predicting shifts in demand can help you surf the profit waves generated by demand fluctuations. Whether you correctly forecast the increase or decrease in demand for a particular product, you can profit from both scenarios.</description><author>revisions@esources.co.uk (Jane Dawson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:55:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Else Can a Virtual Assistant (VA) Do for Me?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28161-what-else-can-a-virtual-assistant-va-do-for-me.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28161-what-else-can-a-virtual-assistant-va-do-for-me.aspx</guid><description>I recently used a VA (virtual assistant) for the first time.  I'm a writer and speaker on numerous topics and I needed help getting some of my articles published.</description><author>warfieldh@gmail.com (Hal G. Warfield)</author><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Simple Marketing Tips To Do Marketing The Easy Way In 5 Minutes A Day</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28124-5-simple-marketing-tips-to-do-marketing-the-easy-way-in-5-minutes-a-day.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28124-5-simple-marketing-tips-to-do-marketing-the-easy-way-in-5-minutes-a-day.aspx</guid><description>Business owners are all aware of the importance of marketing their business.  Still many find it difficult to set aside time to do marketing.  Here is a simple way to make marketing fit into a busy schedule and keep the flow of clients coming.</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:04:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Working From Home As An Affiliate Marketer</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26812-working-from-home-as-an-affiliate-marketer.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26812-working-from-home-as-an-affiliate-marketer.aspx</guid><description>Working from home as an affiliate marketer can be very rewarding and satisfying.Here are some tips to get you started.</description><author>lynross@xtra.co.nz (Lynda Mekalick)</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:05:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From Small Business To Big Business: United Parcel Service, Inc. Or UPS</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28102-from-small-business-to-big-business-united-parcel-service-inc-or-ups.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28102-from-small-business-to-big-business-united-parcel-service-inc-or-ups.aspx</guid><description>Entrepreneurs need inspiration. Because building a business is about having a vision and the will to succeed. The businesses in this series of articles have all started small and have since become icons of the business world. In this article we feature the United Parcel Service, Inc. otherwise known</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:10:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Tips to Choosing Your Perfect Niche</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27705-5-tips-to-choosing-your-perfect-niche.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27705-5-tips-to-choosing-your-perfect-niche.aspx</guid><description>Having a niche market to focus on can make marketing a whole lot easier. And serving your ideal client is a lot more fun as well as rewarding for both of you. That's two good reasons why you should choose a marketing niche. Now here's 5 tips to help you choose the one that's just perfect for you.</description><author>kathleen@powerupyourmarketing.com (Kathleen Ann)</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:09:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>9 Compelling Reasons Why You Must Hold Teleseminars</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27821-9-compelling-reasons-why-you-must-hold-teleseminars.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27821-9-compelling-reasons-why-you-must-hold-teleseminars.aspx</guid><description>Teleseminars are a powerful resource to have in your marketing arsenal because they maximise your investment of both your time and money. Here's a list of 9 compelling reasons why you must include teleseminars in your marketing mix and how they will help you make more money.</description><author>kathleen@powerupyourmarketing.com (Kathleen Ann)</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:08:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Article Incorporation LLC Sample Will Give You An Idea About Everything That Should Be Included</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27997-article-incorporation-llc-sample-will-give-you-an-idea-about-everything-that-should-be-included.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27997-article-incorporation-llc-sample-will-give-you-an-idea-about-everything-that-should-be-included.aspx</guid><description>Article incorporation llc sample in the formation of a business is essentially a legal document that establishes the structure and purpose of a corporation</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:42:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Company Incorporation In Seychelles Is Hassle Free!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27516-company-incorporation-in-seychelles-is-hassle-free.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27516-company-incorporation-in-seychelles-is-hassle-free.aspx</guid><description>Company incorporation in Seychelles is an excellent choice, not only because Seychelles is located outside the cyclone belt, and in a time zone whose working hours overlap with those of major financial centers, but because it has excellent sea and air connections with Europe, USA, Asia and Africa.</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Offshore Company Formation With Bank Account Is Complicated By 9/11</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27549-offshore-company-formation-with-bank-account-is-complicated-by-9-11.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27549-offshore-company-formation-with-bank-account-is-complicated-by-9-11.aspx</guid><description>The purpose of establishing an offshore company is primarily to save wealth, either through a zero tax environment or through better investment opportunities in a suitable country.</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mauritius Facts: A 10 Mn Year Old Archipelago, Growing &amp; Changing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27940-mauritius-facts-a-10-mn-year-old-archipelago-growing--changing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27940-mauritius-facts-a-10-mn-year-old-archipelago-growing--changing.aspx</guid><description>Mauritius facts: Currently, it is the only country that enjoys the special double tax treaty with India allowing resident Mauritius companies to avoid capital gains taxes on shares and withholding taxes on dividends</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:59:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Avoid Frstration In A Home Based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27688-how-to-avoid-frstration-in-a-home-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27688-how-to-avoid-frstration-in-a-home-based-business.aspx</guid><description>The discouragement of unexpected snags in a home-based business startup can leave an individual very frustrated. Many may want to give up. Is there a better answer?</description><author>bsl64@yahoo.com (Scott Lindsay)</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:26:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Chiropractic Simplified - An Effortless, Untapped Profit Center</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27593-marketing-chiropractic-simplified--an-effortless-untapped-profit-center.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27593-marketing-chiropractic-simplified--an-effortless-untapped-profit-center.aspx</guid><description>When it comes to marketing for chiropractors, most chiropractors don't understand the idea of quickly creating passive income profit centers for themselves. In this article, chiropractors will learn a quick and easy technique for generating a hands-off income stream within their office.</description><author>articles@dashboardmarketingsolutions.com (Todd Brown)</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:17:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Long Do You Need To Keep Business Records?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27958-how-long-do-you-need-to-keep-business-records.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27958-how-long-do-you-need-to-keep-business-records.aspx</guid><description>Your business records are important to your company. They could be required by the IRS or even your bank. You could have a total catastrophe that wipes out your everyday records. Having solid backups is essential to the safety of your business. But how long do you need to hold onto such records.</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:42:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Simple Advice For Small Businesses In Tough Times</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27886-simple-advice-for-small-businesses-in-tough-times.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27886-simple-advice-for-small-businesses-in-tough-times.aspx</guid><description>Here's a survival guide for small business with a list of things you need to concentrate on .....

</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:58:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Can Your Small Business Survive Today's Economic Crisis??</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27885-how-can-your-small-business-survive-today-s-economic-crisis-.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27885-how-can-your-small-business-survive-today-s-economic-crisis-.aspx</guid><description>You need immediate relief, and no one is talking about the elephant in the room: CASH.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:58:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advice for Newbies in Business Networking International (BNI)</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26976-advice-for-newbies-in-business-networking-international-bni.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26976-advice-for-newbies-in-business-networking-international-bni.aspx</guid><description>For anyone considering joining BNI .... or new to their business networking organization ... here's some tips.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:58:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business: How Do You Adapt In Times Of Financial Crises?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27887-small-business-how-do-you-adapt-in-times-of-financial-crises.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27887-small-business-how-do-you-adapt-in-times-of-financial-crises.aspx</guid><description>It's not news that things are tough today. For small businesss and sole proprieters especially.   How you adapt spells the difference between survival and extinction.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:58:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friend Connect - How the Google Digg Love Child Affects You</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27798-friend-connect--how-the-google-digg-love-child-affects-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27798-friend-connect--how-the-google-digg-love-child-affects-you.aspx</guid><description>Learn about a new widget called Friend Connect and why you may want to join this group of "followers".</description><author>jevans161@yahoo.com (Jeffry Evans)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employees Can Be A Pain In The Bleep!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27797-employees-can-be-a-pain-in-the-bleep.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27797-employees-can-be-a-pain-in-the-bleep.aspx</guid><description>This is a lesson for every would be entrepreneur. Before you jump into a business venture you need to consider whether you really want to deal with employees or not. And if you are willing to deal with them you should ask yourself how many is too many?</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:11:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is The Difference Between Cash And Accrual Basis Accounting?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27792-what-is-the-difference-between-cash-and-accrual-basis-accounting.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27792-what-is-the-difference-between-cash-and-accrual-basis-accounting.aspx</guid><description>Many people that are new to the world of small business do not realize there are two distinct forms of accounting. Determining which method is best is important for your business. But how can you make that decision if you don't know the difference between the two?</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Virtual Office: Keeping Up with the Virtuals</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27772-the-virtual-office-keeping-up-with-the-virtuals.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27772-the-virtual-office-keeping-up-with-the-virtuals.aspx</guid><description>To keep up with the fast pace of the business world today you need to get online, be virtual, and always contactable. For the ever growing small to medium business sector, the virtual office is the perfect solution to assist business success and growth.</description><author>search.submissions@hitwise.com (Sam McCain)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Long and Short Term Goals for Your Therapy Clinic, Hair Salon or Spa</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26893-long-and-short-term-goals-for-your-therapy-clinic-hair-salon-or-spa.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26893-long-and-short-term-goals-for-your-therapy-clinic-hair-salon-or-spa.aspx</guid><description>When it comes to goals, most people want to make as much money in the shortest amount of time as possible. But, just because the sales are flowing does not mean you are establishing the client base that will keep the money running into your doors for years to come.</description><author>rebecca@wellbeingbookings.com (Rebecca Kepple)</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:27:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Ways to Cut Small Business Cost</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26974-5-ways-to-cut-small-business-cost.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26974-5-ways-to-cut-small-business-cost.aspx</guid><description>Most small businesses experience ups and downs. Any reduction in expenses is always welcome and could result in increasing your profits.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:05:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Do So Many Small Businesses Fail?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26975-why-do-so-many-small-businesses-fail.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26975-why-do-so-many-small-businesses-fail.aspx</guid><description>The failure rate of small businesses is painful to see.  With a little pre-planning and consistent efforts in the right areas .... this doesn't have to happen.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:00:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search Engine Marketing Strategies for Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26971-search-engine-marketing-strategies-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26971-search-engine-marketing-strategies-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Here's an easy listing of search engine strategies any small business can do ... and all should take advantage of.  Just pick a few ... implement and master ... pick a few more .... and repeat.</description><author>melemm@cognisurf.com (Michael Lemm)</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:58:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Tasks to Automate So You Save Time and Money and You Still Make Sure Your Customers Stay Happy</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26949-10-tasks-to-automate-so-you-save-time-and-money-and-you-still-make-sure-your-customers-stay-happy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26949-10-tasks-to-automate-so-you-save-time-and-money-and-you-still-make-sure-your-customers-stay-happy.aspx</guid><description>Automation can be good or bad - you need to know which tasks to automate and why. Read on to learn more.</description><author>gburrus@techoss.com (gregory burrus)</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:01:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Kind of a Coach Are You?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26816-what-kind-of-a-coach-are-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26816-what-kind-of-a-coach-are-you.aspx</guid><description>Most coaches I've met and whose web sites I've visited seem to be of the "coaches who coach coaches so that they can coach coaches" variety. No one seems to be coaching regular traditional mainstream businesses. Most coaches just seem to be coaching each other.</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:46:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proven Ways To Start A Home Based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26797-proven-ways-to-start-a-home-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26797-proven-ways-to-start-a-home-based-business.aspx</guid><description>Nowadays it has become very easy to start a home based business and achieve success. Earlier there were no proper resources available to people who were interested in starting a home based business.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre-requisites For A Home Based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26787-pre-requisites-for-a-home-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26787-pre-requisites-for-a-home-based-business.aspx</guid><description>It is a wonderful idea to start a home based business, but one has to make sure that they have opted for the best home business.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:43:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Type Of Work From Home Business Opportunity Do You Want</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26785-what-type-of-work-from-home-business-opportunity-do-you-want.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26785-what-type-of-work-from-home-business-opportunity-do-you-want.aspx</guid><description>You can find legit work from home business, which is actually as good as whatever career outside home. You may have found that data entry is the hot work from home business opportunity just this very moment.</description><author>runner@welho.com (Juhani Tontti)</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Small Business Survive the Immigration Debate?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17562-can-small-business-survive-the-immigration-debate.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17562-can-small-business-survive-the-immigration-debate.aspx</guid><description>Summary of the new hardships employers of immigrants are facing from increased federal workplace enforcement to new state legislation, and the likely detrimental effect on small businesses.</description><author>neal@hrdevelopment.us (Neal Holladay)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Email Marketing Solution Extends Your Marketing Budget</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20094-email-marketing-solution-extends-your-marketing-budget.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20094-email-marketing-solution-extends-your-marketing-budget.aspx</guid><description>Small businesses can use an email marketing solution to achieve greater results for their marketing campaigns without breaking the bank.</description><author>articles@contact.eliteweb.cc (Robert Burko)</author><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Can a Merchant Cash Advance Help a Smart Business Owner</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19093-how-can-a-merchant-cash-advance-help-a-smart-business-owner.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19093-how-can-a-merchant-cash-advance-help-a-smart-business-owner.aspx</guid><description>Explore a different funding option for small business owners.</description><author>david@cashprior.com (David Castro)</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:55:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating "Lift" with Your Internal Dental Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20178-creating-lift-with-your-internal-dental-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20178-creating-lift-with-your-internal-dental-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Asking your patients for referrals is a good way to get referrals, but when you create lift, you truly create an easy and simple way for your patients to send you referrals.</description><author>james@emcdental.com (James Erickson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:55:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Market Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18080-how-a-virtual-assistant-can-help-you-market-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18080-how-a-virtual-assistant-can-help-you-market-your-business.aspx</guid><description>How to utilise the services of a virtual assistant to help with your marketing.</description><author>va@versatileassistant.co.uk (Samantha Cannell)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:54:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Catering Management Consultants Provide Many Benefits </title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19701-catering-management-consultants-provide-many-benefits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19701-catering-management-consultants-provide-many-benefits.aspx</guid><description>What is a catering management consultant? Simply put, they are professionals that can give your business a great advantage.</description><author>robertbylett@justconsultancy.com (Robert Bylett)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:32:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Two Musts for Every Small Business:  Consistency and Service</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19107-the-two-musts-for-every-small-business--consistency-and-service.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19107-the-two-musts-for-every-small-business--consistency-and-service.aspx</guid><description>Any small business can compete with the big boxes if they deliver consistency and service to every customer every time.  Not easy, but very, very necessary.</description><author>marketingemporium@bresnan.net (Robert Schumacher)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:54:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best Path to Small Business Funding</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19434-the-best-path-to-small-business-funding.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19434-the-best-path-to-small-business-funding.aspx</guid><description>If your business has not been around very long, or if there have been financial and credit problems in the past, you may need to seek out one of the many lenders that specialize in unsecured loans in order to find the small business funding that you require.</description><author>david@cashprior.com (David Castro)</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:58:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Funding Options for Small Business Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20303-funding-options-for-small-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20303-funding-options-for-small-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>Here's a list of funding options for small business owners.</description><author>david@cashprior.com (David Castro)</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:35:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Find the Best Small Business Opportunity for You</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20224-how-to-find-the-best-small-business-opportunity-for-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20224-how-to-find-the-best-small-business-opportunity-for-you.aspx</guid><description>There are many different kinds of small business opportunities and franchises for sale, but those options can be narrowed down considerably by asking two critical questions that help determine what type of small business opportunity is the right fit.</description><author>ramebo@gmail.com (Raymond Lawrence)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:52:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grants for Minority Owned Small Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20426-grants-for-minority-owned-small-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20426-grants-for-minority-owned-small-businesses.aspx</guid><description>Every year billions of dollars are given as a grant, so as a business owner why wait on the sidelines? Apply and get some free cash for your business.</description><author>kheterpalamit@gmail.com (Amit Kheterpal)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:31:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forms of Incorporation: A Simple Guide</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20546-forms-of-incorporation-a-simple-guide.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20546-forms-of-incorporation-a-simple-guide.aspx</guid><description>There are various forms of incorporation available. Which type will be suitable for your business?</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:23:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Octopus Balance: Insights on the Myths and Realities of Life Balance</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20840-octopus-balance-insights-on-the-myths-and-realities-of-life-balance.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20840-octopus-balance-insights-on-the-myths-and-realities-of-life-balance.aspx</guid><description>Are you trying to obtain life balance amidst your chaos?  Is it possible to create serenity when being pulled in multiple directions?  Of course not!  You have a choice to make to develop the life balance you so desperately need.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:04:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Get The Most Out Of Business Networking</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20587-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-business-networking.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20587-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-business-networking.aspx</guid><description>Networking is such an important skill in business that we can easily justify dedicating this whole bonus section to it.  If you get it right, it is likely it will be your richest source of business.  We are going to show you HOW to get it right.</description><author>jeffrey@brainybusiness.com (Jeffrey Benson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:43:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Choose The Lead Generation Tools That Are Most Likely To Give You The Best Return</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20551-how-to-choose-the-lead-generation-tools-that-are-most-likely-to-give-you-the-best-return.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20551-how-to-choose-the-lead-generation-tools-that-are-most-likely-to-give-you-the-best-return.aspx</guid><description>What we have found over the years is that very few people give any great thought to the types of lead generation tools they should be using. They adopt the same marketing tools as all their competitors are using.</description><author>jeffrey@brainybusiness.com (Jeffrey Benson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Winning Formula - Applying for Government Grants</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21551-the-winning-formula--applying-for-government-grants.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21551-the-winning-formula--applying-for-government-grants.aspx</guid><description>Government grants are very hard to come by and the competition is very stiff for those grants. There are a few basic things which make a difference in your grant application being selected or your application being rejected.</description><author>kheterpalamit@gmail.com (Amit Kheterpal)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:28:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raising Money for a Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20427-raising-money-for-a-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20427-raising-money-for-a-business.aspx</guid><description>The task of raising money for a business is not as difficult as most people seem to think.  This is especially true when you have an idea that can make you and your backers rich.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raising Money for a Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20428-raising-money-for-a-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20428-raising-money-for-a-business.aspx</guid><description>When you have your prospectus prepared, know how much money you want, exactly how it will be used, and how you intend to repay it, you're ready to start looking for investors.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ways of Funding Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20430-ways-of-funding-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20430-ways-of-funding-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Many states have Business Development Commissions whose goal is to assist in the establishment and growth of new businesses.  Not only do they offer favourable taxes and business expertise, most also offer money or facilities to help a new business get started.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Things to Consider Before Going into Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20461-things-to-consider-before-going-into-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20461-things-to-consider-before-going-into-business.aspx</guid><description>Every year, several thousand people develop an interest in going into business.  Many of these people have an idea, a product or a service they hope to promote into an income producing business which they can operate from their own homes.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Setting Up Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20465-setting-up-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20465-setting-up-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Particularly when sales are down, you must be "hard-nosed" with people trying to sell you luxuries for your business.  When business is booming, you undoubtedly will allow sales people to show you new models of equipment or a new line of supplies; but when your business is down, skip the entertainin</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best Method on Researching a Business Subject</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20478-the-best-method-on-researching-a-business-subject.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20478-the-best-method-on-researching-a-business-subject.aspx</guid><description>When you're doing research or looking for information on a particular subject, it's a lot like a detective checking all his possible clues.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Tips on Acquiring Wealth</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20609-top-tips-on-acquiring-wealth.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20609-top-tips-on-acquiring-wealth.aspx</guid><description>There are so many simple, yet really sure-fire ways of acquiring wealth, it's a wonder everybody with even the least bit of ambition isn't already rich.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When To Start A Bumper Sticker Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20612-when-to-start-a-bumper-sticker-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20612-when-to-start-a-bumper-sticker-business.aspx</guid><description>The best time to launch a bumper sticker business is during the fair weather seasons, or just in advance of general political elections in your area.  Once established, however, the business can, and should sustain itself year round.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Excellent Day Care Center Idea</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20627-excellent-day-care-center-idea.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20627-excellent-day-care-center-idea.aspx</guid><description>There's a definite need for day care centers as more and more mothers of pre-school age children are forced to find jobs outside the home.  This is due in part to the current economy, and unfortunately, to the high divorce rate, which means mothers who might ordinarily stay at home and care for thei</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best Tips for a Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20531-the-best-tips-for-a-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20531-the-best-tips-for-a-business.aspx</guid><description>Here are some guidelines that will definitely improve your gross sales, and quite naturally, your gross income.  I like to call them the Strategic Salesmanship Commandments.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How a Business Consulting Service Works</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20824-how-a-business-consulting-service-works.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20824-how-a-business-consulting-service-works.aspx</guid><description>A consultant works with the management of a business to improve the profitability of the business.  Working with the top management, you can rest assured the consultant is a very highly paid individual.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Planning Radio Advertising</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20495-planning-radio-advertising.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20495-planning-radio-advertising.aspx</guid><description>When finding radio advertising:  Your first step is the initial contact after searching through the SRDS or Broadcasting Yearbook.  Actual contact with the stations is by phone or mail.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You Should Know This Before You Buy a Franchise</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20496-you-should-know-this-before-you-buy-a-franchise.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20496-you-should-know-this-before-you-buy-a-franchise.aspx</guid><description>Franchise businesses such as Wendy's, McDonald's and Jack-In-The-Box are booming.  The people setting up franchise ideas and businesses know a good thing, and are really promoting this idea.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best Tips for Financial Freedom</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20473-the-best-tips-for-financial-freedom.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20473-the-best-tips-for-financial-freedom.aspx</guid><description>Most people are always striving to better themselves.  It's the American Way.  For proof, check the sales figures on the number of self-improvement books sold each year.  This is not a pitch for you to jump in and start selling these kinds of books, but it is an indication of people's awareness that</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for Your Business Subject Research</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20480-tips-for-your-business-subject-research.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20480-tips-for-your-business-subject-research.aspx</guid><description>Facts on file are a world news digest that's found at most public libraries.  This is a weekly publication that's broken down into four categories:  World Affairs, U.S. Affairs, Other Nations, and Miscellaneous.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Exclusive Guide to Business Know How</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20493-your-exclusive-guide-to-business-know-how.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20493-your-exclusive-guide-to-business-know-how.aspx</guid><description>You may be in Mail Order, Direct Mail, or you may be a local merchant with 150 employees; whichever, however or whatever - you've got to know how to keep your business alive during economic recessions.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Excellent Tips for a Broker Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20652-excellent-tips-for-a-broker-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20652-excellent-tips-for-a-broker-business.aspx</guid><description>Still another angle that money brokers should develop is contact with a number of people who might be interested in investing as silent partners in new or growing business ventures.  Silent partners invest in a business without assuming any liability relative to debts the business may incur, while s</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My Guide to Auto Tune-Up Shops</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20668-my-guide-to-auto-tune-up-shops.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20668-my-guide-to-auto-tune-up-shops.aspx</guid><description>This business idea is one of those recession-proof opportunities that can put you on 'easy street'.  When the economy heats up and inflation increases the cost of living, people become 'do-it-yourself' conscious, looking for ways to save money.  Whenever the economy falters, people again are searchi</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Guide To Establishing A Consulting Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20697-a-guide-to-establishing-a-consulting-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20697-a-guide-to-establishing-a-consulting-business.aspx</guid><description>There may be a number of factors involved in establishing your fees, but starting out with beginning and small businesses, and until you line up 50 regular clients, your best bet would be $50 per hour.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Benefits of a Roommate Finding Service</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20743-the-benefits-of-a-roommate-finding-service.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20743-the-benefits-of-a-roommate-finding-service.aspx</guid><description>The average income for owners of this kind of business in California is $65,000 a year.  Best of all, here's a business that you can start with an absolute minimum investment.  Practically anyone who lives in a city anywhere in the country can expect to do just about as well</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regulations to Consider When Starting a Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20741-regulations-to-consider-when-starting-a-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20741-regulations-to-consider-when-starting-a-business.aspx</guid><description>Without a doubt, you'll need to check on local regulations relating to advertising display signs.  Each city or township makes its own rules and then enforces those rules according to its own thinking - check before you contract to have a sign made for your business.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Use Intention to Build Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21612-how-to-use-intention-to-build-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21612-how-to-use-intention-to-build-your-business.aspx</guid><description>When you consciously set intentions for your business that come from your higher purpose, you're in complete alignment with the universal force that allows the act of creation to take place.  This is the second step of inspired business planning, and it will help you "set the tone" for your success.</description><author>maryc.davis1@gmail.com (Mary C. Davis)</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:36:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Accountability Begins with Respect</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20923-accountability-begins-with-respect.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20923-accountability-begins-with-respect.aspx</guid><description>Too many small business owners fail to hold their employees accountable for their performance. This can lead to poor performance and morale throughout the organization.</description><author>diane@seizethisdaycoaching.com (Diane Helbig)</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:40:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Set Objectives and Targets for a Spiritually-Inspired Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21648-how-to-set-objectives-and-targets-for-a-spiritually-inspired-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21648-how-to-set-objectives-and-targets-for-a-spiritually-inspired-business.aspx</guid><description>In the third step of inspired business planning, objectives and targets evolve from your business intentions.  Setting objectives and targets allows you to clarify your vision for your business, which is essential for conscious manifestation.</description><author>maryc.davis1@gmail.com (Mary C. Davis)</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:52:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Does Your Business Need a Good Marketing Plan?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21659-why-does-your-business-need-a-good-marketing-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21659-why-does-your-business-need-a-good-marketing-plan.aspx</guid><description>Developing a solid marketing plan is something most business owners neglect to do but it is essential to the success of your business. Without it time, resources, and money will be wasted on marketing efforts that will never bring true results.</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:33:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Event Catering Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19766-event-catering-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19766-event-catering-business.aspx</guid><description>Now it is completely accepted fact that catering is a very good and profitable business. But the business is not so easy for the starters. People often face some problems in the initial days since this business is all about planning and 'market reputation'.</description><author>carvalcatering@gmail.com (George Walker)</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:12:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Joyous Action: Poetry in Motion</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18877-joyous-action-poetry-in-motion.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18877-joyous-action-poetry-in-motion.aspx</guid><description>It's easy to lose yourself in action when building a small business, with no awareness of how your inner state is affecting you and your results.  Developing your ability to align your thoughts and emotions with joy will amplify the power of every action you take and make business building easy...</description><author>maryc.davis1@gmail.com (Mary C. Davis)</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:04:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is One Customer Really Worth to Your Small Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19104-what-is-one-customer-really-worth-to-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19104-what-is-one-customer-really-worth-to-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Once you know the lifetime value of ONE customer, you can go about planning ad expenditures profitably and with confidence.</description><author>marketingemporium@bresnan.net (Robert Schumacher)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:20:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>One Small Business Headache Solved Can Create Another Headache</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19171-one-small-business-headache-solved-can-create-another-headache.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19171-one-small-business-headache-solved-can-create-another-headache.aspx</guid><description>I have always been told that a solution to one problem usually creates another. This is not always true if you consider the whole system and act accordingly.</description><author>rachelyoshida2002@gmail.com (Rachel Yoshida)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:01:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine Stress Management Tips for Small Business Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19100-nine-stress-management-tips-for-small-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19100-nine-stress-management-tips-for-small-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>Stress is common in the lives of small business owners. Here are some tips and reminders for managing and minimizing stress in your life.</description><author>veronica@your-small-business-guide.com (Veronica Robbins)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adapting to New Worksite Immigration Laws: Small Businesses Beware</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17722-adapting-to-new-worksite-immigration-laws-small-businesses-beware.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17722-adapting-to-new-worksite-immigration-laws-small-businesses-beware.aspx</guid><description>Unprecedented immigration worksite enforcement efforts and new State Laws create big hurdles for small business employers.  A summary of the new verification requirements, eligibility forms, increased civil and criminal penalties.   How small businesses should prepare.</description><author>neal@hrdevelopment.us (Neal Holladay)</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:04:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Owners Call for Website Traffic Reports to Be Easier to Understand</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17403-small-business-owners-call-for-website-traffic-reports-to-be-easier-to-understand.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17403-small-business-owners-call-for-website-traffic-reports-to-be-easier-to-understand.aspx</guid><description>Small business owners often don't get the information they need in the right form about their website. There are subtle issues with data collection and the tendency to produce reams of detail harms the web.</description><author>vernon.riley@kutchka.co.uk (Vernon Riley)</author><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:54:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Count the Cost Before You Take on a Small Business Venture</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19570-count-the-cost-before-you-take-on-a-small-business-venture.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19570-count-the-cost-before-you-take-on-a-small-business-venture.aspx</guid><description>Managing a small business can be as simple or as complicated as you allow it to become. The choice is yours on which way you would like it.</description><author>rachelyoshida2002@gmail.com (Rachel Yoshida)</author><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:45:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What are Your Customers in this Internet-Exploding World Really Looking for?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19249-what-are-your-customers-in-this-internet-exploding-world-really-looking-for.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19249-what-are-your-customers-in-this-internet-exploding-world-really-looking-for.aspx</guid><description>Honesty and integrity would head the list of what people really want.  Price is way back in the pack. Any paid ad that fails to get results is a waste of money.</description><author>marketingemporium@bresnan.net (Robert Schumacher)</author><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:42:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Assistants: How to Grow Your Business by Working with Other VAs</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18083-virtual-assistants-how-to-grow-your-business-by-working-with-other-vas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18083-virtual-assistants-how-to-grow-your-business-by-working-with-other-vas.aspx</guid><description>As a virtual assistant there are many different ways to grow your business.  This article concentrates on ways you can work with other VAs in order to be more successful.</description><author>va@versatileassistant.co.uk (Samantha Cannell)</author><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:53:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Importance of Small Business Financing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19350-importance-of-small-business-financing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19350-importance-of-small-business-financing.aspx</guid><description>For well established businesses with a good credit record, finding small business financing is not usually a problem.  If this describes your business, you probably already have a relationship with a bank.</description><author>david@cashprior.com (David Castro)</author><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:42:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding Incorporation Help: A Top Priority</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21793-finding-incorporation-help-a-top-priority.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21793-finding-incorporation-help-a-top-priority.aspx</guid><description>The first step to start your business is finding incorporation help to move forward with your plans.</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:17:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Need to Be Wary of Your Own Employees?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21817-do-you-need-to-be-wary-of-your-own-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21817-do-you-need-to-be-wary-of-your-own-employees.aspx</guid><description>Hiring the right employees is a hard enough task as it is. Once you do hire them is when you might need to start watching your back.</description><author>Awolly@hotmail.com (Cash Miller)</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:57:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Tips To Inject Personality Into Your Copywriting</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21706-top-tips-to-inject-personality-into-your-copywriting.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21706-top-tips-to-inject-personality-into-your-copywriting.aspx</guid><description>When writing for your business, injecting personality will win you more customers than stuffy prose. Learn how to put your personality into your small business copywriting</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:59:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Strategy : Marketing Segmentation</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21699-business-strategy--marketing-segmentation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21699-business-strategy--marketing-segmentation.aspx</guid><description>There are various components which make up a marketing strategy, segmentation strategies play a major part in the overall marketing strategy of any organization or small business.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insuring Your Small Business Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21641-insuring-your-small-business-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21641-insuring-your-small-business-success.aspx</guid><description>Many small businesses and home based businesses don't insure their business. Learn what you need to do to protect your business.</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Appointment Letters - Tips To Get Your Foot In The Door</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21630-appointment-letters--tips-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21630-appointment-letters--tips-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door.aspx</guid><description>Tips to improve your response rate for letters seeking to make appointments with clients - it isn't as hard as you think!</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:54:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Payroll Services Makes Payroll Management Simple and Easy</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21293-payroll-services-makes-payroll-management-simple-and-easy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21293-payroll-services-makes-payroll-management-simple-and-easy.aspx</guid><description>Payroll services offered by the payroll service companies help to maintain your organization's administration duties like payroll. You will save on time and money and your management will work more productively and efficiently.</description><author>astratton@searchinfluence.com (Andrew Stratton)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Choose a Coffee Shop Franchise</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21142-how-to-choose-a-coffee-shop-franchise.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21142-how-to-choose-a-coffee-shop-franchise.aspx</guid><description>Deciding on the most suitable coffee franchise can be difficult especially with so many companies offering it.  Here are some tips to choose a coffee franchise.</description><author>support@searchmarketingroi.com (Stewart Baker)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:23:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Checklist Of Business Account Options</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21083-a-checklist-of-business-account-options.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21083-a-checklist-of-business-account-options.aspx</guid><description>A look at the process of opening a business account and the factors you must consider before signing up with a bank.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:26:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Sanity-Saving Scenarios to Turn a Massive Breakdown into a Powerful Business Breakthrough</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16941-six-sanity-saving-scenarios-to-turn-a-massive-breakdown-into-a-powerful-business-breakthrough.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16941-six-sanity-saving-scenarios-to-turn-a-massive-breakdown-into-a-powerful-business-breakthrough.aspx</guid><description>I've learned over the years that a breakdown means that something very valuable is happening - I have new insight into how I can improve my process, my attitude, or my belief so that problem never happens again. Here are six sanity-saving scenarios that can turn that breakdown into a breakthrough.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 20:59:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Share Your Diary with a Virtual Assistant</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17960-how-to-share-your-diary-with-a-virtual-assistant.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17960-how-to-share-your-diary-with-a-virtual-assistant.aspx</guid><description>Tips and suggestions for sharing online diaries with a virtual assistant.</description><author>va@versatileassistant.co.uk (Samantha Cannell)</author><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 20:41:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avoid Personal Guarantees in Your Business Name</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17412-avoid-personal-guarantees-in-your-business-name.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17412-avoid-personal-guarantees-in-your-business-name.aspx</guid><description>Banks like to play games with applicants, personal guarantees and your business. They'll tell you personal guarantees by you, ALL your business partners, and even spouses are required to process the loan. It's just part of their standard operating practice they say. It doesn't have to be this way</description><author>ncp@nvinc.com (Scott Letourneau)</author><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 20:34:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Don't Gamble Away Your Livelihood - Get Rated</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16678-don-t-gamble-away-your-livelihood--get-rated.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16678-don-t-gamble-away-your-livelihood--get-rated.aspx</guid><description>Are you a small business with money to gamble? Ready to set up on your own for the first time and throw away a few hundred pounds before getting your first job?  Of course not. Yet this is the risk small business owners may be taking when they get themselves listed in offline business directories...</description><author>articles@ratedpeople.com (India Cooper)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 04:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can You Keep Your Lead When Others Falter?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20796-can-you-keep-your-lead-when-others-falter.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20796-can-you-keep-your-lead-when-others-falter.aspx</guid><description>What does it take to get your business house in order to succeed in uncertain times?</description><author>graeme@arcturusadvisors.com (Graeme Nichol)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 21:25:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recession-Proof Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20792-recession-proof-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20792-recession-proof-your-business.aspx</guid><description>A recession is tough on everyone. But it doesn't have to affect you the same way. Taking an offensive posture instead of playing defense will always grow your business through lucrative and recessionary times.</description><author>adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 17:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coffee Shop Franchises for the Desiring Entrepreneur</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17780-coffee-shop-franchises-for-the-desiring-entrepreneur.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17780-coffee-shop-franchises-for-the-desiring-entrepreneur.aspx</guid><description>Are coffee franchises the way to go for the entrepreneur-to-be with lots of cash to invest?  Whether you are starting up a coffee business or buying an existing coffee franchise, you will want to read this article.</description><author>support@searchmarketingroi.com (Stewart Baker)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 17:50:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Reasons Not To Combine Your Small Business And Personal Banking</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20767-five-reasons-not-to-combine-your-small-business-and-personal-banking.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20767-five-reasons-not-to-combine-your-small-business-and-personal-banking.aspx</guid><description>Advice to small business owners on why you should have separate banking solutions for your personal and company finances.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 19:56:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Compliance with Business Opportunity Law</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20752-compliance-with-business-opportunity-law.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20752-compliance-with-business-opportunity-law.aspx</guid><description>How does one know if that advertisement offering easy income or a product that sells itself is in compliance with the local business opportunity law?  A look into state law will provide the answers...</description><author>articles@startaffiliatemarketing.com (Michael Laleye)</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 16:09:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Locate the Best Business Opportunity Leads</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20750-how-to-locate-the-best-business-opportunity-leads.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20750-how-to-locate-the-best-business-opportunity-leads.aspx</guid><description>Locating the best business opportunity leads is absolutely paramount to achieving a modicum of success in the busy business world of today.</description><author>articles@startaffiliatemarketing.com (Michael Laleye)</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 15:36:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DIY Accounting Small Business Accounting Software Questions And Answers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20726-diy-accounting-small-business-accounting-software-questions-and-answers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20726-diy-accounting-small-business-accounting-software-questions-and-answers.aspx</guid><description>DIY Accounting small business accounting software package is a series of accounting templates written on excel accounting spreadsheets, suitable for UK self employed business whether producing an automated monthly profit and loss account and self employed tax return form. These notes detail the typi</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 11:07:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Incorporation of a Business Has Never Been So Easy</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20658-incorporation-of-a-business-has-never-been-so-easy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20658-incorporation-of-a-business-has-never-been-so-easy.aspx</guid><description>Incorporation of a business can take many forms including in offshore tax havens.</description><author>ramapati@gmail.com (Ramapati Singhania)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 21:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Self Employed Business Bank Manager Tips</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20695-self-employed-business-bank-manager-tips.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20695-self-employed-business-bank-manager-tips.aspx</guid><description>A point to remember:  the closer you can make the relationship between you and the bank manager, the better your chances are going to be for approval on loans and/or special favours you may need at a later date.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 20:54:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My Guide To Paper Recycling Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20690-my-guide-to-paper-recycling-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20690-my-guide-to-paper-recycling-businesses.aspx</guid><description>One of the easiest - and in fact one of the oldest ways of making extra money - is by collecting old newspapers and selling them to a recycling plant in your locale.</description><author>raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 19:45:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Computer Based Business Opportunities</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20661-computer-based-business-opportunities.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20661-computer-based-business-opportunities.aspx</guid><description>Does this sound familiar? Make a 6 figure income by using nothing but your computer. Or get rich in the comfort of your own home. Advertisements such as these plague the Internet. The unfortunate thing is that millions of people take them seriously</description><author>edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 11:03:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lower Tax Bills And Bookkeeping For Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20628-lower-tax-bills-and-bookkeeping-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20628-lower-tax-bills-and-bookkeeping-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Financial record keeping and bookkeeping by small business is occasionally accurate but often produced once a year for tax purposes. By maintaining a diary, retaining all receipts and updating the accounting records on a regular weekly or monthly basis small business can seriously account for all co</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 02:40:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Accounting Software Selection And Priorities</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20557-small-business-accounting-software-selection-and-priorities.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20557-small-business-accounting-software-selection-and-priorities.aspx</guid><description>Maintaining accounting records can be difficult for any business, especially self employed and small business organisations where a lack of accounting knowledge can be prohibitive. Selecting the right accounting software for your business can seriously improve financial performance.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase Customer Loyalty By Giving Away Freebies</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20432-increase-customer-loyalty-by-giving-away-freebies.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20432-increase-customer-loyalty-by-giving-away-freebies.aspx</guid><description>Small businesses struggle with ways to increase customer loyalty and earn the repeat business from local clients.  Here are some tips...</description><author>articles@activeenergysolutions.ca (Jonathan Hook)</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 04:29:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Your Business Needs Accounting Software</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20364-why-your-business-needs-accounting-software.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20364-why-your-business-needs-accounting-software.aspx</guid><description>Advice to small business managers on how to choose accounting software packages.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 16:53:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Office Location: Home-based or Off-site</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20355-office-location-home-based-or-off-site.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20355-office-location-home-based-or-off-site.aspx</guid><description>Choosing to establish your office as home-based or off-site is not as easy as you might think. There are pros and cons to both sides of the issue. And money is not the only thing to consider.</description><author>Cindy@HartmanInventory.com (Cindy Hartman)</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 13:04:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How An Effective Banking Solution Will Help Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20298-how-an-effective-banking-solution-will-help-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20298-how-an-effective-banking-solution-will-help-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>A look at the difficulties of starting a business and how a good banking package can give you that extra leg up.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 14:26:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there any way to make bond investment record keeping easier?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20287-is-there-any-way-to-make-bond-investment-record-keeping-easier.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20287-is-there-any-way-to-make-bond-investment-record-keeping-easier.aspx</guid><description>Do you fine that recording your bond investments is difficult? Learn easier methods from a Certified Public Accountant</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 13:28:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record brokerage account fees?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20286-how-do-i-record-brokerage-account-fees.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20286-how-do-i-record-brokerage-account-fees.aspx</guid><description>Do you need to record brokerage fees? Follow these 9 steps from a Certified Public Accountant</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 13:12:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record different bond activities?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20285-how-do-i-record-different-bond-activities.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20285-how-do-i-record-different-bond-activities.aspx</guid><description>Do you need to record varying kinds of bonds and the interest associated with them? Find out how with step by step instructions from a Certified Public Accountant</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 13:03:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I track property improvements and repairs?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20284-how-do-i-track-property-improvements-and-repairs.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20284-how-do-i-track-property-improvements-and-repairs.aspx</guid><description>Do you need to track improvements and repairs? Follow these easy steps by a Certified Public Accountant</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:53:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who Should Use The New Self Employment Tax Returns In The UK</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20183-who-should-use-the-new-self-employment-tax-returns-in-the-uk.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20183-who-should-use-the-new-self-employment-tax-returns-in-the-uk.aspx</guid><description>HMRC published new self-employment tax returns in April 2008 to replace the previous self assessment tax returns for self employed business in the UK. The self-employment tax returns are applicable from the financial year ending 5 April 2007. Similar to the previous self assessment forms the new tax</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 11:49:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Control-Freak-Itis Can Derail Your Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16940-how-control-freak-itis-can-derail-your-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16940-how-control-freak-itis-can-derail-your-success.aspx</guid><description>Imagine what it would be like if you could run a profitable six, seven or eight figure business and enjoy as much freedom as you desire? For many, the moment you decide to grow your business you simultaneously think of all the hard work ahead. You begin to question the dream and wonder...</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 17:29:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding All of Your Advantages</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19247-understanding-all-of-your-advantages.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19247-understanding-all-of-your-advantages.aspx</guid><description>Turning your business' weaknesses into strengths and work it to your advantage...
</description><author>kristina@printplace.com (Janice Jenkins)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 17:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goal Setting For Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19809-goal-setting-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19809-goal-setting-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>We see personal development life coaches at seminars, authors in books and tape programs often talk about goal setting, but it can be hard to figure out how to apply that to your small business. In this article, we will look on where you can apply goal setting for small business.</description><author>kozart@kozanhuseyin.org (Koz Huseyin)</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 02:27:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is It Time To Grow Your Business Or Nurture Your Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19808-is-it-time-to-grow-your-business-or-nurture-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19808-is-it-time-to-grow-your-business-or-nurture-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Your business is alive! Yes, like you, but there is a subtle difference, you need to be the hands, ears, and eyes for your business. You must know the state of your business, and what it needs at certain points in time. Does it need rest? Does it need food? Does it need water?</description><author>kozart@kozanhuseyin.org (Koz Huseyin)</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 02:14:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Display Fixture Tips &amp; Guide</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19582-display-fixture-tips--guide.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19582-display-fixture-tips--guide.aspx</guid><description>Before buying store fixtures and display merchandise for a retail store, there are initially a number of things to consider when deciding how to make the best choice? Starting ahead a new retail store, some considerations would be: Product niche - must sell a product that is in demand...</description><author>articles@galaxywd.com (Kyle Newton)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 18:34:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Ideas Don't Let People Steal Your Dreams</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18918-small-business-ideas-don-t-let-people-steal-your-dreams.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18918-small-business-ideas-don-t-let-people-steal-your-dreams.aspx</guid><description>Have you ever experienced people giving you more advice that you really wanted? At these times people mean well; however their bombardment of thought and ideas can be more detrimental then helpful.</description><author>complete.business@btinternet.com (Graham Winmill)</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 19:03:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Skip Tracing To Collect Debt</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18430-using-skip-tracing-to-collect-debt.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18430-using-skip-tracing-to-collect-debt.aspx</guid><description>If a business has a customer that they can no longer contact, it may be beneficial to consider skip tracing.  Skip tracing is used by debt collectors as a way to track down individuals that have a bad debt and are trying to avoiding paying that debt.</description><author>resources@contactusa.com (Tristan Andrews)</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 03:54:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Running Your Business Without Breaking the Bank: How to Save Money on Office Supplies</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18312-running-your-business-without-breaking-the-bank-how-to-save-money-on-office-supplies.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18312-running-your-business-without-breaking-the-bank-how-to-save-money-on-office-supplies.aspx</guid><description>The following resources and ideas will help you run your business smoothly without breaking the bank.</description><author>author@bestselfhelp.com (Jamie Jefferson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:59:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Top 10 Low-Cost &amp; Low-Risk Ways to Drive New Clients for your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18424-the-top-10-low-cost--low-risk-ways-to-drive-new-clients-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18424-the-top-10-low-cost--low-risk-ways-to-drive-new-clients-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>All businesses share the challenge of finding new business. Is there a way to achieve consistent marketing results without having the budget of a Cisco or a Microsoft?</description><author>kim@salesconx.com (Evan  Sohn)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:51:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Mind Altering Ways That Control Your Home Based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17495-4-mind-altering-ways-that-control-your-home-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17495-4-mind-altering-ways-that-control-your-home-based-business.aspx</guid><description>For many of us with a home based business, we have given ourselves permission to behave in extreme ways. Old work patterns are threatening to takeover the very success we want to have.</description><author>fuel4mission@gmail.com (Steve Tash)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:26:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why An Extensive Banking Strategy Is Important For Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19565-why-an-extensive-banking-strategy-is-important-for-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19565-why-an-extensive-banking-strategy-is-important-for-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>A look at account options for small businesses and banking advice for those starting out in commerce.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:59:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Small Businesses Can Save Money</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19535-how-small-businesses-can-save-money.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19535-how-small-businesses-can-save-money.aspx</guid><description>A look at teh way small businesses can encourage their staff to stay and also how they can save or reclaim money when they have been unfairly charged.</description><author>jamie@highposition.net (Catherine Harvey)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When should I keep financial records for mutual funds?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19518-when-should-i-keep-financial-records-for-mutual-funds.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19518-when-should-i-keep-financial-records-for-mutual-funds.aspx</guid><description>Do You Know the Three Reasons You Should Keep Records for Mutual Funds? Let a Certified Public Account Tell You</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:49:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record interest, dividend, or capital gain amounts reinvested?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19517-how-do-i-record-interest-dividend-or-capital-gain-amounts-reinvested.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19517-how-do-i-record-interest-dividend-or-capital-gain-amounts-reinvested.aspx</guid><description>Are you having trouble recording reinvestments to your mutual fund? Let a Certified Public Accountant show you how in 11 simple steps.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:39:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record income or capital gains?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19515-how-do-i-record-income-or-capital-gains.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19515-how-do-i-record-income-or-capital-gains.aspx</guid><description>Do You Have Income or Capital Gains to Record? Just Follow These Simple Steps Outlined by a Certified Public Accountant.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:33:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record the sale of mutual fund shares?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19513-how-do-i-record-the-sale-of-mutual-fund-shares.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19513-how-do-i-record-the-sale-of-mutual-fund-shares.aspx</guid><description>Do you know how to record the sales of mutual funds? Let a Certified Public Accountant Tell You How in 12 Easy Steps.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:22:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When do I use the other investment activities?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19512-when-do-i-use-the-other-investment-activities.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19512-when-do-i-use-the-other-investment-activities.aspx</guid><description>Do you know what functions to use when dealing with your mutual funds? Let a Certified Public Accountant Teach you About 7 Unusual Transactions That May Affect You.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:17:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I update mutual fund share price information?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19511-how-do-i-update-mutual-fund-share-price-information.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19511-how-do-i-update-mutual-fund-share-price-information.aspx</guid><description>Having trouble updating your mutual fund information? Follow these quick and easy steps by a Certified Public Accountant.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:11:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I set up a mutual fund account?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19510-how-do-i-set-up-a-mutual-fund-account.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19510-how-do-i-set-up-a-mutual-fund-account.aspx</guid><description>Do you know how to set up a mutual fund account on Money? This step-by-step recipe from a Certified Public Accountant will show you how.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:08:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I use Money for payroll and tax returns?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19509-how-do-i-use-money-for-payroll-and-tax-returns.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19509-how-do-i-use-money-for-payroll-and-tax-returns.aspx</guid><description>Do you need to prepare payroll? What about tax returns? These easy instructions by a certified public accountant will show you how.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:04:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I track income and expenses?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19508-how-do-i-track-income-and-expenses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19508-how-do-i-track-income-and-expenses.aspx</guid><description>Do you need to track your income and expenses? Find out how with these simple step by step instructions from a Certified Public Accountant</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:59:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Use Curiosity and Questions to Improve Your Business Model</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19353-use-curiosity-and-questions-to-improve-your-business-model.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19353-use-curiosity-and-questions-to-improve-your-business-model.aspx</guid><description>This article demonstrates how one man built a very profitable single-person business through continuing business model innovation to add more benefits for his customers.</description><author>dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald  Mitchell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:18:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 10 Best Selling Products to Include in Gift Hampers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17439-top-10-best-selling-products-to-include-in-gift-hampers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17439-top-10-best-selling-products-to-include-in-gift-hampers.aspx</guid><description>Are you thinking of starting a Gift Hamper Business and not quite sure what will sell?  You'll want your budget to stretch as far as possible in the early stages so it's vital that you know what products are going to be a success.  Read on to find out the Top Ten best sellers...</description><author>deborah@smartgiftsolutions.co.uk (Deborah Carpenter)</author><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:16:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan to Succeed in Your Internet Based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18788-plan-to-succeed-in-your-internet-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18788-plan-to-succeed-in-your-internet-based-business.aspx</guid><description>Planning for your future is actually one of the most important things you should do before you begin developing your internet based business idea for earning passive income online. If you don't like sitting down and creating business plans at the very least you should have a plan for the next 12-24 </description><author>dcorriette@googlemail.com (Diane Corriette)</author><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:06:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Start a Vending Business &amp; Find New Locations Along the Way</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18544-how-to-start-a-vending-business--find-new-locations-along-the-way.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18544-how-to-start-a-vending-business--find-new-locations-along-the-way.aspx</guid><description>Here is some great information about how to start a vending business in your area and some great tips on finding new locations along the way to place your vending machines at.</description><author>crobertson@mountaincable.net (Chris Robertson)</author><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Write A Successful Home Based Business Plan</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19279-how-to-write-a-successful-home-based-business-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19279-how-to-write-a-successful-home-based-business-plan.aspx</guid><description>Before writing a business plan for a new business, consider these issues. Focus the plan toward the future. Attempt to develop industry trends over the next three to five years.</description><author>majorenterprise@hotmail.com (Carael Knight)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:42:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Based Small Business That Sets You Free To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19253-home-based-small-business-that-sets-you-free-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-kids.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19253-home-based-small-business-that-sets-you-free-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-kids.aspx</guid><description>Many home-based entrepreneurs are committed to the sort of small business that will never set them free and discover that they are slaves to their businesses. Many home based small business entrepreneurs quickly discover that leaving the corporate world to be your own boss is no bed of roses.</description><author>majorenterprise@hotmail.com (Carael Knight)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:30:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting a Business Online? What You Need to Know</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19220-starting-a-business-online-what-you-need-to-know.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19220-starting-a-business-online-what-you-need-to-know.aspx</guid><description>Thinking of starting a business? There are certain steps you need to take if you want to start a successful business. Ask yourself these five questions to help you start, and build, your own successful business.</description><author>jj@smallbusinesshowto.com (Jinger Jarrett)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:05:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Start a Vending Machine Business - Strategies for Finding Locations</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19205-how-to-start-a-vending-machine-business--strategies-for-finding-locations.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19205-how-to-start-a-vending-machine-business--strategies-for-finding-locations.aspx</guid><description>Here is some great information and tips for finding new locations to place your vending machines. I outline two precise strategies today.</description><author>crobertson@mountaincable.net (Chris Robertson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:27:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Strong Beginning Builds the Foundation for a Great Ending</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18987-a-strong-beginning-builds-the-foundation-for-a-great-ending.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18987-a-strong-beginning-builds-the-foundation-for-a-great-ending.aspx</guid><description>Planning for your future is actually one of the most important things you should do before you begin developing your idea for earning passive income online. If you don't like sitting down and creating business plans at the very least you should have a plan for the next 12-24 months...</description><author>dcorriette@googlemail.com (Diane Corriette)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:24:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Qualities of Small Business Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19120-top-qualities-of-small-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19120-top-qualities-of-small-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>Many people dream of owning their own business. The idea of getting rid of the boss, making your own hours, and doing something that you love is quite tempting, especially if you are burnt out from the corporate rat race.</description><author>bigsimps@plateautel.net (Chris Simpson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:28:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raising Venture Capital - Let's Be Realistic</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19085-raising-venture-capital--let-s-be-realistic.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19085-raising-venture-capital--let-s-be-realistic.aspx</guid><description>One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make in the early stages of their business is to devote an extraordinary amount of time in the venture raising process. The odds are decidely against you, so consider several other approaches.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:17:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ten Reasons to Sell Your Information Technology Company</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19084-ten-reasons-to-sell-your-information-technology-company.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19084-ten-reasons-to-sell-your-information-technology-company.aspx</guid><description>Discression is the better part of valor was appropriate in the writings of William Shakespeare. It may also be appropriate in the rapidly changing environment of the information technology entrapreneur. This article discusses reasons an owner may consider selling his company.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:59:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthcare Private Equity - Consider the Smart Equity Alternative</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19015-healthcare-private-equity--consider-the-smart-equity-alternative.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19015-healthcare-private-equity--consider-the-smart-equity-alternative.aspx</guid><description>Many entrepreneurs seek private equity as a way to take their company to the next level. Consider the smart equity alternative of having a large healthcare company take an equity stake in your company. This article discusses why that is a superior alternative.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:54:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Private Equity Versus Smart Equity for the Software Company Entrepreneur</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18913-private-equity-versus-smart-equity-for-the-software-company-entrepreneur.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18913-private-equity-versus-smart-equity-for-the-software-company-entrepreneur.aspx</guid><description>Many entrepreneurs seek private equity as a way to take their company to the next level. Consider the smart equity alternative of having a large information technology company take an equity stake in your company. This article discusses why that is a superior alternative.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:55:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food and Beverage Industry Private Equity - Consider the Smart Equity Alternative</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18859-food-and-beverage-industry-private-equity--consider-the-smart-equity-alternative.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18859-food-and-beverage-industry-private-equity--consider-the-smart-equity-alternative.aspx</guid><description>If you are an entrepreneur with a small food or beverage company looking to take it to the next level, this article should be of particular interest to you. Your natural inclination may be to seek venture capital or private equity to fund your growth, but that might not be the best path for you to t</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small and Growing:  Small Business Opportunities You Shouldn't Miss</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18821-small-and-growing--small-business-opportunities-you-shouldn-t-miss.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18821-small-and-growing--small-business-opportunities-you-shouldn-t-miss.aspx</guid><description>Most of the big companies we know and respect today started small.  Banana Republic, Microsoft, McDonald's Even Coca-Cola started out as a concentrated drink dispensed from drug store shelves.  But look at how far they've come!  So if you're someone dreaming of owning a big corporation someday, don'</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:21:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Small Business Opportunities Become Costly Frivolities</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18820-why-small-business-opportunities-become-costly-frivolities.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18820-why-small-business-opportunities-become-costly-frivolities.aspx</guid><description>We see endless lists of small business ideas and opportunities in articles over the internet and they all appear sensible, practical and practicable. The advertisements even make them seem fail-proof. Like you can never go wrong. Low or no capital at all.</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:07:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthcare Business Sales - Why Use an Investment Banking Firm</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18717-healthcare-business-sales--why-use-an-investment-banking-firm.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18717-healthcare-business-sales--why-use-an-investment-banking-firm.aspx</guid><description>Sellers of healthcare businesses often try to represent themselves through the sale process. This article discusses the role of an investment banker and attempts to answer the question, are they worth the cost?</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:12:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>To Change Irresistible Forces, Add A Pinch Of Prototypes And A Cup Of Celebrity To A Dash Of Demand</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18715-to-change-irresistible-forces-add-a-pinch-of-prototypes-and-a-cup-of-celebrity-to-a-dash-of-demand.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18715-to-change-irresistible-forces-add-a-pinch-of-prototypes-and-a-cup-of-celebrity-to-a-dash-of-demand.aspx</guid><description>This article describes how to change the direction of irresistible forces to favor your enterprise.</description><author>dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald  Mitchell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Need to Fear Toll Free Numbers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17357-no-need-to-fear-toll-free-numbers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17357-no-need-to-fear-toll-free-numbers.aspx</guid><description>Toll free numbers are an easy and inexpensive way to boost business trust and gain sales. Toll free numbers are explained in this article to help you better understand and utilize this awesome business tool.</description><author>siegel@topsavings.net (Aaron Siegel)</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:35:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Changing Oil and Changing Times: The Independent Auto Repair Service Dilemma</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18406-changing-oil-and-changing-times-the-independent-auto-repair-service-dilemma.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18406-changing-oil-and-changing-times-the-independent-auto-repair-service-dilemma.aspx</guid><description>The global problem is the auto repair and service market has been shrinking in the last ten or fifteen years.   Technology has made cars much more reliable with fewer breakdowns, repairs and scheduled maintenances.</description><author>scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:59:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet Marketing for Small Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18372-internet-marketing-for-small-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18372-internet-marketing-for-small-businesses.aspx</guid><description>Learn about the advantages that internet marketing has to offer small business owners.</description><author>articlem1@yahoo.com (Steve Albright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:11:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Email Marketing Software is an Important Ingredient for Restaurants</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16336-email-marketing-software-is-an-important-ingredient-for-restaurants.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16336-email-marketing-software-is-an-important-ingredient-for-restaurants.aspx</guid><description>Email marketing software can give restaurants a competitive edge by helping managers execute effective and affordable targeted campaigns to drive patrons into their establishment.</description><author>articles@contact.eliteweb.cc (Robert Burko)</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:43:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comparing Small Business Web Hosting To Find The Best One</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18277-comparing-small-business-web-hosting-to-find-the-best-one.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18277-comparing-small-business-web-hosting-to-find-the-best-one.aspx</guid><description>Comparing web hosting small business plans can be time consuming, however, a crucial step in your future success with your business online. Making the right decision is not simply an act of getting the best price webhosting.</description><author>kozart@kozanhuseyin.org (Koz Huseyin)</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:19:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Planning Made Easy - 5 Steps</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17068-business-planning-made-easy--5-steps.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17068-business-planning-made-easy--5-steps.aspx</guid><description>Writing a business plan can seem daunting.  However, with a little bit of planning, it won't be for you.</description><author>kimberly@all-about-home-businesses.com (Kimberly Anne)</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting A Business; Hard Work A Prerequisite</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18091-starting-a-business-hard-work-a-prerequisite.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18091-starting-a-business-hard-work-a-prerequisite.aspx</guid><description>Advice to those starting a small business including the use of a specialist account and the importance of organisation and a hard working attitude.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:35:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You Can Have Any Color As Long As It Is Black</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18064-you-can-have-any-color-as-long-as-it-is-black.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18064-you-can-have-any-color-as-long-as-it-is-black.aspx</guid><description>Small Businesses can capitalise on color niches. Learn how to find the hidden color niches in your market.</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:49:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leveraging Older Content to Develop New Traffic</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16169-leveraging-older-content-to-develop-new-traffic.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16169-leveraging-older-content-to-develop-new-traffic.aspx</guid><description>Small Businesses are always looking for a way to leverage media and internet exposure.

If you have a blog or a content management system, once you have built enough content there comes a time where you have so many gems you want to share that you can deep link to your older pages and...</description><author>fastspeed@ameritech.net (Jeffrey Smith)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:28:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Start Your Own Magazine</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16241-how-to-start-your-own-magazine.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16241-how-to-start-your-own-magazine.aspx</guid><description>This article gives you insight into starting and publishing your own magazine.</description><author>ve_kd_marketing@hotmail.com (Victor Epand)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:01:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Terminator: Small Business Guru - Who Knew?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15985-the-terminator-small-business-guru--who-knew.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15985-the-terminator-small-business-guru--who-knew.aspx</guid><description>Is it possible that the Terminator has something to teach small business owners about technology?</description><author>promodiva@thecreativeconcept.com (Traci Vanover)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:59:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding Space For  Your Home Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18022-finding-space-for-your-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18022-finding-space-for-your-home-business.aspx</guid><description>There are lots of reasons that you might want to have a home business. When you have a home business you can get away with actually being at home.</description><author>nick@myhomebizlife.com (Nick Angeli)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:58:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Create A Successful Coffee Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17911-how-to-create-a-successful-coffee-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17911-how-to-create-a-successful-coffee-business.aspx</guid><description>Wanting to start a coffee business of your own? Find out what is needed to get such a business going and generating the income you want it to have.</description><author>support@searchmarketingroi.com (Stewart Baker)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:26:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remember - You Want A Result</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17106-remember--you-want-a-result.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17106-remember--you-want-a-result.aspx</guid><description>Here are 5 areas small businesses often spend money on without checking if they are getting results for their investment.</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Do I Need An Employee Manual</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17107-why-do-i-need-an-employee-manual.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17107-why-do-i-need-an-employee-manual.aspx</guid><description>Most small businesses don't have an employee manual when they hire their first employees ... but they should. This article explains what they are and what should go in one.</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy Conservation Isnt Just For Lightbulbs In Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16860-energy-conservation-isnt-just-for-lightbulbs-in-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16860-energy-conservation-isnt-just-for-lightbulbs-in-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Small business women often are the worst conservationists. This article lifts the lid on why.</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Turn Around A Failing Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16863-how-to-turn-around-a-failing-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16863-how-to-turn-around-a-failing-business.aspx</guid><description>No business wants to fail - so how can you turn around a failing business?</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where Does Social Media Fit In With Your Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17733-where-does-social-media-fit-in-with-your-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17733-where-does-social-media-fit-in-with-your-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Social media is all the buzz - but where does it fit with the rest of your small business marketing?</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are You Known For</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16864-what-are-you-known-for.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16864-what-are-you-known-for.aspx</guid><description>Many small businesses struggle with defining their niche. This article takes you beyond traditional niche strategies and to the next level of niche identification.</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:07:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Year, New Perspectives: "Diet Resolutions" for Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15981-new-year-new-perspectives--diet-resolutions-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15981-new-year-new-perspectives--diet-resolutions-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Applying the diet concept to our business can help us get the new year off to a healthy start.</description><author>promodiva@thecreativeconcept.com (Traci Vanover)</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Start a Laser Engraving Business at Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15778-how-to-start-a-laser-engraving-business-at-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15778-how-to-start-a-laser-engraving-business-at-home.aspx</guid><description>Starting a laser engraving business today is a great storefront or work from home business opportunity.  You can start with very little investment.</description><author>twinpeak@pacifier.com (Helen Hecker)</author><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:21:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating Product Appeal Through Focusing On Customers Benefits</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17149-creating-product-appeal-through-focusing-on-customers-benefits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17149-creating-product-appeal-through-focusing-on-customers-benefits.aspx</guid><description>Discover in this article how you can create an appeal for your products.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beware Of Pitfalls Of Working At Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17150-beware-of-pitfalls-of-working-at-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17150-beware-of-pitfalls-of-working-at-home.aspx</guid><description>Get up when you want, work when you want and not have anyone telling you what to do sounds like the dream job.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing The Right Home Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17152-choosing-the-right-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17152-choosing-the-right-home-business.aspx</guid><description>In this article we will give tips on how to choose the right home business.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Successful Offline Advertising For Your Home Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17148-successful-offline-advertising-for-your-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17148-successful-offline-advertising-for-your-home-business.aspx</guid><description>There are lots of ways that you should be able to do to advertise your business.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All About Developing Niche Products</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17513-all-about-developing-niche-products.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17513-all-about-developing-niche-products.aspx</guid><description>Because there are many Internet businesses out there, you will have to be more cautious about products and markets to sell to.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Turn Your Small Home Business Idea Into A Run Away Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17473-how-to-turn-your-small-home-business-idea-into-a-run-away-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17473-how-to-turn-your-small-home-business-idea-into-a-run-away-success.aspx</guid><description>In this article you will find out how to turn your small home business idea into a run away success.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:49:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learning How To Say No And Really Mean It</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17581-learning-how-to-say-no-and-really-mean-it.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17581-learning-how-to-say-no-and-really-mean-it.aspx</guid><description>One of the toughest challenges of operating a home business is interruptions to your workday by friends and relatives.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:48:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discipline Required To Work At Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17525-discipline-required-to-work-at-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17525-discipline-required-to-work-at-home.aspx</guid><description>Many folks decide to take the plunge and work from home, but many of them forget about the work part.</description><author>mahrouqi71@gmail.com (Al Mahrouqi)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Simple Steps to Creating a 6-Figure Income From Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17170-5-simple-steps-to-creating-a-6-figure-income-from-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17170-5-simple-steps-to-creating-a-6-figure-income-from-home.aspx</guid><description>Nowadays, it is not unusual to find that there are thousands of people (and most of them are young people who are even below 40) who earn as much as 6-figure incomes from home.</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Have a Creative Retirement Plan?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17177-do-you-have-a-creative-retirement-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17177-do-you-have-a-creative-retirement-plan.aspx</guid><description>Many people gripe at the drudgery that is their daily work grind. You could actually hear and audible sigh every Monday when workers one-and-all would have to trudge back to their cubicles at 7:00 AM sharp. They rejoice at every opportunity there is to slink from work - holidays, vacations and other</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GET RICH DOING WHAT OTHERS WON'T</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17183-get-rich-doing-what-others-won-t.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17183-get-rich-doing-what-others-won-t.aspx</guid><description>Tired of your having to rush each morning to your nine-to-five jobs? Are you getting weary of having to receive orders from your supervisor?</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tortoise or hare? Get Rich Slow or Fast</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17184-tortoise-or-hare-get-rich-slow-or-fast.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17184-tortoise-or-hare-get-rich-slow-or-fast.aspx</guid><description>Which of the two do you like better? In terms of making it to the top, which way would you rather choose? Get rich slow? Or get rich fast?</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Millionaires Get to Be Millionaires</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17185-how-millionaires-get-to-be-millionaires.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17185-how-millionaires-get-to-be-millionaires.aspx</guid><description>Money is not just a necessity nowadays; it has become a supplement for sustaining wealth and luxury. Anybody of practical reason who's being asked will have to say that riches should provide for the next generations.  Having this thought in mind, everyone are craving for millions even teenagers earn</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Build Any Online Business - Fast</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17190-how-to-build-any-online-business--fast.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17190-how-to-build-any-online-business--fast.aspx</guid><description>Online business has now been a trend in the modern day of doing business. It is an effective way to make product selling and responding to client orders or comments. With this trend, all of us are hooked to do it.</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Myths About Starting Your Own Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17199-myths-about-starting-your-own-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17199-myths-about-starting-your-own-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Many people decide to start their own business because they think it is a great alternative to having to work for someone else. Some even think it is the next step in the evolution for one to go from rags to riches. However, some people think that engaging in such is a piece of pie. There are many m</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rocket yourself into your own profitable Internet business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17197-rocket-yourself-into-your-own-profitable-internet-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17197-rocket-yourself-into-your-own-profitable-internet-business.aspx</guid><description>Rocket yourself into your own profitable Internet business

So you're ready to bring out the entrepreneur in you.  Or you already are an established entrepreneur and would like to push the bar even higher.  Whatever your situation is, this article will help you to start a profitable Internet busin</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Generating Wealth - Formula To Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17182-generating-wealth--formula-to-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17182-generating-wealth--formula-to-success.aspx</guid><description>Everybody says, if only I made a little more money, I would be better off. They think that an increase in their income would make their lives less shabby than it is today. What that 'little more money,' they would be able to afford better food, better clothing, better everythings!</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Money buy you Happiness?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17174-can-money-buy-you-happiness.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17174-can-money-buy-you-happiness.aspx</guid><description>Who needs money in his everyday life?</description><author>da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:04:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Use Your Car to Cut Your Taxes</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16492-use-your-car-to-cut-your-taxes.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16492-use-your-car-to-cut-your-taxes.aspx</guid><description>Your car is a valuable tax deduction, if you know the rules.</description><author>trina@bizlawresource.com (Katryna Johnson)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:48:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Determine Your Niche</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16543-how-to-determine-your-niche.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16543-how-to-determine-your-niche.aspx</guid><description>Creating marketing based on the characteristics and needs of a niche is much more effective in growing a business than relying on mass marketing techniques.  Here is a summary of ways to determine what niche you are currently reaching or if you don't have a product, how to determine what niche is ri</description><author>trina@bizlawresource.com (Katryna Johnson)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:48:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Incorporating Right for You?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16232-is-incorporating-right-for-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16232-is-incorporating-right-for-you.aspx</guid><description>Pros and cons of setting up a corporation.</description><author>trina@bizlawresource.com (Katryna Johnson)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:46:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Casinos</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11957-digital-casinos.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11957-digital-casinos.aspx</guid><description>The popularity of casinos across the land provides us with a parallel to what's happening for on-line stock photographers. There are some big winners. We always hear about them.</description><author>brinna@photosource.com (Rohn Engh)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:27:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Marketing -- Business Lessons Learned in Cabo</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15436-small-business-marketing--business-lessons-learned-in-cabo.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15436-small-business-marketing--business-lessons-learned-in-cabo.aspx</guid><description>The thing about Cabo, Mexico, is you're surrounded by a lot of entrepreneurs. Here are 5 things they did and what you can do in your own marketing to increase your sales.</description><author>michele@michelepw.com (Michele Pariza Wacek)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:47:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Write Your SBA 8a Social Disadvantage Narrative</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15368-write-your-sba-8a-social-disadvantage-narrative.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15368-write-your-sba-8a-social-disadvantage-narrative.aspx</guid><description>Are you a minority or woman business owner? Have you considered applying for SBA status to allow you to access millions of contract dollars with the federal government? Wonder if your business qualifies to become 8(a) certified?</description><author>miller@design2train.com (Karen Miller)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:49:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Residual Income Program Ideas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17043-residual-income-program-ideas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17043-residual-income-program-ideas.aspx</guid><description>Starting and building residual income program ideas into a reality for yourself can be done if you carefully take the right steps to get it done</description><author>cashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding  the True Value of Pay  for Survey Business Evaluations</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17018-finding-the-true-value-of-pay-for-survey-business-evaluations.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17018-finding-the-true-value-of-pay-for-survey-business-evaluations.aspx</guid><description>Pay to Join Survey Businesses are Occasionally Legitimate</description><author>cashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:44:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Requirements for Your Successful Home Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17017-requirements-for-your-successful-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17017-requirements-for-your-successful-home-business.aspx</guid><description>The price of financial freedom can be fairly cheap if you take the right steps here</description><author>cashtomarket@aol.com (James 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Many resources are available when it comes to understanding taxes.</description><author>Smitty@ezyinfo.net (Rickie Smith)</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:12:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advice on How to Provide Child Care Services</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14898-advice-on-how-to-provide-child-care-services.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14898-advice-on-how-to-provide-child-care-services.aspx</guid><description>Are you interested in providing home child care services?  If you are, this article would provide you with some valuable and practical advice. </description><author>miriam@discountfamilyvacation4u.com (Miriam Boh)</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:39:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pricing for Profit in Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14883-pricing-for-profit-in-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14883-pricing-for-profit-in-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>This article describes a pricing strategy that will help you generate more profit for your small business.</description><author>luisluarca@allectus.com (Luis Luarca)</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sell a Company - How is the Selling Price Determined?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14706-sell-a-company--how-is-the-selling-price-determined.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14706-sell-a-company--how-is-the-selling-price-determined.aspx</guid><description>Business valuations are a valuable tool to set a range of prices when you sell a business. The only true way to determine value, however, is to present the business to the universe of buyers in a true open market bidding process.</description><author>davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:38:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Basics of Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16706-7-basics-of-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16706-7-basics-of-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Your business can outdo competition if you know the core basics of marketing. If you want your website to earn as much revenues as you expect and always continue doing so, consider refining your internet marketing strategy.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:55:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 7 Mistakes That Small Business Owners Make and How to Overcome Them!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16703-top-7-mistakes-that-small-business-owners-make-and-how-to-overcome-them.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16703-top-7-mistakes-that-small-business-owners-make-and-how-to-overcome-them.aspx</guid><description>Yes, small businesses can succeed! The success of your business depends not on its size but in the quality of its execution and implementation. Here are some common mistakes business owners make and how you can avoid them.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:47:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Create a Teleseminar</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16702-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-create-a-teleseminar.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16702-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-create-a-teleseminar.aspx</guid><description>Teleseminars represent excellent low cost ways to attract qualified leads to generate more business. With these tips you can now leverage the technology and reap the benefits of teleseminars. Find out more and read on!</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:46:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting A Business, Take Everything Into Account</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16040-starting-a-business-take-everything-into-account.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16040-starting-a-business-take-everything-into-account.aspx</guid><description>Advice to those starting a business and why it is vital to account for as many factors as possible.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:48:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Working From Home; The Ideal Business Model</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16271-working-from-home-the-ideal-business-model.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16271-working-from-home-the-ideal-business-model.aspx</guid><description>How starting a home business is the ideal way to work from home; a detailed plan taking everything into account however is essential.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:48:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advice For Those Opening A Business Account</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16249-advice-for-those-opening-a-business-account.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16249-advice-for-those-opening-a-business-account.aspx</guid><description>A look at what considerations should be made when looking  at business accounts.</description><author>tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:48:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for Promoting Your Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14081-tips-for-promoting-your-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14081-tips-for-promoting-your-small-business.aspx</guid><description>If you have started a small business, then one of your main focuses will be getting customers in who will buy whatever you are offering.</description><author>articles@thompsonenterprisesonline.com (Adrian Adams)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:00:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Manage Your Money for Explosive Home Business Profits</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13829-how-to-manage-your-money-for-explosive-home-business-profits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13829-how-to-manage-your-money-for-explosive-home-business-profits.aspx</guid><description>Money management is key when it comes to starting and running a home based business.  Discover the hidden money secrets of the home business pros so you can not only make more money but also keep it too.</description><author>jb@xplosivemarketing.com (Josh Bradley)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:12:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Marketing - Are You Playing Small with Your Marketing Strategy?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14386-small-business-marketing--are-you-playing-small-with-your-marketing-strategy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14386-small-business-marketing--are-you-playing-small-with-your-marketing-strategy.aspx</guid><description>Playing small with our marketing strategy keeps us feeling small as well. The antidote is to set the marketing strategy bar high, aiming attract dozens, hundreds or even thousands of people, not just one or two. When we stretch ourselves with this type of vision we leapfrog our thinking past...</description><author>article@kendallsummerhawk.com (Kendall SummerHawk)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:40:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Marketing: Five Simple Steps to Get Three New Clients, Now</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14162-small-business-marketing-five-simple-steps-to-get-three-new-clients-now.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14162-small-business-marketing-five-simple-steps-to-get-three-new-clients-now.aspx</guid><description>Motivate yourself and others using direct marketing innovative marketing ideas to get three new clients now!</description><author>article@kendallsummerhawk.com (Kendall SummerHawk)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:26:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Build Your Online Presense and Build Your Customer Base</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14174-build-your-online-presense-and-build-your-customer-base.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14174-build-your-online-presense-and-build-your-customer-base.aspx</guid><description>Visibility in the search engines is crucial for businesses with potential online customers.</description><author>sales@virtualcas.com (Sarah Reiter)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:10:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cash Gifting vs. MLM Let's Crush the Myths!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16338-cash-gifting-vs-mlm-let-s-crush-the-myths.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16338-cash-gifting-vs-mlm-let-s-crush-the-myths.aspx</guid><description>Cash gifting programs are stirring up the Internet! MLM is on the way out. It's no secret; multi-level marketing programs are just glorified and hyped-up cash gifting programs. Any MLM veteran will tell you so. Here's why:</description><author>livetoprosper@gmail.com (Demetrios Tzortzis)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:16:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits of a Wellness Home Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16320-benefits-of-a-wellness-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16320-benefits-of-a-wellness-home-business.aspx</guid><description>There are many benefits of a home business in the wellness industry. The wellness industry is one of the fastest growing markets today. Many entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits of a home business in this industry.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:08:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Opportunities for the Fitness Industry</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16318-business-opportunities-for-the-fitness-industry.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16318-business-opportunities-for-the-fitness-industry.aspx</guid><description>There are many business opportunities in the fitness industry today. Often people overlook the various business opportunities because they do not know about them.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:59:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Operational Accounting for Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13977-operational-accounting-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13977-operational-accounting-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>This article briefly discusses the importance of timely and accurate accounting operations in small business.</description><author>luisluarca@allectus.com (Luis Luarca)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:03:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Go Into Network Marketing?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16186-why-go-into-network-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16186-why-go-into-network-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Network marketing is one of the most powerful marketing tools available. With the advanced technologies available, there are numerous ways to increase your success at network marketing.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:28:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking for Laser Engraving Information?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13766-looking-for-laser-engraving-information.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13766-looking-for-laser-engraving-information.aspx</guid><description>The favored marking method is a laser marking when permanency or aesthetics are called for. And with advanced software today you can laser engrave practically anything including Bar Codes, 2D codes, photographs and company logos.</description><author>twinpeak@pacifier.com (Helen Hecker)</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:46:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase Small Business Profits Through Business Review And Planning</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16045-increase-small-business-profits-through-business-review-and-planning.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16045-increase-small-business-profits-through-business-review-and-planning.aspx</guid><description>There are several ways a business can improve profitability. The single most important tip for a small business owner is to take time out from the day to day routine and focus on the business and its activities. Emphasis being placed upon cost management a financial budget and business plan which sh</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:40:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Auto Surf Programs Good for Your Home Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16003-is-auto-surf-programs-good-for-your-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16003-is-auto-surf-programs-good-for-your-home-business.aspx</guid><description>Auto surf programs are a very controversial area in the business world today. There are many auto surf program owners that are being accused of operating shady businesses that are not really providing business with genuine traffic.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:06:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Motivates Potential Clients to Hire You?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13830-what-motivates-potential-clients-to-hire-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13830-what-motivates-potential-clients-to-hire-you.aspx</guid><description>Whether or not you are a 'feeling' type of person, it's vital to your woman owned business that your prospective clients feel a sense of connection with you. Here five ways to connect with your potential client and close the sale!</description><author>article@kendallsummerhawk.com (Kendall SummerHawk)</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Establish Your Niche Then Create The Products</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15673-establish-your-niche-then-create-the-products.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15673-establish-your-niche-then-create-the-products.aspx</guid><description>Specialization is the buzz work in today's day and age. Whether you are a new or existing business, if you want your business to succeed, and are looking for a distinct advantage over competition, what you need to do is establish a niche.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:15:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing Your Small Business without Credit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13467-managing-your-small-business-without-credit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13467-managing-your-small-business-without-credit.aspx</guid><description>Small business owners run to the bank or varied sources of loans in search of working capital when all small business generates enough working capital naturally.  The trick is to find that inherent working capital and manage it.</description><author>luisluarca@allectus.com (Luis Luarca)</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Lessons Learned from Brett Favre</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13208-business-lessons-learned-from-brett-favre.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13208-business-lessons-learned-from-brett-favre.aspx</guid><description>Success is success, whether you've built a multi-billion dollar company, written a dozen best-selling novels or are a famous quarterback. Many of the same mindset and principles are the same no matter how the success manifests itself.</description><author>michele@michelepw.com (Michele Pariza Wacek)</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:42:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I produce a report or chart?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15626-how-do-i-produce-a-report-or-chart.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15626-how-do-i-produce-a-report-or-chart.aspx</guid><description>Trying to print a report or chart in Microsoft Money? Follow these simple steps, says CPA and computer book author Stephen L. Nelson</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:28:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making Use of the Money Reports</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15624-making-use-of-the-money-reports.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15624-making-use-of-the-money-reports.aspx</guid><description>The information you collect in the Microsoft Money 2001 account register about deposit and withdrawal transactions creates a rich financial database. Get smart about how you tap into this information says CPA and computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.
</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:22:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will reconciliation correct and detect all errors?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15623-will-reconciliation-correct-and-detect-all-errors.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15623-will-reconciliation-correct-and-detect-all-errors.aspx</guid><description>Don't expect too much from account reconciliation says CPA and best-selling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson. Some errors are just too tricky or camouflaged to catch by balancing a bank account.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:17:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How does account reconciliation work?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15621-how-does-account-reconciliation-work.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15621-how-does-account-reconciliation-work.aspx</guid><description>Getting your books to balance can be tough, but the process works more logically than you may think, says CPA and computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:09:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I print a check?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15618-how-do-i-print-a-check.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15618-how-do-i-print-a-check.aspx</guid><description>Need help printing checks in Microsoft Money? Follow these ten simple steps says CPA and computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:07:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record an account transfer?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15617-how-do-i-record-an-account-transfer.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15617-how-do-i-record-an-account-transfer.aspx</guid><description>Moving funds between personal or business corporation accounts? Follow these simple Microsoft Money procedures to keep your books straight says CPA Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record automatic withdrawals and deposits?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15616-how-do-i-record-automatic-withdrawals-and-deposits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15616-how-do-i-record-automatic-withdrawals-and-deposits.aspx</guid><description>Need to record automatic withdrawals and deposits using Microsoft Money? CPA and computer book author Stephen L. Nelson gives you some handy tips.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:54:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft Money How do I handle debit card transactions?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15615-microsoft-money-how-do-i-handle-debit-card-transactions.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15615-microsoft-money-how-do-i-handle-debit-card-transactions.aspx</guid><description>Using a debit card for personal or small business purchases? If you use Microsoft Money as your personal or small business accounting system, you will want to follow these steps says CPA and computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I record deposits?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15614-how-do-i-record-deposits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15614-how-do-i-record-deposits.aspx</guid><description>Need help getting your deposits recorded correctly in Microsoft Money? CPA and Microsoft Money author Stephen L. Nelson provides step by step instructions.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:31:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Success -- 3 Ways Gratitude Can Grow Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13207-small-business-success--3-ways-gratitude-can-grow-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13207-small-business-success--3-ways-gratitude-can-grow-your-business.aspx</guid><description>What's so amazing about gratitude? It's so powerful it can start turning things around for you. Now, granted, being grateful all by itself will probably not turn a sinking business into a profitable one. But, it CAN be the catalyst to a transformation.</description><author>michele@michelepw.com (Michele Pariza Wacek)</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:12:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Telework Program for Your Small Business: The Why and the How</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13100-a-telework-program-for-your-small-business-the-why-and-the-how.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13100-a-telework-program-for-your-small-business-the-why-and-the-how.aspx</guid><description>In a day and age when the ability to telecommute is more highly valued by employees than stock options and onsite child care, does your company have a telework program? With the right program and technology, you could be reaping the benefits of a telework program for your business in no time.</description><author>brandi@telecentrex.com (Brandi Cummings)</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:55:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should You...Let Your Stock Photo Business Customers Pay by Credit Card?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12887-should-you--let-your-stock-photo-business-customers-pay-by-credit-card.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12887-should-you--let-your-stock-photo-business-customers-pay-by-credit-card.aspx</guid><description>Have you come to the point in your stock photography career that you are exploring whether to allow your customers to pay by credit card?   It can mean headaches, customer confusion, and unwanted bookwork.  But if you do your homework you can smooth the bumps, and benefit.</description><author>brinna@photosource.com (Rohn Engh)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:09:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Secret to Off-the-Charts Marketing Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10314-the-secret-to-off-the-charts-marketing-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10314-the-secret-to-off-the-charts-marketing-success.aspx</guid><description>In this article, small business owners will discover low cost, high impact Guerrilla Marketing strategies to build a buzz and skyrocket success, all on a shoestring budget.</description><author>leslie@boostyourbottomline.com (Leslie Hamp)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:57:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Handcrafted Jewelry Business Savvy: The All-Important Mailing List</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10311-handcrafted-jewelry-business-savvy-the-all-important-mailing-list.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10311-handcrafted-jewelry-business-savvy-the-all-important-mailing-list.aspx</guid><description>Selling handcrafted jewelry is a competitive business in a relatively saturated market, so how do you make yourself stand out from the sea of other jewelry makers?  One great marketing strategy is to have a mailing list and to actively send out mailings.  This article discusses 9 great reasons...</description><author>christinegierer@sympatico.ca (Christine Gierer)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:56:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Small Business Online - Will It Work?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10341-marketing-small-business-online--will-it-work.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10341-marketing-small-business-online--will-it-work.aspx</guid><description>The techniques you employ in your Internet marketing as well as the how well you execute these techniques can determine whether or not Internet marketing will work for your business. This article will outline the potential for success in marketing your small business online.</description><author>myralove2@cox.net (Alexa Peters)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:28:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jewelry Business Strategies: List Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12152-jewelry-business-strategies-list-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12152-jewelry-business-strategies-list-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Selling handcrafted jewelry is a competitive business in a relatively saturated market, so how do you make yourself stand out from the sea of other jewelry makers? One great marketing strategy is to have a mailing list and to actively send out mailings.</description><author>christinegierer@sympatico.ca (Christine Gierer)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:56:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking for the Best Credit Card for Your Business?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13066-looking-for-the-best-credit-card-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13066-looking-for-the-best-credit-card-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>As a manager or business owner, you always look for better ways to maximize business revenue and control expenses.  When it comes to "common expenses" a business credit card is absolutely essential in managing and tracking of those expenses.</description><author>dujopr-star@yahoo.com (Ray Torres)</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:33:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Time in Short Supply? Go Online for Businesses Credit</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13787-time-in-short-supply-go-online-for-businesses-credit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13787-time-in-short-supply-go-online-for-businesses-credit.aspx</guid><description>You definitely don't have time to waste running around to several banks to compare business credit card terms. Instead, do what many business executives are doing - go online to get credit card information. While sipping your steaming latte, your mouse does the work - moving you rapidly among the be</description><author>dujopr-star@yahoo.com (Ray Torres)</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:30:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dependent Care Assistance Programs for Small Businesses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11912-dependent-care-assistance-programs-for-small-businesses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11912-dependent-care-assistance-programs-for-small-businesses.aspx</guid><description>Discover how your small business can take advantage of dependent care assistant programs making the most of pre-tax dollars.</description><author>ryan@strongerlife.com (John Siegler)</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:10:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits of Operating a Home-based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15528-benefits-of-operating-a-home-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15528-benefits-of-operating-a-home-based-business.aspx</guid><description>It is no secret that launching and operating a home-based business is an idea that is as hot as wildfire.  It's no wonder; there are loads of excellent benefits to be experienced.</description><author>livetoprosper@gmail.com (Demetrios Tzortzis)</author><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:20:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>9 Simple Virtual Team Outsourcing Tips to Make More Money</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12027-9-simple-virtual-team-outsourcing-tips-to-make-more-money.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12027-9-simple-virtual-team-outsourcing-tips-to-make-more-money.aspx</guid><description>I recently conducted a survey of entrepreneurs who are still doing everything themselves. I discovered that the #1 reason why entrepreneurs hold back from investing in support is they still believe that the cost to build a team is greater than the potential revenue growth.</description><author>marketing@successconnections.com (Melanie Benson Strick)</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:37:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits of Joining a Forum</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15424-benefits-of-joining-a-forum.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15424-benefits-of-joining-a-forum.aspx</guid><description>You can attend a workshop, eavesdrop on a teleconference call or register online for an e-course. But a one-time event most likely will not be enough to get you over your hump. You'll get better traction if somebody, or a group of your peers guides you through a step-by-step process.</description><author>adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:17:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft Money: How do I record a check that pays multiple categories?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15404-microsoft-money-how-do-i-record-a-check-that-pays-multiple-categories.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15404-microsoft-money-how-do-i-record-a-check-that-pays-multiple-categories.aspx</guid><description>Need to record checks or ATM withdrawals that pay multiple categories? No problem says CPA and Microsoft Money author Stephen L. Nelson. Just use the Split Transaction window.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:35:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft Money: How do I record checks?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15403-microsoft-money-how-do-i-record-checks.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15403-microsoft-money-how-do-i-record-checks.aspx</guid><description>Getting Started with Microsoft Money? One of the first tasks you'll need to learn how to do is record a check you've written.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:30:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How does the Money Help Program Work?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15402-how-does-the-money-help-program-work.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15402-how-does-the-money-help-program-work.aspx</guid><description>Need some expert Microsoft Money help? Remember that Money's Help Program is always only a click away!</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:26:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do I need to upgrade the Money software each year?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15401-do-i-need-to-upgrade-the-money-software-each-year.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15401-do-i-need-to-upgrade-the-money-software-each-year.aspx</guid><description>Trying to decide whether you need to be upgrading the Microsoft Money personal finance software every year? Computer book author and CPA Stephen L. Nelson offers you some tips for making this decision that keeps your life simple and wallet safe.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:25:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Microsoft Money: How do I sign up for online banking or online investing?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15400-microsoft-money-how-do-i-sign-up-for-online-banking-or-online-investing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15400-microsoft-money-how-do-i-sign-up-for-online-banking-or-online-investing.aspx</guid><description>Using Microsoft Money for online banking or investing? Computer book author and CPA Stephen L. Nelson offers you some tips for making online banking and investing easier and smoother!</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:22:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I start the Microsoft Money program?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15399-how-do-i-start-the-microsoft-money-program.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15399-how-do-i-start-the-microsoft-money-program.aspx</guid><description>Trying get started with Microsoft Money so you can begin managing your personal or small business finances? CPA and computer book writer Stephen L. Nelson walks you through the startup steps.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:17:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I install the Microsoft Money software?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15398-how-do-i-install-the-microsoft-money-software.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15398-how-do-i-install-the-microsoft-money-software.aspx</guid><description>Trying to get Microsoft Money installed? Computer book author and CPA Stephen L. Nelson provides these step-by-step instructions for getting the software installed fast!</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Variance Calculations with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15397-variance-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15397-variance-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Need to calculate statistical variances? Microsoft Excel supplies several easy-to-use statistical functions for just such a purpose says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:11:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Excel Functions Made Easy</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15396-excel-functions-made-easy.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15396-excel-functions-made-easy.aspx</guid><description>Trying to use Microsoft Excel's functions in your worksheets? Bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson provides a five minute tutorial to get you up and running.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:08:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing the Right Excel Chart Type</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15395-choosing-the-right-excel-chart-type.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15395-choosing-the-right-excel-chart-type.aspx</guid><description>Trying to create better Excel charts for your presentations? The place to start is with the right Excel chart type, says best-selling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:05:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding How Microsoft Excel Organizes To-be-charted Data</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15394-understanding-how-microsoft-excel-organizes-to-be-charted-data.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15394-understanding-how-microsoft-excel-organizes-to-be-charted-data.aspx</guid><description>In order to easily work with Excel's Chart Wizard, you'll want to learn how Excel views
to-be-plotted data, says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.
</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You Neglecting Your Network?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15392-are-you-neglecting-your-network.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15392-are-you-neglecting-your-network.aspx</guid><description>As a business owner you know a lot of people, and you continue to meet new people.  This is your network.  But what are you doing with it?</description><author>stephanie@fireflycoaching.com (Stephanie Ward)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:29:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Tips - Be Proactive About Customer Needs and Making Your Business Unique</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12213-business-tips--be-proactive-about-customer-needs-and-making-your-business-unique.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12213-business-tips--be-proactive-about-customer-needs-and-making-your-business-unique.aspx</guid><description>An interesting phenomenon occurring in both large and small business is the diversification of their operation, services and products.</description><author>barringersteve2@yahoo.com (Josh Stone)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:18:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get Referrals from More People</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12265-how-to-get-referrals-from-more-people.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12265-how-to-get-referrals-from-more-people.aspx</guid><description>Referral marketing is one of the simplest forms of generating new clients and customers...</description><author>daryll@strategic-impact.com (Daryl Logullo)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>With These Tips Taxi Driver Accounts Do Not Have To Be Taxing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15269-with-these-tips-taxi-driver-accounts-do-not-have-to-be-taxing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15269-with-these-tips-taxi-driver-accounts-do-not-have-to-be-taxing.aspx</guid><description>Taxi Drivers should not to bury their heads under the dashboard when it comes to producing a set of taxi driver accounts. Producing a set of taxi accounts without the use of a taxi accountant is possible and significantly easier if a professional taxi accounting software package is used.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:55:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Answers To Top Self Employed Tax Questions That Save Money</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15268-the-answers-to-top-self-employed-tax-questions-that-save-money.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15268-the-answers-to-top-self-employed-tax-questions-that-save-money.aspx</guid><description>Avoid extra taxes, interest and penalties with these top tax questions which can save you money.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:54:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Standard Deviation Calculations with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15220-standard-deviation-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15220-standard-deviation-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Need to calculate standard deviations? Microsoft Excel supplies several easy-to-use statistical functions for just such a purpose says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Standard Normal Probability Distributions with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15219-standard-normal-probability-distributions-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15219-standard-normal-probability-distributions-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Want to work with standard normal probability distributions? Microsoft Excel supplies some useful functions, says computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:15:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rank and Percentile Calculations with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15218-rank-and-percentile-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15218-rank-and-percentile-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Need to make rank and percentile calculations? Microsoft Excel supplies several easy-to-use statistical functions for just such a purpose says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:13:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Secret To Getting Your Press Release Published</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13938-the-secret-to-getting-your-press-release-published.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13938-the-secret-to-getting-your-press-release-published.aspx</guid><description>Writing a great Press Release does not guarantee that it will appear in front of your target audience. This article looks at the importance of getting your release in front of the people who can give you free publicity.</description><author>mail@themarketingbuzz.co.uk (Mark Burdett)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:38:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Press Releases and The Format to Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13948-press-releases-and-the-format-to-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13948-press-releases-and-the-format-to-success.aspx</guid><description>PR, Public Relations and writing Press Releases is something businesses of all shapes and sizes can do to help increase their profits and promote their business. This article looks at how your press release should look to give it the best chance of success.</description><author>mail@themarketingbuzz.co.uk (Mark Burdett)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:38:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Write Killer Articles That Will Help Grow Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13949-how-to-write-killer-articles-that-will-help-grow-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13949-how-to-write-killer-articles-that-will-help-grow-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Article Writing done well can help you increase your profits. This article looks at how you can use article writing in your marketing mix to help grow your business.</description><author>mail@themarketingbuzz.co.uk (Mark Burdett)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:38:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Marketing | Why You Should Include Article Writing in your Marketing Mix</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13955-small-business-marketing--why-you-should-include-article-writing-in-your-marketing-mix.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13955-small-business-marketing--why-you-should-include-article-writing-in-your-marketing-mix.aspx</guid><description>Ask most owners of small and medium sized business how they market their business and they will reply with answers including advertising or we send out direct mail. Seldom however include article writing in their marketing mix. This article looks at why they should.</description><author>mail@themarketingbuzz.co.uk (Mark Burdett)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:38:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Article Writing Secrets To Help Increase Your Profits</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14000-article-writing-secrets-to-help-increase-your-profits.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14000-article-writing-secrets-to-help-increase-your-profits.aspx</guid><description>Article Writing is popular amongst many businesses but to be truly great at article marketing you need to stand out from the crowd. This article gives you 2 tips that can help you use article writing to grow your business.</description><author>mail@themarketingbuzz.co.uk (Mark Burdett)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:38:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Normal Probability Distribution</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15066-normal-probability-distribution.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15066-normal-probability-distribution.aspx</guid><description>Want to work with normal probability distributions? Microsoft Excel supplies some useful functions, says computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:55:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Linear Regression with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15065-linear-regression-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15065-linear-regression-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Want to perform linear regression? Microsoft Excel supplies some useful functions, says computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:53:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gamma Probability Distributions with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15064-gamma-probability-distributions-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15064-gamma-probability-distributions-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Want to work with gamma probability distributions? Microsoft Excel supplies some useful functions, says computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:36:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Efficiency and Effectiveness...Get Organized for Business Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11882-efficiency-and-effectiveness--get-organized-for-business-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11882-efficiency-and-effectiveness--get-organized-for-business-success.aspx</guid><description>Business success depends to a great extent on how effectively and efficiently the business can be managed.</description><author>aguinn@theguinnconsultancygroup.com (Alan Guinn)</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:45:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating Time For A Home Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14912-creating-time-for-a-home-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14912-creating-time-for-a-home-business.aspx</guid><description>Time management plays a huge role in successfully running a home base business. This article will help you find the time to do so.</description><author>Tony@AdvanceMentoring.com (Tony Colon)</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:31:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making Money Online Success Tips</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14879-making-money-online-success-tips.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14879-making-money-online-success-tips.aspx</guid><description>Tips on helping you be successful when making money online.</description><author>Tony@AdvanceMentoring.com (Tony Colon)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:06:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home-Based Businesses: The Opportunity to Work at Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14877-home-based-businesses-the-opportunity-to-work-at-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14877-home-based-businesses-the-opportunity-to-work-at-home.aspx</guid><description>If you are planning on making your work-at-home opportunity a long-term project, make sure that what you provide is something that you love doing. If you do, you have taken the first step into making your home-based business a success.</description><author>Tony@AdvanceMentoring.com (Tony Colon)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:04:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Many Big Businesses Started Small And So Can You</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10976-many-big-businesses-started-small-and-so-can-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10976-many-big-businesses-started-small-and-so-can-you.aspx</guid><description>Not everyone is born into a family that owns hotels around the world. We have to start somewhere. The best place to start is to have a passion for something. It is surprising how many big businesses started as small business by people who were passionate about their product.</description><author>targetniches@yahoo.com (Gregg Hall)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:54:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Merchants Account Advice and Tips</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13817-small-business-merchants-account-advice-and-tips.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13817-small-business-merchants-account-advice-and-tips.aspx</guid><description>A small business merchant account is essentially a merchant account designed for the smaller business or individual trading online. Traditionally, it can be difficult for small businesses with limited trading history to get a merchant account.</description><author>del@forrent.me.uk (derek smiley)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:53:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ideas For Self Employment To Escape The Rat Race</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13663-ideas-for-self-employment-to-escape-the-rat-race.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13663-ideas-for-self-employment-to-escape-the-rat-race.aspx</guid><description>Are you tired of your day job? Or maybe you are a mother who needs to stay at home most of the day to take care of the children and running the household? There are many reasons why people start their own business nowadays. Self employment is a challenge and of course you are taking a significant ri</description><author>del@forrent.me.uk (derek smiley)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:53:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Computer Network Solutions</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14366-small-business-computer-network-solutions.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14366-small-business-computer-network-solutions.aspx</guid><description>Small businesses are a vital contributor to our economy and the Internet makes them more viable in terms of competing with larger companies. It is vital for small business to maintain their computer networks in order to continue to thrive in the online space.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:48:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>8 Inexpensive Ways to Promote Your Work at Home Typing Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14763-8-inexpensive-ways-to-promote-your-work-at-home-typing-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14763-8-inexpensive-ways-to-promote-your-work-at-home-typing-business.aspx</guid><description>Making the decision to start a work at home typing business is one thing. Going out and finding people to work for is another. As a start-up home based business, it can be very difficult to promote your services and without blowing your budget. So here are some highly effective ways to build and pro</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing a Good MLM Company for Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14753-choosing-a-good-mlm-company-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14753-choosing-a-good-mlm-company-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>One of the important things you need to consider when you look into network marketing is choosing a good MLM company. There are many companies out there but not all of them are legal and above board.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:10:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Questions To Answer Before Starting Your Own Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12872-three-questions-to-answer-before-starting-your-own-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12872-three-questions-to-answer-before-starting-your-own-business.aspx</guid><description>Why do you want to start your own business; have you done your homework; and, do you have reasonable goals for your future success?  Answers to the questions are an excellent beginning...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When the Customer is Always Right</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12873-when-the-customer-is-always-right.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12873-when-the-customer-is-always-right.aspx</guid><description>When the Customer is always right is ALL OF THE TIME! As part of your business and personal growth, you need to take this time honored concept to heart.  Even when you are 200% sure...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Find the Perfect Employee for Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12520-how-to-find-the-perfect-employee-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12520-how-to-find-the-perfect-employee-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Finding the perfect employee for your business can be an arduous task.  You must be prepared to wade through unsuitable candidates, to find the right person for the job.  As unpleasant as the task of interviewing...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Priorities Offer Peace</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12923-priorities-offer-peace.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12923-priorities-offer-peace.aspx</guid><description>Starting a new business is often anything but peaceful.  You have so much to learn and experience.  You are dealing with suppliers, maybe outsourcing service providers, managing employees, satisfying...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best of the Best in Customer Service</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12757-the-best-of-the-best-in-customer-service.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12757-the-best-of-the-best-in-customer-service.aspx</guid><description>Competing with larger businesses seems almost impossible when you are just starting out.  Trying to foster business growth, when the competition has more resources can be discouraging. The temptation...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase Credibility: Practice Reverse Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12761-increase-credibility-practice-reverse-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12761-increase-credibility-practice-reverse-marketing.aspx</guid><description>The economy is losing ground, companies have restructured and long-time employees are job hunting, petrol prices are skyrocketing, and many families live paycheck to paycheck. Thus, small businesspersons...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Power of Positive Psychology</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12759-the-power-of-positive-psychology.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12759-the-power-of-positive-psychology.aspx</guid><description>Allow yourself enjoyment, engagement and meaning with the power of positive psychology.  Any small business endeavor requires a lot of work, countless hours, lack of sleep, and a myriad of other sacrifices...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Budget Essentials for Your Growing Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12763-three-budget-essentials-for-your-growing-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12763-three-budget-essentials-for-your-growing-business.aspx</guid><description>If you are expecting only information regarding your business assets and liabilities, guess again.  Running a successful business takes much more than excellent money management.  Although one of the three...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Reasons to Form a Limited Liability Company</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14546-three-reasons-to-form-a-limited-liability-company.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14546-three-reasons-to-form-a-limited-liability-company.aspx</guid><description>Thinking about incorporating your business? As CPA and best-selling author Stephen L. Nelson explains, three big reasons suggest you should instead use a limited liability company.
</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Confidence Interval Calculations with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14552-confidence-interval-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14552-confidence-interval-calculations-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Need to make confidence interval calculations? Microsoft Excel supplies powerful tools for performing just this sort of statistical analysis, says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Exponential Probability Distributions with Microsoft Excel</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14553-exponential-probability-distributions-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14553-exponential-probability-distributions-with-microsoft-excel.aspx</guid><description>Want to work with exponential or F probability distributions? Microsoft Excel supplies some useful functions, says computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Microsoft Excel's Declining Balance Depreciation Function</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12495-using-microsoft-excel-s-declining-balance-depreciation-function.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12495-using-microsoft-excel-s-declining-balance-depreciation-function.aspx</guid><description>Making financial forecasts or performing investment analyses that need to include depreciation? Microsoft Excel can help. Excel's DB, or declining balance, depreciation function lets you calculate fixed-declining balance depreciation.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding How Microsoft Excel Builds Charts</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14248-understanding-how-microsoft-excel-builds-charts.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14248-understanding-how-microsoft-excel-builds-charts.aspx</guid><description>To get the best results from Excel's Chart Wizard, you'll want to learn the terminology that Excel uses to refer to the pieces and parts of the charts you build, says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Five Data Comparisons That Excel Charts Make</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14252-the-five-data-comparisons-that-excel-charts-make.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14252-the-five-data-comparisons-that-excel-charts-make.aspx</guid><description>Trying to figure out how to use Excel charts more effectively? Make sure you understand the five data comparisons that Excel charts make says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building Excel Formulas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14247-building-excel-formulas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14247-building-excel-formulas.aspx</guid><description>When you first start building Excel formulas, the formula construction process can seem way too complicated. But understanding a few simple rules makes the process easier than you might think says bestselling computer book author Stephen L. Nelson.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Microsoft Excel's Variable Declining Balance Depreciation Function</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12934-using-microsoft-excel-s-variable-declining-balance-depreciation-function.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12934-using-microsoft-excel-s-variable-declining-balance-depreciation-function.aspx</guid><description>Making tax accounting depreciation calculations for return preparation or tax planning purposes??  Excel's VBD, or variable rate depreciation, function lets you easily calculate variable declining balance s depreciation amounts, including those based on the MACRS depreciation convention.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Breaking Loan Payments into Principal and Interest Components</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12935-breaking-loan-payments-into-principal-and-interest-components.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12935-breaking-loan-payments-into-principal-and-interest-components.aspx</guid><description>Trying to break down a loan payment into its principal and interest components?  Excel's IPMT, or payment interest, function lets you easily calculate how much of a particular payment represents interest.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Calculating the Time to Repay Loans</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12936-calculating-the-time-to-repay-loans.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12936-calculating-the-time-to-repay-loans.aspx</guid><description>Trying to calculate how long a loan will take to repay? Microsoft Excel can help. Excel's NPER, or number of periods, function lets you easily calculate how long repaying a loan will take given the loan interest rate, its balance, and the payment made.</description><author>steve@stephenlnelson.com (Stephen Nelson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tax Deduction Really? Better Make Sure You Can Spot The Scams...</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13887-tax-deduction-really-better-make-sure-you-can-spot-the-scams-.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13887-tax-deduction-really-better-make-sure-you-can-spot-the-scams-.aspx</guid><description>While American People can be divided on lots of different issues;there's one thing most people in this country can agree on.We all hate paying taxes.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:17:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Maximize the Value of Your Time</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14648-how-to-maximize-the-value-of-your-time.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14648-how-to-maximize-the-value-of-your-time.aspx</guid><description>Properly managing tasks and delegating the work at hand can make or break your business. Make the correct decisions and you will be treating yourself better than the average small businessperson.</description><author>Tony@AdvanceMentoring.com (Tony Colon)</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Ways To Enhance Web Traffic To Your Business Website</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14622-7-ways-to-enhance-web-traffic-to-your-business-website.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14622-7-ways-to-enhance-web-traffic-to-your-business-website.aspx</guid><description>Web traffic has several different meanings. It could mean the number of hits on your website or number of pages viewed by visitors on your website.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:55:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Small Business Myths Revealed and Squashed</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14528-4-small-business-myths-revealed-and-squashed.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14528-4-small-business-myths-revealed-and-squashed.aspx</guid><description>Don't you just love the thought of being an entrepreneur? What could be more fun than being your own boss! Kicking that 9 to 5 routine, working just about when you when to, taking a day off on a whim, spending quality time with your family and friends - you think?</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:01:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Choose a Virtual PA: Everything You Need to Know</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10117-how-to-choose-a-virtual-pa-everything-you-need-to-know.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10117-how-to-choose-a-virtual-pa-everything-you-need-to-know.aspx</guid><description>If you have decided to hire a virutal personal assistant (also known as a virtual assistant or VA) you will discover there are hundreds to choose from out there.  But how do you choose a good one?  This article will give you an insight into what to look for... and what to avoid.</description><author>va@versatileassistant.co.uk (Samantha Cannell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:11:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health Insurance Online Quote in Seconds for Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11703-health-insurance-online-quote-in-seconds-for-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11703-health-insurance-online-quote-in-seconds-for-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Medical insurance plans from over 160 leading health insurance companies nationwide.</description><author>antonsmarketing@gmail.com (Anthony Smith)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:29:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Accounting Periods And Basis Periods For Self Employed Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14492-accounting-periods-and-basis-periods-for-self-employed-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14492-accounting-periods-and-basis-periods-for-self-employed-business.aspx</guid><description>Accounts are required each year for tax and financial control purposes with preset dates by which those accounting records must be submitted and penalties for failure to deliver on time.
While in the UK self employed business can use its own accounting period the tax position can become more comple</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:30:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Plans are for Small and Home Businesses Too</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14479-business-plans-are-for-small-and-home-businesses-too.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14479-business-plans-are-for-small-and-home-businesses-too.aspx</guid><description>It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to write a business plan. Most people feel that if they plan to set up a small business or home based business, they need not write a business plan.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Accounting Software Equals Simple Bookkeeping Spreadsheets</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14466-small-business-accounting-software-equals-simple-bookkeeping-spreadsheets.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14466-small-business-accounting-software-equals-simple-bookkeeping-spreadsheets.aspx</guid><description>There is a major difference between sophisticated accounting software used by larger businesses for financial control purposes than is required for small business where a simple bookkeeping spreadsheet is sufficient.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:43:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Freight Factoring- A Boon for Small Truck Fleet Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14416-freight-factoring-a-boon-for-small-truck-fleet-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14416-freight-factoring-a-boon-for-small-truck-fleet-owners.aspx</guid><description>If your small truck fleet business has just hatched out of a container, then you would have realized that just delivering goods and deducting your fuel expenses and salaries does not equal to profit. There are loads of other related expenses as rent, insurance, bad debt, breakdowns, etc which have t</description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using a Blog to Promote Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14409-using-a-blog-to-promote-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14409-using-a-blog-to-promote-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Using a blog to promote your wellness business is a very effective marketing tool. What is great about using blogs is that you can promote your wellness business absolutely free.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:09:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blogging Power to Help with Starting Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14406-blogging-power-to-help-with-starting-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14406-blogging-power-to-help-with-starting-business.aspx</guid><description>Many new business owners underestimate the power of blogging. Blogging is an extremely powerful tool that you can use in conjunction with starting a small home business.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:03:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wellness Industry and Tax Software</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14405-wellness-industry-and-tax-software.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14405-wellness-industry-and-tax-software.aspx</guid><description>One of the tasks for a wellness industry small home business is accounting and paperwork. You create and follow a budget for your small home business. Additionally, you will need to keep accurate records of expenses such as advertising, product inventory, profits and other business related expenses.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting a Small Business with Info Products</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14404-starting-a-small-business-with-info-products.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14404-starting-a-small-business-with-info-products.aspx</guid><description>With the way that things are going in the corporate world, job security is not what it used to be. Now companies are downsizing, going to temporary employees, hiring outsources and on tighter employee budgets.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Tips On How To Deal With Difficult Clients</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14356-7-tips-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-clients.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14356-7-tips-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-clients.aspx</guid><description>We deal with people on a day to day basis and no two are the same. Some are easy to deal with while others need kid gloves and yet others drive you up the wall.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:05:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits Of Working In A Small Company vs. A Corporation</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14350-benefits-of-working-in-a-small-company-vs-a-corporation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14350-benefits-of-working-in-a-small-company-vs-a-corporation.aspx</guid><description>Choosing a company to work for can be one of the toughest decisions you have to make during the course of your career. When choosing a company does the size and power of the company really matter?</description><author>tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:04:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting a Small Business in Sacramento</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14332-starting-a-small-business-in-sacramento.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14332-starting-a-small-business-in-sacramento.aspx</guid><description>If you are thinking of starting a small business in Sacramento, then now is an excellent time, since real estate prices are down compared to the previous 3 years and retail inflation is also quite in control.</description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:53:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Simple And Effective Ways To Create Your Successful Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14323-simple-and-effective-ways-to-create-your-successful-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14323-simple-and-effective-ways-to-create-your-successful-small-business.aspx</guid><description>If you're a small-business owner, you probably already know that you have lots of competition out there.  Some may be like you, where they are small business, while others will be larger and have a bigger budget to attract competition.  Even though you might think your size puts you at a disadvantag</description><author>kevin@ksinclair.com (Kevin Sinclair)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:45:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Generating Multiple Streams of Income Without Stress</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14305-generating-multiple-streams-of-income-without-stress.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14305-generating-multiple-streams-of-income-without-stress.aspx</guid><description>Most independent business owners are not rich! They just make enough to have a comfortable lifestyle.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:38:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will You Stick It Out Or Quit?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14303-will-you-stick-it-out-or-quit.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14303-will-you-stick-it-out-or-quit.aspx</guid><description>Celebrate during the good times, but prepare for the worst. If you accept this fact, you are more likely to be equipped to deal with the cycle of a downturn as it is important to be mentally prepared for any eventualities.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:35:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Calculate Home Based Biz ROI (Return on Investment)</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14250-how-to-calculate-home-based-biz-roi-return-on-investment.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14250-how-to-calculate-home-based-biz-roi-return-on-investment.aspx</guid><description>Measuring your results is essential to making your business profitable. ROI measurements are imperative to measuring and understanding the results you are achieving with your new or existing business.</description><author>Tony@AdvanceMentoring.com (Tony Colon)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Buy a Printer</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10935-how-to-buy-a-printer.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10935-how-to-buy-a-printer.aspx</guid><description>Even though Ink jet printers might be inexpensive up front the cost of replacement ink can drive up the overall cost over the time of ownership. You know what I am talking about, some times the ink is more than the printer was.</description><author>targetniches@yahoo.com (Gregg Hall)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Proven Strategies For eBook Promotion</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14083-7-proven-strategies-for-ebook-promotion.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14083-7-proven-strategies-for-ebook-promotion.aspx</guid><description>Once your e-book is published, the next step would be to work on marketing the e-book. The thing to remember is that most of the audience for your e-books is online.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:21:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Keeping Your Email Box Organized &amp; Ready for Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13788-keeping-your-email-box-organized--ready-for-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13788-keeping-your-email-box-organized--ready-for-business.aspx</guid><description>So many of us rely upon our email software to keep our online business running smoothly. Once you master the tools provided in your email software, your online business will run smoothly also.</description><author>Tony@AdvanceMentoring.com (Tony Colon)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:44:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building Solid Foundations</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13239-building-solid-foundations.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13239-building-solid-foundations.aspx</guid><description>When it comes to erecting a building, few people would dispute the importance of establishing a strong foundation. It's no different in building a business, a family or a life.</description><author>karen@modernimage.com (Karen Scharf)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:38:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Rules For Small Business Ideas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13025-the-rules-for-small-business-ideas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13025-the-rules-for-small-business-ideas.aspx</guid><description>When it comes to small businesses, it does become difficult for them to adopt high end and other costly mechanisms in order to generate more revenue, which is the ultimate goal of any business. Therefore, in case of small business ideas, the Internet is the best way to go.</description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:32:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Small Business Ideas</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13042-great-small-business-ideas.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13042-great-small-business-ideas.aspx</guid><description>Running a business can be quite exciting, but it is not going to be a long vacation. Self-employment is more taxing during the initial stages as it is not easy to pull the ship alone and it does not come without risks.</description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:32:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Generating Small Business Ideas- Finding Your Product Or Service</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13027-generating-small-business-ideas-finding-your-product-or-service.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13027-generating-small-business-ideas-finding-your-product-or-service.aspx</guid><description>Business ideas are everywhere and some business ideas can be really unique and suitable as per the market trends and end user needs. Therefore, if you want to stand apart, then you should select something unique that can create a stir in the market; initially people may not pay easily, but remember </description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:32:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ad Agencies: Separating the Divas from the Pros</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9793-ad-agencies-separating-the-divas-from-the-pros.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9793-ad-agencies-separating-the-divas-from-the-pros.aspx</guid><description>With technology moving so quickly, design firms are truly a 'dime a dozen' and the most common question: 'where do I find a firm who will not only deliver what I need but, more importantly, where do I find someone I can trust?'</description><author>judilake@judilake.com (Judi Lynn Lake)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:55:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Coach Uncovers 5 Easy Ways to Capture Marketing-Driven Testimonials</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11588-business-coach-uncovers-5-easy-ways-to-capture-marketing-driven-testimonials.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11588-business-coach-uncovers-5-easy-ways-to-capture-marketing-driven-testimonials.aspx</guid><description>Testimonials from your satisfied customers can be used effectively to increase your business. But not every testimonial is an effective marketing testimonial. Expert business coach uncovers five easy steps to getting great marketing-driven testimonials to step up your business.</description><author>article@kendallsummerhawk.com (Kendall SummerHawk)</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Year's Resolutions for Small Business Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13962-new-year-s-resolutions-for-small-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13962-new-year-s-resolutions-for-small-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>We have all been told year-in-year about making New Year's Resolutions. Giving up smoking, loosing weight, going to the gym … all good stuff! But what about making some New Year's Resolutions for your business!</description><author>warlow@smallbusinesssuccess.biz (Rob Warlow)</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:23:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advantages of Being a Health Products Distributor</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13851-advantages-of-being-a-health-products-distributor.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13851-advantages-of-being-a-health-products-distributor.aspx</guid><description>There are many advantages of being a health products distributor. Many health products distributors have the great satisfaction to know that their products make a positive difference in people's lives.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:24:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Using Business Invoice Software Is A Great Investment</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13822-why-using-business-invoice-software-is-a-great-investment.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13822-why-using-business-invoice-software-is-a-great-investment.aspx</guid><description>Invoicing and billing is one of the most important aspect of any business irrespective of the demographic location in which it is operating. Smooth functioning of all transactions that occur in business is the critical task of the accounting department. But with most of the manually managed departme</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:02:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Survival Tactics for When Everything Goes Wrong</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12750-5-survival-tactics-for-when-everything-goes-wrong.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12750-5-survival-tactics-for-when-everything-goes-wrong.aspx</guid><description>Some days (or weeks), NOTHING seems to go right and burying your head under your pillow isn't an option. Here are 5 survival tactics for when everything goes wrong.</description><author>sandy@sandramartini.com (Sandra Martini)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:34:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking Advantage of Job Site Software Resources</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13013-taking-advantage-of-job-site-software-resources.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13013-taking-advantage-of-job-site-software-resources.aspx</guid><description>This software is created and designed with the employment industry in mind. Job Site Software caters to the needs of millions of people the world over. It is created for organizations engaged in recruiting and job seeking individuals. All employment sites around the world use this particular softwar</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefits That You Gain From Your Social Networking Website</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13011-benefits-that-you-gain-from-your-social-networking-website.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13011-benefits-that-you-gain-from-your-social-networking-website.aspx</guid><description>Social network is a social structure, with the individuals or organizations as the nodes. A social network software ties together one or more types of relationships, such as financial exchange, friends, kinship, dislike, trade, web links, sexual relations, disease transmission (epidemiology), or air</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making Money With Social Networking Sites</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13014-making-money-with-social-networking-sites.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13014-making-money-with-social-networking-sites.aspx</guid><description>In many instances, social networking software is taken for a medium to develop online friendships or relationships. While, such activities are common, social networking websites are also used to promote business. That was the original thought, based on which social networking was started.</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Use Invoicing Software Effectively</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13623-how-to-use-invoicing-software-effectively.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13623-how-to-use-invoicing-software-effectively.aspx</guid><description>Technology investment is definitely on the top priority list for most of CFOs and CEOs of top notch companies across the verticals. It is not so different with small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) as well.</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing Time Billing Software For A Hassle Free Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13650-choosing-time-billing-software-for-a-hassle-free-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13650-choosing-time-billing-software-for-a-hassle-free-business.aspx</guid><description>In today's world of fierce competition any business which is not clear about its transactions will not function smoothly and will waste many man hours, effort, energy and time in tracking its transactions clearly. This can help its competitors to over take the business very easily.</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips On Owning Your Own Job Board Site</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13010-tips-on-owning-your-own-job-board-site.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13010-tips-on-owning-your-own-job-board-site.aspx</guid><description>Job Board Software is the basic software required to implement or make a complete and feature rich recruitment website. In laymans terms it would ideally mean a board displaying everything concerning jobs and other related work.</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:26:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seven Essential Requirements of a Memorandum of Association</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12060-seven-essential-requirements-of-a-memorandum-of-association.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12060-seven-essential-requirements-of-a-memorandum-of-association.aspx</guid><description>Every company registered in the UK must have a Memorandum of Association that defines the scope, powers and objects of the limited liability company. The Memorandum of Association is vitally important as any transactions deemed to be outside the objects are not legally enforceable.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Producing a Successful Business Plan To Start A New Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12980-producing-a-successful-business-plan-to-start-a-new-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12980-producing-a-successful-business-plan-to-start-a-new-business.aspx</guid><description>Every new business start up has a business plan that varies in sophistication from a few brief thoughts, an idea or aspiration to a formal written document setting out all major elements. Preparing a business plan is essential if grants are to be applied for or money is being borrowed to fund the st</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Double Entry Bookkeeping Versus Single Entry Bookkeeping</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12474-double-entry-bookkeeping-versus-single-entry-bookkeeping.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12474-double-entry-bookkeeping-versus-single-entry-bookkeeping.aspx</guid><description>Bookkeeping is the function of recording the prime financial documents of a business usually by a bookkeeper or accounts clerk. The bookkeeping system adopted has to be based upon double entry principles for all limited companies but a single entry self employed bookkeeping system for smaller organi</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Basic Bookkeeping For Small Business Can Save Money</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13195-basic-bookkeeping-for-small-business-can-save-money.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13195-basic-bookkeeping-for-small-business-can-save-money.aspx</guid><description>Every business is required to keep a set of financial records to enable those accounts to be submitted and the tax payable calculated. Bookkeeping is the prime stage in keeping those books and at its most basic level does not require high levels of accounting knowledge and experience and accountant </description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Happens Next After A UK Limited Liability Company Formation</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12308-what-happens-next-after-a-uk-limited-liability-company-formation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12308-what-happens-next-after-a-uk-limited-liability-company-formation.aspx</guid><description>After forming a company in the UK the directors have a number of immediate responsibilities in regard to the newly registered company. Share certificates should be issued, statutory registers implemented and updated, affixing the company name and noting critical dates to avoid penalty fines and the </description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Payroll Software Can Reduce The Paye Administration Burden</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12324-how-payroll-software-can-reduce-the-paye-administration-burden.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12324-how-payroll-software-can-reduce-the-paye-administration-burden.aspx</guid><description>If you are an employer then the paye administrative burden of maintaining payroll records will be time consuming. The financial information within the paye administration is highly sensitive and must be scrupulously accurate since it may be inspected by the Inland Revenue and also carries legal resp</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vital Importance Of Small Business Accounting Software</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12318-vital-importance-of-small-business-accounting-software.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12318-vital-importance-of-small-business-accounting-software.aspx</guid><description>Many small businesses function in a completely introspective manner and while the talented entrepreneur can benefit greatly in these circumstances it can lead to failure in others. Small business accounting software is vital in many circumstances not least to broaden the management function to inclu</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pay As You Earn Wages And Salaries Tax Scheme Explained</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12811-pay-as-you-earn-wages-and-salaries-tax-scheme-explained.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12811-pay-as-you-earn-wages-and-salaries-tax-scheme-explained.aspx</guid><description>The PAYE system is a payroll administration system whereby employers deduct on a weekly or monthly basis income tax and national insurance contributions from employees wages and salaries. The PAYE administration involves the calculation of deductions, often performed by payroll software, and the tax</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Accounting Software That Fills In Your Tax Return</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11762-small-business-accounting-software-that-fills-in-your-tax-return.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11762-small-business-accounting-software-that-fills-in-your-tax-return.aspx</guid><description>Small business accounting software UK package can be s a series of templates written on excel spreadsheets, suitable for any self-employed business whether vat registered or not producing an automated monthly profit and loss account and an excel copy of the self assessment tax return form as the end</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Simple Company Accounting Software That Produces Final Accounts For Publication</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11763-simple-company-accounting-software-that-produces-final-accounts-for-publication.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11763-simple-company-accounting-software-that-produces-final-accounts-for-publication.aspx</guid><description>Accounting software for UK limited liability companies can be a series of bookkeeping templates on excel spreadsheets to produce an automated monthly profit and loss account and a set of final company accounts with balance sheet and notes ready for publication.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choices To Be Made With Small Business Payroll Software</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11768-choices-to-be-made-with-small-business-payroll-software.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11768-choices-to-be-made-with-small-business-payroll-software.aspx</guid><description>The benefits to be considered when choosing a payroll software package that rpovides the solution required to reduce administration time. make the calculations and generally do the business for you.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Essential Knowledge Base of Payroll Systems for New Employers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11780-essential-knowledge-base-of-payroll-systems-for-new-employers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11780-essential-knowledge-base-of-payroll-systems-for-new-employers.aspx</guid><description>Every employer operating a paye scheme must have an understanding of the HMCE payroll essentials. Payroll essentials that payroll software packages satisfy include both the knowledge to correctly calculate income tax and national insurance plus legal obligations to each employee.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial Control Under A Self Employed Single Entry Bookkeeping System</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12644-financial-control-under-a-self-employed-single-entry-bookkeeping-system.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12644-financial-control-under-a-self-employed-single-entry-bookkeeping-system.aspx</guid><description>Single entry bookkeeping is an accounting practise that can be employed by small business and in particular self employed business where a balance sheet is not required for financial control or tax purposes. A self employed bookkeeping system is basically the production of an income and expenditure </description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Self Employed Tax Questions That Save Money</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12648-top-self-employed-tax-questions-that-save-money.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12648-top-self-employed-tax-questions-that-save-money.aspx</guid><description>Avoid extra taxes, interest and penalties with these top tax questions which can save you money.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Practical Self Employed Tax Tips to Save you Money</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11986-practical-self-employed-tax-tips-to-save-you-money.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11986-practical-self-employed-tax-tips-to-save-you-money.aspx</guid><description>UK Self employment carries the responsibility to sort out your own tax affairs, the first tip is to maintain good records of business income and expenses to minimise tax liability. With tax rates of up to 40%, tax is an essential area to achieve a degree of competence. Small Business Accounting Soft</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Pay Less Tax By Claiming Mileage Allowance Expenses</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11989-how-to-pay-less-tax-by-claiming-mileage-allowance-expenses.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11989-how-to-pay-less-tax-by-claiming-mileage-allowance-expenses.aspx</guid><description>Mileage allowances are approved rates at which anyone in the UK using a private vehicle for business journeys can claim tax free expenses for that journey. Small businesses can legally increase the tax allowance claimed by keeping better records of business journeys in the small business accounts.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Bookkeepers And Accountants Use Double Entry Bookkeeping</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12542-why-bookkeepers-and-accountants-use-double-entry-bookkeeping.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12542-why-bookkeepers-and-accountants-use-double-entry-bookkeeping.aspx</guid><description>Double entry bookkeeping is the technique employed by accounting software to accurately record financial transactions stretching back hundreds of years  Double entry bookkeeping means every financial transaction has an equal and opposite effect which is checked using a trial balance prior to produci</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Simple Way to Limited Liability Company Formation</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13249-simple-way-to-limited-liability-company-formation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13249-simple-way-to-limited-liability-company-formation.aspx</guid><description>Registration of a limited liability company in the UK is not a complex business. Four documents are required to create a limited liability company. Documents which are available quite cheaply including the main company registration forms which are free.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Keep Accurate Corporation Tax Records</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11806-how-to-keep-accurate-corporation-tax-records.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11806-how-to-keep-accurate-corporation-tax-records.aspx</guid><description>Corporation Tax is a tax on company taxable income or profits. A company being any limited company whether by shares or guarantee, members clubs and associations, trade and housing associations and co-operative groups. A company tax return consists of the completed Corporation Tax Return form CT600 </description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save Money With Vat Schemes and the Vat Threshold Knowledge Base</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11849-save-money-with-vat-schemes-and-the-vat-threshold-knowledge-base.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11849-save-money-with-vat-schemes-and-the-vat-threshold-knowledge-base.aspx</guid><description>Value added tax is a tax payable by any taxable person or business on sales income unless exempted or zero rated when the annual level of sales reaches the vat threshold limit, raised to 64,000 pounds p.a. from 1st April 2007. Register for vat when the vat threshold is reached to enable vat input ta</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deciding Between Bookkeeping Software And Bookkeeping Services</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12752-deciding-between-bookkeeping-software-and-bookkeeping-services.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12752-deciding-between-bookkeeping-software-and-bookkeeping-services.aspx</guid><description>All small businesses have to choose between keeping manual records of financial transactions and the benefits, advantages and disadvantages of utilising bookkeeping software and or employing bookkeeping services for this purpose. The correct choice will vary from business to business but a choice sh</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bookkeeping Software Spreadsheets Are Essential Small Business Accounting Tools</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12753-bookkeeping-software-spreadsheets-are-essential-small-business-accounting-tools.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12753-bookkeeping-software-spreadsheets-are-essential-small-business-accounting-tools.aspx</guid><description>Accurate financial records must be kept by every business and bookkeeping software spreadsheets can satisfy this requirement. Further by adopting a simple accounting system the small business can use the bookkeeping spreadsheets to both manage financial control over the business and complete the ess</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Produce Taxi Driver Accounts Plus Tax Returns In Less Than 2 Hours</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12049-how-to-produce-taxi-driver-accounts-plus-tax-returns-in-less-than-2-hours.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12049-how-to-produce-taxi-driver-accounts-plus-tax-returns-in-less-than-2-hours.aspx</guid><description>DIY Accounting produce a taxi driver accounts package for taxi drivers in the UK  which consists of a series of templates written on excel spreadsheets, suitable for both taxi and courier / van drivers who wish to produce their own accounts with the benefit of generating  an excel copy of the self a</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taxi Drivers Pay Higher Taxes Missing Out On Capital Tax Allowances</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12217-taxi-drivers-pay-higher-taxes-missing-out-on-capital-tax-allowances.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12217-taxi-drivers-pay-higher-taxes-missing-out-on-capital-tax-allowances.aspx</guid><description>Taxi drivers who employ a taxi accountant to prepare their taxi accounts may or may not be at risk of under claiming capital tax allowances. Many drivers who prepare their own taxi driver accounts may not have the expert capital tax allowance knowledge to minimise their tax liability.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Registering Self Employment And The Self Assessment Tax Return Form</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12425-registering-self-employment-and-the-self-assessment-tax-return-form.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12425-registering-self-employment-and-the-self-assessment-tax-return-form.aspx</guid><description>If you start a business and become self employed in the UK you are required to register the self employment within three months of starting up the new business. Having registered as self employed you will then be required to complete the inland revenue self assessment tax return form each year.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Explaining Income And Expenditure Sections Of The Self Assessment Tax Return</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12429-explaining-income-and-expenditure-sections-of-the-self-assessment-tax-return.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12429-explaining-income-and-expenditure-sections-of-the-self-assessment-tax-return.aspx</guid><description>Every self employed businessman in the UK is required to complete a self assessment tax return form and requires accurate accounting records to support the tax return. These notes explain how those accounting records should be entered in the income and expenditure section of the self assessment tax </description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Capital Tax Allowances And The Self Assessment Tax Return Form</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12426-capital-tax-allowances-and-the-self-assessment-tax-return-form.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12426-capital-tax-allowances-and-the-self-assessment-tax-return-form.aspx</guid><description>To accurately complete the self assessment tax return requires the self employed businessman to understand the tax system as applied to capital allowances that can be claimed against fixed assets. A potential difficult area for the non accountant these notes explain what capital allowances are and b</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Personal Qualities Required To Be An Entrepreneur And Start Your Own Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12976-personal-qualities-required-to-be-an-entrepreneur-and-start-your-own-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12976-personal-qualities-required-to-be-an-entrepreneur-and-start-your-own-business.aspx</guid><description>The success of every small business and especially a new start up business is dependent upon the personal qualities and abilities of the small business owner. Some skills and abilities are more important than others to an entrepreneur but rarely are all qualities are required and invariably some are</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Payroll Software That Does The Administration Work</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11680-payroll-software-that-does-the-administration-work.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11680-payroll-software-that-does-the-administration-work.aspx</guid><description>DIY Accounting Payroll Software is unusually written on a series of excel spreadsheet templates, 
Three versions of the small business payroll system are available dependent upon the number of employees, being a payroll solution for up to 5 employees, up to 10 employees and up to 20 employees</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Accounting Software To Make Your Business More Profitable</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13137-using-accounting-software-to-make-your-business-more-profitable.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13137-using-accounting-software-to-make-your-business-more-profitable.aspx</guid><description>Big business uses the financial function and accounting software to analyse and improve financial performance through financial control and the exploitation of opportunities. Small business has a serious problem of viewing accounting software as an administrative headache for annual tax purposes mis</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stave Off Business Problems Before They Become Critical With Accounting Software</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13140-stave-off-business-problems-before-they-become-critical-with-accounting-software.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13140-stave-off-business-problems-before-they-become-critical-with-accounting-software.aspx</guid><description>Running a business and ignoring or having inadequate accounting software is like building a house on top of a bonfire and not bothering to fit a fire alarm. Many small businesses run into difficulties sooner or later, it is a fact of business life. Timing and how those crises are dealt with are crit</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Self-employed Accounting Software Fills In Self Assessment Tax Return</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11900-self-employed-accounting-software-fills-in-self-assessment-tax-return.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11900-self-employed-accounting-software-fills-in-self-assessment-tax-return.aspx</guid><description>Accounting Software for the self employed businessman in the UK does not have to be complex. The most important requirement being a simple package that automatically produces the Self Assessment tax return.</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What To Include In The Financial Section Of A Successful Business Plan</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13057-what-to-include-in-the-financial-section-of-a-successful-business-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13057-what-to-include-in-the-financial-section-of-a-successful-business-plan.aspx</guid><description>Guessing is not an option. Preparing the financial section of a business plan is more than scribbling some pleasing numbers on a sheet of paper. The end result of every business plan is not how great the business start up will be or the tremendous skills to be employed in the business but the bottom</description><author>terrycartwright@hotmail.com (Terry Cartwright)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:09:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Determination, The Secret Of Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13683-determination-the-secret-of-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13683-determination-the-secret-of-success.aspx</guid><description>A look at entrepreneurs who have succeeded in starting businesses.</description><author>parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Women Look For With Angel Investors</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13656-what-women-look-for-with-angel-investors.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13656-what-women-look-for-with-angel-investors.aspx</guid><description>Women should know about angel investors for there small business.</description><author>resources@courtneytuttle.com (Court Tuttle)</author><pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:41:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Business on a Budget</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13633-a-business-on-a-budget.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13633-a-business-on-a-budget.aspx</guid><description>Starting a small home business on a budget is extremely possible. You will be amazed at how quickly you can expand your budget and use your profits to grow your new home business.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nouveau Marketing: Community Based Marketing to the Power of X</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12069-nouveau-marketing-community-based-marketing-to-the-power-of-x.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12069-nouveau-marketing-community-based-marketing-to-the-power-of-x.aspx</guid><description>This article discusses new thoughts on community based marketing and the challenges introduced by the internet for classic marketers. Included is a list of must-haves for any online business.</description><author>brettnordin@gmail.com (Brett Nordin)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:36:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Unique Selling Proposition - USP</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12545-the-unique-selling-proposition--usp.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12545-the-unique-selling-proposition--usp.aspx</guid><description>Well, in this article, I'd like to get you familiar with the concept of a USP. 

What's that, you ask? Well, a USP is a Unique Selling Proposition. You may have heard it expressed before as a unique buying advantage, unique value proposition or any other number of ways</description><author>editor@marketingthinkbox.com (Al Mendoza)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Have a Master Plan?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12788-do-you-have-a-master-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12788-do-you-have-a-master-plan.aspx</guid><description>Some people like to live by the "seat of their pants," and no one would argue that a little spontaneity is great to have in your life. But you do need to plan something at some point, or your life will simply be one reaction after another.</description><author>editor@marketingthinkbox.com (Al Mendoza)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Tips for Using the Telephone</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13565-10-tips-for-using-the-telephone.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13565-10-tips-for-using-the-telephone.aspx</guid><description>As a former telephone system sales person I have listened to many people as they make and receive telephone calls.  Some people are really good at it and others need improvement.  Here are 10 tips to make your telephone calls more productive and less annoying to the called party and others.
</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:16:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Power of Fans</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13562-the-power-of-fans.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13562-the-power-of-fans.aspx</guid><description>Support is something we all need in our lives and our careers.  How do you insure that you get that support?  Whether you are looking for a job, hoping to be promoted in your company or are building your own business or law practice, you will need the support of others to insure your success.  
</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:04:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Select A Search Engine Optimization Company</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13496-how-to-select-a-search-engine-optimization-company.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13496-how-to-select-a-search-engine-optimization-company.aspx</guid><description>Here are some things you need to know about evaluating a company for your search engine optimization needs before you engage its services blindly.</description><author>tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:49:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 7 Mistakes That Small Business Owners Make and How to Overcome Them!</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13481-top-7-mistakes-that-small-business-owners-make-and-how-to-overcome-them.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13481-top-7-mistakes-that-small-business-owners-make-and-how-to-overcome-them.aspx</guid><description>Yes, small businesses can succeed! The success of your business depends not on its size but in the quality of its execution and implementation. Here are some common mistakes business owners make and how you can avoid them.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:51:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Woman Small Business Owner: Is Hiring a Virtual Assistant Right for You?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11717-woman-small-business-owner-is-hiring-a-virtual-assistant-right-for-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11717-woman-small-business-owner-is-hiring-a-virtual-assistant-right-for-you.aspx</guid><description>Women entrepreneurs are always looking for time-saving strategies for their businesses.  Woman-owned businesses sometimes lack the capital to invest in time-saving support personnel. Or do they? Here are three ways that hiring a virtual assistant can be an investment rather than a cost.</description><author>article@kendallsummerhawk.com (Kendall SummerHawk)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Basics of Marketing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13452-7-basics-of-marketing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13452-7-basics-of-marketing.aspx</guid><description>Your business can outdo competition if you know the core basics of marketing. If you want your website to earn as much revenues as you expect and always continue doing so, consider refining your internet marketing strategy.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:56:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing A Business Account</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13430-choosing-a-business-account.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13430-choosing-a-business-account.aspx</guid><description>Advice on banks and banking for businesses in their infancy.</description><author>parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:57:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Create A Business Profitability Goal</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13410-how-to-create-a-business-profitability-goal.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13410-how-to-create-a-business-profitability-goal.aspx</guid><description>After years of sales meetings, one small statement made me realize that business profitability goal setting is as natural as breathing. The beauty of having goals is the uniqueness of each one to the person setting the goal. They are very specific to them and their circumstances in the area of busin</description><author>publisher@theempoweredsoul.com (Saleem Rana)</author><pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:51:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selecting A Company to be a Distributor</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13368-selecting-a-company-to-be-a-distributor.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13368-selecting-a-company-to-be-a-distributor.aspx</guid><description>Becoming a distributor is a great way to make a side income or passive income while you work a full time job. Some people enjoy being a distributor so much that they end up doing it as their full time work and main source of income.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:44:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making Money is Not Everything in Business....Right?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9674-making-money-is-not-everything-in-business--right.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9674-making-money-is-not-everything-in-business--right.aspx</guid><description>For most people there is only two reasons to be in business. They either love what they do and they want to make money doing it. If someone claims they aren't in business for the money they are either independently wealthy or not being honest with you....</description><author>articles@startaffiliatemarketing.com (Michael Laleye)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manage Your Business with Business Credit Cards</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9571-manage-your-business-with-business-credit-cards.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9571-manage-your-business-with-business-credit-cards.aspx</guid><description>Business credit cards can play an important role in the success of many business organizations. Business credit cards can keep your business running smoothly and can help to protect your professional reputation.</description><author>maupin.julia@gmail.com (Julia Maupin)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:25:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tap Into Your Local Government Advisory Service</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11847-tap-into-your-local-government-advisory-service.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11847-tap-into-your-local-government-advisory-service.aspx</guid><description>There are governmental agencies that want to help you. Make sure you avail of that help.</description><author>kits_ajeet@hotmail.com (Ajeet Khurana)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:12:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Imagination: The Real Key To Success In Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13262-imagination-the-real-key-to-success-in-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13262-imagination-the-real-key-to-success-in-business.aspx</guid><description>When most people have an image of a business person in their minds the business person representation most often resembles some blank faced accountant generalization, or some sweet faced extroverted sales person, typically this image is of an all work no play serious type.</description><author>kevin@ksinclair.com (Kevin Sinclair)</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:46:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Impressions Do Count</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12518-first-impressions-do-count.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12518-first-impressions-do-count.aspx</guid><description>How a properly attired workforce can impact on the success of a business.</description><author>parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:20:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business And Banking: A Partnership Forged In Success</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12773-business-and-banking-a-partnership-forged-in-success.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12773-business-and-banking-a-partnership-forged-in-success.aspx</guid><description>How banking and business have developed together; from past to present.</description><author>parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:20:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Network</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13231-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-network.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13231-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-network.aspx</guid><description>Effective networking is one of the best ways to gain good market exposure. The good news is that you can do this at low cost! Whether it is the list of friends and acquaintances you have or meeting someone new, it always helps to have more contacts. Here are some low cost ways to improve your networ</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:33:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Market Your Company</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13205-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-market-your-company.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13205-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-market-your-company.aspx</guid><description>There's good news if you're a business owner. You don't have to spend all your money on marketing! There are low cost ways which you can use to your advantage. The key in finding out what they are! Read on to find out how you can do this.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:29:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Market Your Company</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13173-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-market-your-company.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13173-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-market-your-company.aspx</guid><description>There's good news if you're a business owner. You don't have to spend all your money on marketing! There are low cost ways which you can use to your advantage. The key in finding out what they are! Read on to find out how you can do this.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:09:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Generate Offline Lead Generation</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13094-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-generate-offline-lead-generation.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13094-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-generate-offline-lead-generation.aspx</guid><description>Did you know that offline lead generation doesn't need to be expensive? You can now propel your sales curve to greater heights. Try these new approaches. They come to you at low costs! You can easily acquire quality leads with little or no effort. Besides, it doesn't eat into your profits.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:58:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Marketing Strategies</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13095-7-low-cost-no-cost-marketing-strategies.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13095-7-low-cost-no-cost-marketing-strategies.aspx</guid><description>There are marketing strategies that you can use without burning a hole in your wallet. Yes, these are economical and affordable! Whether you have a small budget or no budget, these methods actually work! Why don't you try some of these tactics yourself?</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:58:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Create Good Content</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13092-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-create-good-content.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13092-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-create-good-content.aspx</guid><description>If you wish to divert loads of traffic to your site but don't want to spend too much on it, then try these low cost methods to generate top quality content. Why spend your hard earned dollar on something you can get at a low cost!</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:54:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Low Cost No Cost Ways to Market Good Content</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13096-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-market-good-content.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13096-7-low-cost-no-cost-ways-to-market-good-content.aspx</guid><description>You have written a compelling e-book or maybe you have written a high quality article which will be useful for everybody. Now how do you propagate this article or e-book? It's important to get in out there in the market for all to see. Here are some tips to get started.</description><author>team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:53:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Trends - Moving Home Again</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11320-small-business-trends--moving-home-again.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11320-small-business-trends--moving-home-again.aspx</guid><description>With many small businesses opening up each and every year there are always people who are out looking around for ways and methods that they can have their own business and work from home.</description><author>barringersteve2@yahoo.com (Josh Stone)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:16:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn How To Price Your Products &amp; Services</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11459-learn-how-to-price-your-products--services.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11459-learn-how-to-price-your-products--services.aspx</guid><description>Some businesses don't have to worry about pricing because there is a market price for their goods or services that can't be modified, such as the price of developing a role of 35-mm color film at a Photo franchise shop, for example. But most businesses have to decide how to price their goods or serv</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Successful Internet Home Based Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11450-starting-your-own-successful-internet-home-based-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11450-starting-your-own-successful-internet-home-based-business.aspx</guid><description>Believe it or not It's not that difficult to "start a business".
It is however another story altogether to build, maintain and 
improve a successful one!</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiring Employees: Checking References To Insure Quality People</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11458-hiring-employees-checking-references-to-insure-quality-people.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11458-hiring-employees-checking-references-to-insure-quality-people.aspx</guid><description>After preliminary interviews, you should be able to narrow the field to three or four top candidates. And that is the time to do a little detective work to insure you have the right (and honest) employees coming in.</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is Your Ideal Customer?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12874-who-is-your-ideal-customer.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12874-who-is-your-ideal-customer.aspx</guid><description>You have just spent at least an hour with an obviously well-to-do customer. You answer all the questions, point out the best deals, and practically do everything but kiss her feet. In the end, she...</description><author>articles@dti.eu.com (Paul Sutherland)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet Marketing Strategies- What You Need To Know</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12897-internet-marketing-strategies-what-you-need-to-know.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12897-internet-marketing-strategies-what-you-need-to-know.aspx</guid><description>Thousands of people have internet businesses yet few understand the internet marketing strategies that can make them successful.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:24:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Closing the Sale with Mailers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12892-closing-the-sale-with-mailers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12892-closing-the-sale-with-mailers.aspx</guid><description>One of the hardest parts of doing business is actually closing the sale. It is rare for people to buy on impulse, and this means you will have to work with prospective customers to close the sale.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:16:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Accept Credit Cards for Business: Fast Processing for the Fast-Paced Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9188-how-to-accept-credit-cards-for-business-fast-processing-for-the-fast-paced-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9188-how-to-accept-credit-cards-for-business-fast-processing-for-the-fast-paced-business.aspx</guid><description>There are many situations where you will be faced with the need to take credit card payments or find an instant online business 0 apr credit card.</description><author>del@forrent.me.uk (derek smiley)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Run a Small Business from Home</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11556-how-to-run-a-small-business-from-home.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11556-how-to-run-a-small-business-from-home.aspx</guid><description>Running a small business from home can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. However, it does have its share of problems, compared to your 9-5 jobs. You will need to make some adjustments and exercise a good deal of discipline to achieve success.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Your Online Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11558-marketing-your-online-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11558-marketing-your-online-business.aspx</guid><description>One of the biggest challenges that face new and established business owners is marketing their enterprise. Surprisingly enough, this is something that many new entrepreneurs do not take into consideration before they start their business.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Ways to Promote Your Website Promotions</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11559-3-ways-to-promote-your-website-promotions.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11559-3-ways-to-promote-your-website-promotions.aspx</guid><description>Website promotions are some of the easiest and cost effective ways to promote your business. There are many ways to do this and bring quality traffic to your site.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Promote with Articles</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11737-how-to-promote-with-articles.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11737-how-to-promote-with-articles.aspx</guid><description>Articles are some of the easiest ways to market and certainly some of the most cost effective. They can be used for several promotions and will draw many highly targeted visitors to your website. These visitors will be warm and ready to buy potential customers.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Easy Ways to Market Your Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11555-5-easy-ways-to-market-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11555-5-easy-ways-to-market-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Marketing your business is the key to success, but many new entrepreneurs have no idea how to begin. They start on their business, develop their concept, and even build a website. Then comes the crunch, how to market their brand new business.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting the Most from Passive Income</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11798-getting-the-most-from-passive-income.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11798-getting-the-most-from-passive-income.aspx</guid><description>Having a passive income is an excellent way to earn additional money for bills, holidays, or just for the fun events of life. Many people are turning to a passive income as an additional income source to help support their families.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Passive Income from Wellness Membership Websites</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11800-passive-income-from-wellness-membership-websites.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11800-passive-income-from-wellness-membership-websites.aspx</guid><description>Now is the time to get in on the boom of the wellness industry. People are craving information and a place to socialize with others on the internet. Creating a wellness membership website is an excellent opportunity to earn a steady stream of passive income.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Fund Business Startups</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10333-how-to-fund-business-startups.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10333-how-to-fund-business-startups.aspx</guid><description>It is very exciting to have a new business or join a partner in a new business. There is a lot of planning that goes into business startups including the funding. After all, it is very difficult to have a business without some type of funding.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Affiliate Programs for Residual Income</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12194-affiliate-programs-for-residual-income.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12194-affiliate-programs-for-residual-income.aspx</guid><description>Many people enjoy being a part of an affiliate program to earn residual income. As part of an affiliate program, you distribute products for a major company. The referrals that you send to the company and the items that you distribute earn you residual income.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Select an Affiliate Program that is Right for You</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12195-how-to-select-an-affiliate-program-that-is-right-for-you.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12195-how-to-select-an-affiliate-program-that-is-right-for-you.aspx</guid><description>A terrific way to earn residual income is through a quality affiliate program. The purpose of the majority of affiliate programs is to distribute products for a main company and earn a residual income from these sales.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Become a Fitness Distributor?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10374-why-become-a-fitness-distributor.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10374-why-become-a-fitness-distributor.aspx</guid><description>There are several advantages to becoming a fitness distributor that many people do not think about when they are selecting a career. There are many areas of the fitness industry that can offer rewarding opportunities and becoming a distributor is one of them.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earn Passive Income with Glyconutritionals</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10375-earn-passive-income-with-glyconutritionals.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10375-earn-passive-income-with-glyconutritionals.aspx</guid><description>Glyconutritionals are a fairly new area of the wellness industry. They are increasing in popularity and more research is being conducted to find out how glyconutritionals can benefit the body.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting a Business in the Wellness Industry</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10166-starting-a-business-in-the-wellness-industry.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10166-starting-a-business-in-the-wellness-industry.aspx</guid><description>Starting a business is not impossible once you have learned more about the wellness industry. Your first choice is deciding what area of the wellness industry that you want to focus on. You need to determine your niche for the market. It would be impossible to cover every single aspect of the indust</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Passive Income from Wellness eBooks</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12019-passive-income-from-wellness-ebooks.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12019-passive-income-from-wellness-ebooks.aspx</guid><description>People crave and thirst for information and information in the wellness industry is no exception. If you enjoy writing with just a few hours a day, you can create short and informational eBooks in the wellness niche.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Position Yourself</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9154-position-yourself.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9154-position-yourself.aspx</guid><description>Successful marketing in any endeavor entails knowing when to zig and when to zag. Photographers find themselves betwixt and between in the transition to the "digital age." Here are some pointers.</description><author>brinna@photosource.com (Rohn Engh)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:56:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get The Skinny On Good Article Writing</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10211-get-the-skinny-on-good-article-writing.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10211-get-the-skinny-on-good-article-writing.aspx</guid><description>Not a writer? No worries. This articles offers a good checklist of things to do...and avoid...when crafting articles to promote your site.</description><author>tiva.kelly@gmail.com (Tiva Kelly)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:25:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Makes a Good Article? And Who Says?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10214-what-makes-a-good-article-and-who-says.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10214-what-makes-a-good-article-and-who-says.aspx</guid><description>Knowing what publishers really want makes all the different in article marketing. Learn how to give them what they crave.</description><author>tiva.kelly@gmail.com (Tiva Kelly)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:25:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liability Insurance for Part Time Business Owners</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10471-liability-insurance-for-part-time-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10471-liability-insurance-for-part-time-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>You need to protect yourself - even if you're not working as a full time entrepreneur.</description><author>resources@courtneytuttle.com (Court Tuttle)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Start a Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12258-how-to-start-a-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12258-how-to-start-a-small-business.aspx</guid><description>Starting a small business involves many types of decisions, steps and processes. The beginning is a big matter for the entrepreneur.</description><author>zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:44:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Tips - Performance Based Payment Schemes and 1 Customer = Unlimited Potential Customers</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11975-business-tips--performance-based-payment-schemes-and-1-customer--unlimited-potential-customers.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11975-business-tips--performance-based-payment-schemes-and-1-customer--unlimited-potential-customers.aspx</guid><description>Another misconception about business operating practices is the stigma associated with performance based payment schemes.  There are two schools of thought in the retail sector about performance based schemes.</description><author>barringersteve2@yahoo.com (Josh Stone)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:03:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Credit Cards</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10749-small-business-credit-cards.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10749-small-business-credit-cards.aspx</guid><description>Often small business owners mistakenly believe they would not be approved for business credit cards.  What you may not know is that the majority of credit cards are awarded to small business owners.</description><author>media@creditcardflyers.com (Leo Chu)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:27:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Credit Cards Help Businesses Manage Finances</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10602-business-credit-cards-help-businesses-manage-finances.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10602-business-credit-cards-help-businesses-manage-finances.aspx</guid><description>Business owners are faced with more than just the direct challenges that are a result of operating their businesses.   Not only do business owners have to perform the duties of their specific business; but they also have the responsibility of managing any staff, and keeping track of finances.</description><author>media@creditcardflyers.com (Leo Chu)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:24:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No-Brainer Business Building</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8638-no-brainer-business-building.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8638-no-brainer-business-building.aspx</guid><description>He had a concerned look on his face. As with most business owners, he wants to expand his client base and increase his market share. He wants a healthy business model in place that attracts and keeps new patients with little effort.</description><author>adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:33:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Incorporate a Small Business</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9426-incorporate-a-small-business.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9426-incorporate-a-small-business.aspx</guid><description>By Incorporating your business more expenses can be written off.  This article points out the pro's and con's of business incorporation in different US states.</description><author>dblsundog@up.net (C R Ellsworth)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:05:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Contact Manager -- How to Get the 3 Powerful Capabilities of a Grown-Up Contact Manager - Part 2</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8916-contact-manager--how-to-get-the-3-powerful-capabilities-of-a-grown-up-contact-manager--part-2.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8916-contact-manager--how-to-get-the-3-powerful-capabilities-of-a-grown-up-contact-manager--part-2.aspx</guid><description>Contact Managers are critical tools for business success especially for the small and medium sized organizations. One of the rarely discussed features of a well developed  Contact Manager is its critical ability to grow with your business. That is called scalability. Let me tell you more...</description><author>Sami.Fab@Autopilot-Business.com (Sami Fab)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:14:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Distractions a Problem? Successful Entrepreneur Shares Ten Easy Solutions</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11850-distractions-a-problem-successful-entrepreneur-shares-ten-easy-solutions.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11850-distractions-a-problem-successful-entrepreneur-shares-ten-easy-solutions.aspx</guid><description>As a business coach, I'm often asked how I get so much done in a day. Avoiding distractions is the secret to my success, and I'm ready to share ten easy-to-implement practices that can change your business. Here are ten ways to focus on achieving your high-payoff goals.</description><author>article@kendallsummerhawk.com (Kendall SummerHawk)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:13:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating Effective Referral Relationships</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11793-creating-effective-referral-relationships.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11793-creating-effective-referral-relationships.aspx</guid><description>Relationships of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things, that require extra effort to maintain. However, a referral relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be long lasting despite many trials.</description><author>daryll@strategic-impact.com (Daryl Logullo)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:57:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Up A Business Plan</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11711-starting-up-a-business-plan.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11711-starting-up-a-business-plan.aspx</guid><description>Though the benefits of starting your own business and getting out from under the soul crushing world of the workaday world sounds like the perfect thing for your life, it might be time to take a close look at yourself and make sure you have the tools and the resources necessary to make this change.</description><author>edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:17:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Tips - The Franchise of Franchises and Don't Cut Cost Increase Value</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10455-business-tips--the-franchise-of-franchises-and-don-t-cut-cost-increase-value.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10455-business-tips--the-franchise-of-franchises-and-don-t-cut-cost-increase-value.aspx</guid><description>Look around the local shopping centre, and it is almost impossible not to spot all the franchises that are popping up everywhere.</description><author>barringersteve2@yahoo.com (Josh Stone)</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:43:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Contact Manager -- How to Get the 3 Powerful Capabilities of a Grown-Up Contact Manager - Part 1</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8904-contact-manager--how-to-get-the-3-powerful-capabilities-of-a-grown-up-contact-manager--part-1.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8904-contact-manager--how-to-get-the-3-powerful-capabilities-of-a-grown-up-contact-manager--part-1.aspx</guid><description>Contact Managers are critical tools for business success especially for the small and medium sized organizations. Everyone's knows it and there are plenty of options. Too many in fact. So what is it that best Contact Managers have, that others don't have? Let me show you ...</description><author>Sami.Fab@Autopilot-Business.com (Sami Fab)</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:56:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should Your Retail Business Be a Storefront, Online Store, or Both?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8911-should-your-retail-business-be-a-storefront-online-store-or-both.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8911-should-your-retail-business-be-a-storefront-online-store-or-both.aspx</guid><description>There are many important factors involved in deciding whether your retail business should be a storefront or online business. Researching these factors can increase the success of your store.</description><author>fletch000@gmail.com (Don Fletchinger)</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:53:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Simple Strategies for Avoiding Client Non-Payment</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11434-3-simple-strategies-for-avoiding-client-non-payment.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11434-3-simple-strategies-for-avoiding-client-non-payment.aspx</guid><description>You've done the marketing, you've filled your funnel and the phone starts ringing - you've got a new client! Now what? Whether you are a consultant, coach, virtual assistant or other type of service provider, it's important to insure you start off your client relationship properly.</description><author>sandy@sandramartini.com (Sandra Martini)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:44:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Options For A Small Home Based Business Opportunity</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11019-options-for-a-small-home-based-business-opportunity.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11019-options-for-a-small-home-based-business-opportunity.aspx</guid><description>One will find that the traditional ideas of employment have long gone by the wayside these days.  Gone are the days where one had to leave their home to make a living.  Today, many individuals are choosing to work in the comfort of their own home and operate a small business out of their home office</description><author>edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Your Lack of Focus Hurting Your Small Business Practice?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9608-is-your-lack-of-focus-hurting-your-small-business-practice.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9608-is-your-lack-of-focus-hurting-your-small-business-practice.aspx</guid><description>Focus! How many times have we been told this in our life? Sometimes it is our own minds reminding ourselves of this “Focus on this deal, turn off the cell phone”</description><author>stuart@stuartcrawford.com (Stuart  Crawford)</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:23:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What are Factory Closeouts?</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9413-what-are-factory-closeouts.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9413-what-are-factory-closeouts.aspx</guid><description>Factory closeouts occur when a business needs to unload merchandise to make room for new merchandise. This will usually happen after a holiday or after a season.</description><author>dustin@justarticles.com (Dustin Cannon)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:47:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Give your Small Business a Professional Makeover</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8665-how-to-give-your-small-business-a-professional-makeover.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8665-how-to-give-your-small-business-a-professional-makeover.aspx</guid><description>While the vast majority of businesses in the UK are small businesses, it is the larger businesses that attract most of the customers and make most of the strategic partnerships. The reason that many small businesses don't attract the customers and partners they hope for is because their presentation</description><author>articles@microsofttraining.net (Rich Talbot)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:32:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Trends - Office in a Box and Cutting Cost (and Cutting Value)</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9023-business-trends--office-in-a-box-and-cutting-cost-and-cutting-value.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9023-business-trends--office-in-a-box-and-cutting-cost-and-cutting-value.aspx</guid><description>The rapid uptake and saturation of technology in the 21st century has seen the growth of more small business owners.  One of the major contributing reasons for this has been the globalization of business from the influence of the Internet.</description><author>barringersteve2@yahoo.com (Josh Stone)</author><pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:47:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resell Rights For Digital Infoproducts - 5 Powerful Tips To Help You Succeed</title><link>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9498-resell-rights-for-digital-infoproducts--5-powerful-tips-to-help-you-succeed.aspx</link><guid>http://small-business-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9498-resell-rights-for-digital-infoproducts--5-powerful-tips-to-help-you-succeed.aspx</guid><description>Do you know what you need to do with resell rights for digital infoproducts? There are some tips that you can use to help you make money with these types of products. You want to make sure that you know what to do and what not to do. Learning this will help you be more successful with these products</description><author>articles@resellrightsprofessional.com (Almin Cehajic)</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:22:12 GMT