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Is Telecommuting Dead? Research Finds it Alive and Well and a Boost to Productivity

Published on March 19, 2013

First Yahoo. Then Best Buy. Two major companies announced their decision to abolish their work-at-home policies. Is this a growing trend marking the end of telecommuting?
No. Survey results from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. found 80 percent of human resource executives responding currently offer some sort of telecommuting option and 97 percent said there are no plans to eliminate that benefit.

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ABC News “Money Matters”. Susan Solovic Discusses Mobile Businesses

Published on March 1, 2013

Taking a cue from restauranteurs, many entrepreneurs are looking for ways to put their business dreams on wheels. Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert, shares insight on this new small business trend on ABC News “Money Matters.”

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Mixing Love and Small Business Could Be a Recipe for Disaster

Published on February 14, 2013

Making the decision to become your own boss, is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a career decision. Starting and growing a business requires a major commitment of time and resources in order to succeed. Because the business consumes so much of your life, it’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to involve a spouse, [...]

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Cash Flow Management: Critical For Small Business Success

Published on February 11, 2013

Running a business places many demands on you. It’s often tough to decide what your top priorities should be. But one thing should always rank at the top of your list and that’s your cash flow. Are you managing your business in these difficult times based on your company’s cash flow?

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Cyber-loafing. Good or Bad for Small Business?

Published on February 10, 2013

New research from Kansas State University finds the average worker spends 60 to 80 percent of his or her time on the Internet engaged in activities unrelated to the job. It’s known as cyber-loafing or cyber-slacking and many business owners believe it’s affecting their bottom line due to lost productivity.

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Think Like a Superbowl Champion: Expect Success.

Published on February 9, 2013

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford
The above quote is one of my favorites because it’s really true. Your internal beliefs are reflected in your external results. So if you tell yourself you can do something, then you’ll work to find a way to make it happen.

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Want to Know What Your Customers are Thinking? Ask Them.

Published on February 9, 2013

Wouldn’t it be nice to know why your customers choose you over a competitor? Yes I realize you probably think you already know the answer. They choose you because you’re the best. After all, business owners must be confident about their product or service so we often lull ourselves into a content state of complacency.

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You May Be the Greatest Risk to Your Cyber Security

Published on February 8, 2013

Computer hackers are grabbing news headlines these days. The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, MIT, even Twitter have all fallen victim to cyber-attacks. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyber-criminals because in most cases they don’t have the technological sophistication to ensure their security.

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Stop Surviving and Start Thriving: Focus on Your Small Business Success

Published on February 7, 2013

How is the economy affecting your small business? Many small businesses blame the economy for their inability to grow, and their outlook remains tepid at best. The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index for January was just 0.5 points above November’s historical low.

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Employers Beware of Cyber-Bullies in the Workplace

Published on February 3, 2013

The increased use of social media platforms may be affecting your company’s morale. A recent study from AVG Technologies finds the mis-use of social media infiltrating the workplace with negative effects. Over half of those employees surveyed believe their company is responsible for online behavior of co-workers, but 25 percent say they aren’t protected from cyber-bullying within existing company policies.

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Is Telecommuting Dead? Research Finds it Alive and Well and a Boost to Productivity

ABC News “Money Matters”. Susan Solovic Discusses Mobile Businesses

Mixing Love and Small Business Could Be a Recipe for Disaster

Cash Flow Management: Critical For Small Business Success

Think Like a Superbowl Champion: Expect Success.

Want to Know What Your Customers are Thinking? Ask Them.

You May Be the Greatest Risk to Your Cyber Security

Stop Surviving and Start Thriving: Focus on Your Small Business Success

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