ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
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October 2011 -
Becoming your own boss has a number of advantages, but also some pitfalls. Here are some of the business basics that any new or existing business owner should be mindful of.
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September 2011 -
Could your business benefit from operating within a foreign trade zone? Foreign Trade Zones or Free Trade Zones are areas set up by local governments to encourage businesses to locate there to create jobs and increase economic growth.
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August 2011 -
Most businesses have a website and some online activity. However, very few are leveraging the vast opportunities that may be available to them. Most companies have an established website, but have you done anything lately to make your site more effective?
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July 2011 -
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Trite but still accurate. Business fraud is on the rise and thousands of people every year are duped by individuals offering opportunities, investments, businesses and the promise of a better future.
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May 2011 -
The traditional model of coming up with your own idea and opening a company may be the hardest. Most business owners are either purchasing an existing operation or buying into a franchise. Each path has different advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered.
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April 2011 -
There are numerous tax and business incentives available from state and county governments. Used together, these incentives can help new or expanding businesses, as well as established businesses, be more cost-effective, and profitable.
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March 2011 -
As we enter 2011, the sand continues to shift for small and large businesses alike. More than ever, business owners need to watch the trends that capture their customer’s interest as well as their competitor’s.
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February 2011 -
However, in most states, you could still be liable as the owner. This means, without insurance, your personal assets—your home, your business, and your car—could be at risk. Having business insurance minimizes personal exposure.
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January 2011 -
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December 2010 -
These days the word global buzzes everywhere, from the farthest reaches of China to the hopping metropolises of Kenya, but what does global really mean?