If you need financing for your business, angel investors could be just what you’re looking for. Here are 10 tips for finding angel capital. Understand angels. Angels are private investors or groups of investors who invest in small businesses. Unlike … Continue reading →

The holiday shopping season is upon us, but with big retailers slashing prices and customers more price-savvy than ever, how can small retailers hope to compete? It’s easier than you think—just try these 10 tips. Start now. “Now is the … Continue reading →

No matter what industry you’re in, building business relationships helps you increase sales, develop innovative ideas and discover new ways to grow your company. Here are 10 tips for building business relationships. Join the club. Industry trade associations, niche organizations … Continue reading →

As a small business owner, your employees are a crucial factor in your success. How can you provide the training they need to keep their skills up-to-date-without spending a lot of money? Here are 10 tips for employee training on … Continue reading →

Small-business owners saw many changes to tax law in 2009. If you bought business property or equipment, dealt with cancelled business debt or provided COBRA assistance to employees, new laws could affect your returns. How to minimize the tax bite? … Continue reading →