Monthly Features
A Call to Action to the Small Business Community
"If not me, then who? If not now, then when?"- Mikhail Gorbachev
Uninformed Formation- Five Mistakes in Establishing a Business
Richard Streitfeld is a Certified Public Accountant with Aaronson Lavoie Streitfeld Diaz and Company in Cranston, Rhode Island. This article is a summary of key points he made in a talk on entity formation for www.roundone.com, a website for entrepreneurs. It was published in Providence Business News. October 16-22, 2006.
Out-Thinking Your Grinch
Factoid #1: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2006, there were about 13.6 million companies nationwide, employing almost 120 million Americans.
What's next?
You have given your Guest/Client a great first impression, gained their trust, and let them know they are always right, what’s next? Retaining that Guest/Client! Sounds simple but it’s far more complex.
Decisions, decisions...
As a marketing consultant, I get to meet with all types of small businesses and give them advice and ideas on how to grow and increase their sales. But the ultimate decision on what to do (and how much time or money to spend) still belongs to the business owner.
The Sassy Ladies Toolkit for Start-Up Businesses
Own the best new resource for Sassy women in business! In their book, The Sassy Ladies' Toolkit Start-up Businesses! Michelle, Wendy and Miriam share their knowledge and expertise, as well as the advice of several women entrepreneurs, to help shorten the learning curve for any woman interested in starting her own business. Order your copy today!
Grant Writing for the Rest of Us
Want some free money for something you were going to pay for anyway? This article is not for those who write scientific, medical or biotech grants. This is for everyday companies, big or small that have an opportunity to take advantage of state and federal grants.
Previews of Unpleasant Coming Attractions at your Company
At the movies, the Previews of Coming Attractions show you what’s next. If you hear one of the four sentences listed here, work to avoid their unpleasant results for your company and for you personally.