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Stimulus Holds Peril for Firms
By Michael Sanserino
Thanks to stimulus spending, business at some small firms has been booming. However, being too busy has it’s downsides.
From WSJ.com/Small-Business
Subcontracting to Snag Stimulus Dollars
By Victoria E. Knight
For small business owners trying to find a way into the lucrative market for federal contracts, subcontracting can provide a back door.
Three Ways to Get Rid of Office Equipment
Unused office equipment? Here's how to unload old equipment for cash or savings.
The Art of Negotiating
To avoid overpaying, here’s a practical guide to getting what you want, when you want it, at the price you want.
Get Found and Boost Sales, Online
Between dropped shopping carts and identity theft, opening up a web-only shop is fraught with challenges. Here's how to combat them.
Firms Fight Slump With Pro Bono Work
Small-business owners and their employees are doing more pro bono services or volunteer work as a marketing and customer-relations strategy.
Put People Before Profits
When employees are nervous about their jobs, the quality of their work often suffers. Here are four ways to provide a people-friendly atmosphere.
Three Best Ways to Start a Food Truck Business
Restaurateurs seeking an extra boost in sales and entrepreneurs looking to sell food without paying rent are hitting the streets.
Tapping Talent Through Internship Programs
Business owners are discovering an upside to the economic downturn: a deeper pool of talent to tap through internship programs.
Wow Investors With a Web-Savvy Business Plan
In a tight credit market, use expertise to stand out from the crowd.
Selling Your Business with Seller Financing
Make sure you weigh the risk before deciding to become the bank.
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