Holding Companies

Here is a look at the current dynamics that are putting upward and downward pressure on business valuations.

As the economy worsens, technology utilized properly in your business can help improve productivity and profitability. If you don't have an IT person on staff, hiring a good IT consultant who understands your...

I've written to you quite a number of times about using databases in your business. Many of you, don't be too ashamed, use Excel. Hey, it's easy to use, fast and easy to...

Take a read of what reporters want to know about the holiday shopping season and how it may impact you.

Cash is king, egos and sloppy inventory are jokers. Disposing of obsolete inventory could be your most profitable sale. Stale in inventory is a depreciating asset which is devaluing at an ever increasing...

We've been using Email Center Pro for a number of months to manage the editorial process of Smallbiztechnology.com. Email Center Pro,as I've written about before, helps 2 or more persons manage email in-boxes....

If you think you cannot afford EPL coverage, you may be right. But with a hotly contested employment case running between $150,000 and $250,000 just to defend, not including a potential verdict, can...

October is National Work and Family Month. Did you know this? And how is your company doing with its family-friendly policies?

Our economic drop off is bad - real bad. But physician practices may be in a relatively strong position. Get out there and keep your financial relationships strong to forge through the next...

Every small business owner in the U.S. should develop a plan that will help them manage their business through this tough economic time. The plan could either be strategic or tactical, but it...

Sometimes owners are too nice for the greater good of the company. Hiring the right person can help move the company to the next level....

A reality show on Bravo made me consider my own company and the things that I have had to do to see it grow.

Here is what some of the top risk management minds are saying about lessons we should learn from AIG.

Starting a business in these times can be a scary venture. Should those with a business idea and spirt simply fold their plans, save them on the shelf for later use when the...

Another step away from their core business screams desperation.

First LL Cool J, then MTV and now military clothes, Sears has lost its way. Here's how to avoid the same pitfalls....

Result: Greater flexibility

Like many business owners and sales managers right now, there's a strong initiative to recruit new talent that can drive sales during these more challenging times. Companies are scrambling to find more rainmakers...

Staying focused in the world today is more difficult than ever before. However, without focus your product and brand sway in the wind. Here's the fast pitch on throwing a ball that strikes...