Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:27:31 PST http://www.allbusiness.com/business-planning-structures/starting-a-business/3882-1.html AllBusiness.com - The Small Business Blog en-us Copyright 1999-2009 AllBusiness.com All Rights Reserved. http://www.allbusiness.com/asset/image/general_site_image/3472344.gif http://www.allbusiness.com/business-planning-structures/starting-a-business/3882-1.html 46 144 http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/13423594-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/13423594-1.html Six winners of Ernest & Young’s annual business award for women entrepreneurs, tell their stories. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/economy-economic-indicators/economic-conditions-recovery/13415699-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/economy-economic-indicators/economic-conditions-recovery/13415699-1.html I'm currently at the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, where entrepreneurs from all over the country gather to network and learn from some of the most influential minds in the business world. Let me share some of their words of wisdom with you. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:10:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/market-research-analysis-market/13391344-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/market-research-analysis-market/13391344-1.html Don't let preconceived notions about what's possible stop you from going head to head with the big boys. The next time a customer wanders into your business, make sure you card them! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:10:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/13333979-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/13333979-1.html In life and in business, the more you give, the more you get. Adopting an "abundance mentality" can help entrepreneurs reward their employees, give back to their communities, and bring the bounty home to their businesses. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:50:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/sales-selling-sales/13271108-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/sales-selling-sales/13271108-1.html In these challenging times, you can't expect to grow if you don't embrace change. With more and more of today's business happening online, your Web site is a good place to start. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:30:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications-internet-social/13156420-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications-internet-social/13156420-1.html I recently sat down with Chris Brogan, blogger extraordinaire and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Trust Agents, to discuss why, especially in the online business space, good, old-fashioned "customer trust" is more important than ever. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:40:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/13085966-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/13085966-1.html I've just returned from the Grow Smart Biz Conference in Washington, D.C., where some of the country's most renowned business leaders and industry experts shared their knowledge and insight with an eager audience of entrepreneurs. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:40:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/13015863-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/13015863-1.html There's no shortage of business "experts" out there telling us business owners what we must do to succeed. But before following generic advice, ask yourself if it really makes sense for your business. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:15:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/government/government-support-business-small-assistance/12963820-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/government/government-support-business-small-assistance/12963820-1.html Are you taking advantage of the many resources available to you at your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC)? With over a 1,000 locations across the U.S., these centers are the small business owner's best friend. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:50:00 GMT http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/12864047-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/12864047-1.html Does the current economy make you feel like a shipwreck survivor, clinging to floating wreckage and waiting for rescue? Here are some small things I'm doing to keep my spirits up and my business afloat while waiting for the tough times to pass. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:10:00 GMT