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Mike Stevens

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Mike Stevens

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Mike Stevens has worked as a technical writer, OSHA administrator, school teacher, advertising executive, marketing consultant and journalist.

ARTICLES BY Mike Stevens

E-Commerce 101 for Manufacturers

The universe of possible additional sales can seem painfully finite. But there is a way you can expand the number of sales prospects exponentially.

Sales Commissions: How Much and When?

Sponsored Content: Sales commissions are one of the thorniest issues a small business can face.

Cash Basis Accounting Vs. Accrual Basis Accounting

Sponsored Content: If your sales are more than $5 million, if you carry an inventory greater than $1 million, or if you’re incorporated, you're using accrual basis accounting -- and you don't have a choice.

What Kind of Company Structure Do You Have?

Sponsored Content: Once every year or two I think it's important to rethink what kind of financial entity your business should be.

Corporations vs. LLCs

Sponsored Content: Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you that there's a lot of hassle in moving up from a sole proprietorship or partnership to the status of a corporation.

Accounting: How to Vet Your Help

Sponsored Content: Many people running successful businesses do their own books, but once your business is established, having someone else handle the details of the books is wise.

Maximize Profit: Activity-Based Costing

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Better Product Costing for Better Pricing

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