Small Business
Brainstorming Solo
Self-Employed, September 2009
Creativity is a necessary ingredient for every company, but being creative
can be especially challenging for folks who work in home offices with
nary a brainstorming partner nearby. The article outlines five tips for
sparking creativity when you work alone.
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Downsize With Dignity
The Rotarian, January 2010
Managers intensify the distress of pink-slipped employees and their
co-workers when layoffs are handled poorly. Though layoffs are seldom
going to be beneficial to all concerned, you can ease the pain by
conducting them in a way that passes Rotary's Four-Way Test.
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When to Fire a Client
USNews.com, October 2008
Firing a problematic client: It's often both a fantastical and frightful
notion for the small-business owner. But it may also be a pretty smart
move, especially in today's economy. The article describes five kinds of
customers businesses should consider setting free.
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Starting a Small Business in a Bad Economy
USNews.com, July 2008
Slowdowns don't have to be barriers to starting new enterprises, experts
say. After all, Bill Gates and Paul Allen didn't wait for the recession to
pass before launching Microsoft in 1975. And plenty of would-be
entrepreneurs aren't waiting for today's economy to improve either.
See the story here.
Good Works
The Rotarian, October 2008
With a bit of creativity, any small business can find ways to serve others,
and that effort could benefit the bottom line. “Anything you can do to
pass on goodwill through your business is only going to help your
business,” says Rotarian Susan Webster.
See the story here.
Mindy Charski
Freelance Writer and Editor
Don't Get Derailed by Downtime
Self-Employed, January/February 2009
It's the new year, and with it, business owners hope, come busy days
ahead. Of course, there will likely be some slow periods, too. Rather than
dread these downtimes, plan to use them to your advantage. This piece
shares 10 ways to keep your momentum going.
See the story here.