As pointed out in the Wall Street Journal article “Web Site Lets Businesses Expose Deadbeat Customers“, there is a new way to vent your frustrations towards non-paying customers.  The website, Uradeadbeat.com, gives you an avenue to post...
Topics: Entrepreneurs, Finance

According to the semi-annual survey of small business owners, conducted by the American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor, offering excellent customer service is the #1 management tactic during this economic down-turn.  I found this tidbit of...
Topics: Economy & Environment, Entrepreneurs

Starting a business with a friend or member of your family isn’t always the best choice.  I’ve asked for your opinions on such topics as “Do Family Members Make Good Employees?” and “Would Your Parent Make An Ideal...
Topics: Entrepreneurs

Coming up with a unique and marketable product is only half of the battle.  Once you have your products ready for market, how do you find the right buyers?  What if your product doesn’t sell very well locally but you are confident enough to know.
Topics: Marketing, Sales

Mark Anderson, creator of the cartoon website Andertoons.com, shares one of his business cartoons with readers of Small Business Trends every Friday morning. I got a really good kick out of today’s cartoon about volatile markets and thought I...
Topics: CEO Leadership, Entrepreneurs