small business

Every Business Needs a Blog

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:48:11 -0500

Business owners are going to read the title of this article and say to themselves, not my business. What they are really saying is that they are not willing to go through the trouble of learning how to create a blog for their business.

How Can Small Businesses Attract And Retain Employees

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:55:09 -0500

Many economic prognosticators suggest the economic downturn has hit bottom. Among the indicators pointed to are renewal of pay increases or at least the promise of a return of some of the salary that was cut at the height of the crisis. There are even indicators that – in some sectors – furloughed employees have been brought back and, in certain instances, new employees are being hired.

Armenia Forbids Small Business Tax Inspection

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:42:42 -0500

The government of Armenia made a decision which forbids the tax authorities to conduct tax inspections in small businesses aiming to relieve the small business owners from unnecessary difficulties with tax authorities.

I Defy Recession And Start A Business

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:05:35 -0500

:Starting a business in a recession may seem like a scary idea but it’s actually the BEST time to get started because you can use the downturn to your advantage,” explains Danielle Babb, PhD, MBA and author of the new book, The Accidental Startup: How To Realize Your True Potential By Becoming Your Own Boss. “Some of the best companies were started during recessions, IBM, Kinkos, FedEx and more!"

Debunking 5 Myths about Family Businesses

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:04:29 -0500

“The term ‘family business’ generally conjures up a mom and pop shop in people’s minds; however, statistics show that more than 90% of all US businesses are family businesses. These businesses generate a little over 50% of our country’s GDP and employ a little over 60% of the US work force,” says Josephine Nicholas, Chief Operating Officer of Published Daily, a new startup tech company whose aim is to help professionals better communicate and market to their networks.

Businesses Need To Better Control Bad Credit

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:08:40 -0500

New business owners around the planet have the common habit of offering credits to many customers without any credit management or control. They offer these unlimited credits as they think that they will be able to get more business.

Small Businesses Hurt Most By Economic Crisis

mattwion — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:22:26 -0600

As a resident of Milwaukee Wisconsin I've enjoyed frequently shopping at Schwartz Bookshops, which is a locally operated and wonderfully run chain of four bookstores which have operated in Milwaukee - and the surrounding area - for 82 years. Sadly, I have just learned that the chain is closing all stores on March 31.

Businesswomen Optimistic About Revenue Growth in 2009

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:21:46 -0600

Nearly three in five (58%) women business owners anticipate that their organizations’ revenues will grow in 2009, and nearly one-half (44%) do not expect difficulty in obtaining access to credit, according to the 2008 Business Risk Survey conducted by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies and the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO).

Small Business Income Will See Tax Hike If Rates Are Raised

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:40:29 -0500

Study shows that higher tax rates discourage growth and expansion of small businesses.

AT&T and Citi Launch New Credit Card for Small Business Owners

harminka — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:35:34 -0500

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Citi today announced the launch of the AT&T Universal Business Rewards Card, an innovative credit card designed to meet the specialized needs of small business customers.

Shop owners – Save time, boost profits, and all thanks to the Treasury

GBC — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:42:30 -0500

HM Treasury legislation encourages small business owners to invest in IT

Shop owners – Save time, boost profits, and all thanks to the Treasury

GBC — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:47:20 -0500

HM Treasury legislation encourages small business owners to invest in IT