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A
Technology Board of Advisors for Your Small Business
It's tempting for small-business owners to do everything themselves,
but it is crucial to enlist the help of others to be successful
-- especially when implementing various technologies.
A
Year (in Internet Time) is a Year is a Year – Or Isn't It?
Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure agreements may not be as valid
as you think for internet companies.
Accessing
E-mail When Traveling
Learn how to stay in touch via e-mail no matter where in the world
you are.
After
the SNAFU - Doing Damage Control When the Storm is Over
When things go wrong you need a plan for repairing the damage
and making customers happy.
Applied
Ergonomics: Specific Stretches and Other Recommendations
Whether you work in a SOHO or an office building, you can benefit
from these stretching and relaxation techniques.
Are
You Driving Your Customers Away?
For a retail business to be successful, certain basic elements
must not be overlooked. Here are some key reasons why so many
businesses lose customers and eventually close their doors.
Are
You Working Too Hard?
Working excessive hours can be counterproductive and cost you
your health and happiness.
Back
to the Basics – An Introduction
In the rush to do business online, some small businesses have
lost sight of the upkeep and care of their basic computer systems.
Back
to the Basics: Communication
Learn better ways to utilize communication tools for your small
business.
Back
to the Basics: Mobile Technology
When selecting mobile technology, make sure it fits your needs
or you will be left with several gadgets that don't get the job
done.
Back
to the Basics: Networking Your Small Business
Network your computers to increase productivity and share devices
like printers, disk drives, internet connections, and many more.
Check
Under the Hood!
Keep your website tuned up and do regular maintenance to avoid
costly repairs and big overhauls.
Contracts
Demystified
If you are in business, you will inevitably be required to produce
or sign a contract. Learn what to look for and how to communicate
your objectives.
Dot.Competition
- If You Can't Beat 'em, Sue 'em
Lately, it seems that the first step for Net firms after the IPO
is to take the leash off the patent attorney, rather than the
marketing director.
Ergonomics
Tips for the Smarter Worker
The proper positioning of furniture, and small modifications to
one's work area, can make a world of difference.
Five
Steps to a Productive Meeting
Make sure that the goal of your meetings is to end with results.
Five
Time Management Errors Executives Should Avoid
Learn which habits can cost you precious time.
Going
Once, Going Twice….
Online employment auctions that are fast becoming the Web's latest
craze.
Harassment
Employers that do not have a sexual-harassment policy are legally
vulnerable.
Help
Staff Become More Productive
Resist the temptation to control all the aspects of your small
business. Here's some inspiration.
How
Much Is Your Web Site Worth?
If you are thinking about selling your dot com business, the burning
question is "How much is it worth?"
More
Time
Dr. Donald Wetmore provides further insight into the ever-elusive
art of time management.
Net
Applications for Your Small Business
Using hosted applications can solve a lot of problems for your
company.
Online
Robot to the Rescue!
Online robots can be "hired" to accomplish many tasks
for your business -- it's like having a virtual staff!
Stuart
Feldman's Success Story
4smallbusiness.com member Stuart Feldman has practical advice
for those trying to make it online.
The
Case for Using Hosted Applications
Businesses can greatly reduce their risks by outsourcing business
applications and accessing them via the Internet.
The
Power and Flexibility of a Modern Home-Office Telephone System
A busy home-based office should have a good, portable telephone
system. Here are some tips you might not have considered.
The
Stream of Labor Slows to a Trickle
Over the next 8 years, the labor market will continue to shrink,
and your company will increasingly come to resemble a temporary-employment
agency.
Time-Management
Errors
How to avoid the "time-management crunch" -- especially
if you're a leader in your organization.
Why
Top Performers Really Quit
Why do you think the best employees leave: More money? More of
a challenge? A better chance to move up the ladder?
Work-Life
Programs
Alternative work arrangements, such as part-time or reduced hours,
have proven to curtail turnover costs.
Sizing
Up the Job: Is It Right for Working Alone or from Home?
After years spent amid Corporate America, many people are discovering
their entrepreneurial spirit.
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