Welcome to the Archives of the “Ask SCORE” Articles written by Dean L. Swanson. Dean is a volunteer Certified SCORE Mentor and former SCORE Chapter Chair, District Director, and Regional Vice President for the North West Region.
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ARTICLES FROM 2020 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 16, 2020 | How Much is My Business Worth? | >download |
| December 09, 2020 | Open for Business | >download |
| December 02, 2020 | Staffing Your New Business | >download |
| November 25, 2020 | Setting Up Your Physical Location | >download |
| November 18, 2020 | Pricing, Sales, and Distribution | >download |
| November 11, 2020 | Marketing Your New Business | >download |
| November 04, 2020 | Build Your Business on a Solid Operational Structure | >download |
| October 28, 2020 | Putting Your Business Plan into Action | >download |
| October 21, 2020 | Finding Funding for Your New Business | >download |
| October 14, 2020 | Business Plan or Business Model Canvas? | >download |
| October 7, 2020 | Is Your Business Idea Feasible? | >download |
| September 30, 2020 | How Ready Are You to Start a Business? | >download |
| September 23, 2020 | "Startup Roadmap" Helps Entrepreneur's Launch Their Business | >download |
| September 16, 2020 | Help for Businesses to Jump Start Their Online Marketing | >download |
| September 09, 2020 | Setting Priorities When Working From Home | >download |
| September 02, 2020 | What You Need to Know Before Buying a Business | >download |
| August 26, 2020 | Benefits of Using the Business Model Canvas | >download |
| August 19, 2020 | Would Your Hobby Make a Sustainable Business? | >download |
| August 12, 2020 | The Keys to Success for Businesses in Transition | >download |
| August 5, 2020 | Transitioning Into a New Business | >download |
| July 29, 2020 | Considerations for Reopening Your Business | >download |
| July 22, 2020 | Consider Partnering with Customers to Increase Sales | >download |
| July 15, 2020 | Tips to Convert More Web Traffic | >download |
| July 8, 2020 | Tips to Help Businesses Deal with Impact of COVID-19 | >download |
| July 01, 2020 | Putting It All Together to Bring Your Business Back to Life | >download |
| June 24, 2020 | Create Content and Increase your Chances of Getting Found Online | >download |
| June 17, 2020 | Tools for Bringing Your Business Back to Life | >download |
| June 10, 2020 | Build a Strong Foundation for Your Online Marketing Efforts | >download |
| June 3, 2020 | Can Your Customers Find Your Business? | >download |
| May 27, 2020 | Bringing Your Business Back to Life | >download |
| May 20, 2020 | Help for Reopening Your Business | >download |
| May 13, 2020 | The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Startups - April 20 | >download |
| May 6, 2020 | Marketing in Challenging Times | >download |
| April 29, 2020 | Make Sure You Have a Secure Setup When Working From Home | >download |
| April 22, 2020 | Closing a Business and Staying Compliant | >download |
| April 15, 2020 | Ways to Maximize Small Business Cash Flow During the COVID-19 Outbreak | >download |
| April 08, 2020 | Remember to Take All Marketing Costs for Small Business Tax Deductions | >download |
| April 01, 2020 | Options If Your Small Business Can't Pay Its Bills Due to Coronavirus | >download |
| March 25, 2020 | Will Business Interruption Insurance Help Small Businesses in this Crisis? | >download |
| March 18, 2020 | How Can Small Businesses Prepare for the Coronavirus | >download |
| March 11, 2020 | Accurate Revenue Forecasting is Vital for Business Success | >download |
| March 4, 2020 | Practical Financial Planning Tools for Your Business | >download |
| February 26, 2020 | Business Folks Share Their Expertise | >download |
| February 19, 2020 | Cut Expenses without Sacrificing Growth and Quality | >download |
| February 12, 2020 | Is Your Overhead Killing Your Profits? | >download |
| February 5, 2020 | Small Business Owners Weigh in on the Minimum Wage Debate | >download |
| January 29, 2020 | Religious Nonprofit Organizations and Churches | >download |
| January 22, 2020 | Seeking Financing for Your Business | >download |
| January 15, 2020 | Preparing for 2020: Outlook and Challenges for Small Businesses | >download |
| January 8, 2020 | Francise Agreements | >download |
| January 01, 2020 | Incorporating Your Business | >download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2019 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 25, 2019 | Prep Your Business for 2020 | >download |
| December 18, 2019 | Merger or Acquisition for a Small Business | >download |
| December 11, 2019 | Sharpen up Your Business Bookkeeping for the Coming Year | >download |
| December 4, 2019 | A Strong Mission, Vision and Set of Vallues | > download |
| November 27, 2019 | What is the Future of Franchising in 2020? | >download |
| Nobember 20, 2019 | Select Your Business Name Carefully | > download |
| November 13, 2019 | Are Small Businesses Still Popular? | >download |
| Nobember 06, 2019 | Deal with Cash For Shortfalls & Difficulties Before it's Too Late | > download |
| October 30, 2019 | Cash is King | >download |
| October 16, 2019 | Is a Business Line of Credit Wise for your Small Business? | > download |
| October 23, 2019 | How Do Entrepreneurs Finance Their Startups? | >download |
| October 16, 2019 | Is a Business Line of Credit Wise for your Small Business? | > download |
| October 9, 2019 | Is Your Business Profitable? | >download |
| October 2, 2019 | Meet the Millennipreneurs | > download |
| September 25, 2019 | Developing Your Idea into a Business Start-up | >download |
| September 18, 2019 | Status of Small Business Startups on Mainstreet | > download |
| September 11, 2019 | What Does an Employee Cost Your Business? | >download |
| September 4, 2019 | Is Your Business Ready for Remote Employees? | > download |
| August 28, 2019 | Attracting Applicants to Your Small Business | >download |
| August 21, 2019 | Hiring is a Challenge for Small Business | > download |
| August 14, 2019 | Choosing the Best Legal Structure | >download |
| August 7, 2019 | Starting a Business Later in Life | > download |
| July 31, 2019 | Small Manufacturing Businesses Drive the U.S. Economy | >download |
| July 24, 2019 | Is Your Business Ready for Multi-Channel Marketing? | > download |
| July 17, 2019 | Three Critical Questions to Ask Yourself before Starting a Business | > download |
| July 10, 2019 | Voice Search Technology Benefits Small Businesses | > download |
| July 3, 2019 | Measure Your Social Media Success | > download |
| June 26, 2019 | Social Media Basics for the Small Business | > download |
| June 19, 2019 | Social Media and your Small Business | >download |
| June 12, 2019 | Three Tips for Great Email Results | > download |
| June 5, 2019 | Increase the Effectiveness of your Email Marketing | > download |
| May 29, 2019 | Email Continues to be an Effective Marketing Tool | > download |
| May 22, 2019 | Encourage Customer Reviews | > download |
| May 15, 2019 | Online Directories for your Business | > download |
| May 8, 2019 | Local Search is Important | > download |
| May 01, 2019 | Can Your Potential Customers Find Your Business Online? | > download |
| April 24, 2019 | Your Company’s Website is a Key part of your Marketing Efforts | > download |
| April 17, 2019 | Build an Effective Website to Enhance Your Marketing | > download |
| April 10, 2019 | Your Logo is Your Brand Cornerstone | > download |
| April 03, 2019 | Is Your Business A Brand? | > download |
| March 27, 2019 | Build an Impactful Marketing Strategy | > download |
| March 20, 2019 | Marketing is Vital To Your Small Business | > download |
| March 13, 2019 | For Your Business Success …plan your Payroll Functions carefully | > download |
| March 06, 2019 | For Your Business Success… maximize your cash flow | > download |
| February 27, 2019 | For Your Business Success… monitor cash flow | > download |
| February 20, 2019 | For Your Business Success… make sure your bookkeeping is well established | > download |
| February 13, 2019 | For Your Business Success… The importance of proper bookkeeping | > download |
| February 06, 2019 | For Your Business Success… understand revenues and expenses | > download |
| January 30, 2019 | Your Business Success…build a sound foundation | > download |
| January 23, 2019 | Get Your Business In Order This Year | > download |
| January 16, 2019 | Is Your Small Business Prepared for a Lawsuit? | > download |
| January 09, 2019 | Questions to Ask Before Signing a Commercial Lease | > download |
| January 02, 2019 | Your First Step Toward Business Growth in 2019: SWOT Analysis | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2018 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 26, 2018 | Do You Have a 5-Year Plan for Your Business? | > download |
| December 19, 2018 | Looking For Funding for Your Small Business? | > download |
| December 12, 2018 | Having a Business Mentor Has Many Benefits | > download |
| December 05, 2018 | Project Management Tips For Your Small Business | > download |
| November 28, 2018 | Email Scams are a Danger to Your Small Business Networks | > download |
| November 21, 2018 | Emergencies happen. Does your Small Business Have a Disaster Recovery Plan? | > download |
| November 14, 2018 | Startup Tips For Your New Agricultural Business Success | > download |
| November 07, 2018 | Managing Small Business Growth | > download |
| October 31, 2018 | An Advisory Board for your Small Business Can Have Benefits | > download |
| October 24, 2018 | Email Marketing Rules For Small Business Owners | > download |
| October 17, 2018 | Example Small Businesses | > download |
| October 10, 2018 | Resources For Start-up Businesses | > download |
| October 03, 2018 | Guest Blogging Can Build Your Brand Awareness and Authority In Your Field | > download |
| September 26, 2018 | Bring Out The Human Side Of Your Small Business | > download |
| September 19, 2018 | Tips For Making Small Business Blogging More Manageable | > download |
| September 12, 2018 | Tips for Attracting New Business Customers | > download |
| September 05, 2018 | Insurances for the Small Business | > download |
| August 29, 2018 | What is an ACORD Certificate? | > download |
| August 22, 2018 | Protect Your Small Business’s Intellectual Property When Working With Strategic Partners | > download |
| August 15, 2018 | What’s The Difference Between Marketing And Sales? | > download |
| August 08, 2018 | Choosing The Right CRM Platform For Your Small Business | > download |
| August 01, 2018 | Small Business Owners Can Become Better Sales People | > download |
| July 25, 2018 | Consistent Communications with Customers is Key To Building Relationships | > download |
| July 18, 2018 | Your Growth Plan Needs to Begin with Building Trust | > download |
| July 11, 2018 | Use Your Small Business Strengths to Plan your Growth | > download |
| July 04, 2018 | Making The Right First Steps | > download |
| June 27, 2018 | Not Making A Profit? | > download |
| June 20, 2018 | Home Office Perks And Pitfalls | > download |
| June 13, 2018 | Agribusiness Success Story | > download |
| June 06, 2018 | 5 Metrics to Check On Your Small Business Website Performance | > download |
| May 30, 2018 | Terms Of Use: Does Your Website Really Need Them And What Should They Include? | > download |
| May 23, 2018 | Getting Your Products Ready for E-commerce Sale | > download |
| May 16, 2018 | “Must-Haves” for your new E-Commerce Site | > download |
| May 09, 2018 | Growing Your Sales With E-Commerce | > download |
| May 02, 2018 | Financing For Small Businesses | > download |
| April 25, 2018 | Advantages Of A Multigenerational Workforce | > download |
| April 18, 2018 | Outsourcing Your Small Business Payroll Processing | > download |
| April 11, 2018 | How To Boost Sales Using Live Video | > download |
| April 04, 2018 | Self-Employment Tax Basics | > download |
| March 28, 2018 | Contracting Vs. Hiring Staff: Which Will Benefit Your Small Business The Most? | > download |
| March 21, 2018 | The Family Business—Successes and Obstacles | > download |
| March 14, 2018 | Information Your Small Business Needs To Maintain | > download |
| March 07, 2018 | How Are Small Businesses Doing? … Lessons for Increasing Your Sales. | > download |
| February 28, 2018 | Would Your Hobby Make a Sustainable Business? | > download |
| February 21, 2018 | Marketing A Niche Product | > download |
| February 14, 2018 | The Reality of Running A Small Business: Prepare Yourself (And Your Loved Ones) | > download |
| February 07, 2018 | Achieving Product/Market Fit For Your Small Business Startup | > download |
| January 31, 2018 | How to Get The Most Benefit Of Having A Business Mentor | > download |
| January 24, 2018 | How Not to pitch to Potential Investors | > download |
| January 17, 2018 | 3 Ways To Use A Domain Name For Business | > download |
| January 10, 2018 | How To Make Writing a Business Plan Less Intimidating | > download |
| January 03, 2018 | A Lean Business Plan For Your Business | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2017 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 27, 2017 | Are End Of Year Collections Giving Your Business A Headache? | > download |
| December 20, 2017 | Business Owners Hire More “gig” Workers | > download |
| December 13, 2017 | Protect Your Small Business’s Intellectual Property When Working With Strategic Partners | > download |
| December 06, 2017 | (full article from Nov 29, 2017) | > download |
| November 29, 2017 | Outsourcing Your Small Business’s Sales Efforts | > download |
| November 22, 2017 | Re-energize Your Sales | > download |
| November 15, 2017 | Celebrate Small Businesses | > download |
| November 08, 2017 | What is an “LLC”? | > download |
| November 01, 2017 | Road To Small Business Success Begins With Making The Right First Steps | > download |
| October 25, 2017 | Fall Cleaning For Your Small Business | > download |
| October 18, 2017 | Starting a Business in a Small Town | > download |
| October 11, 2017 | Anatomy of an Effective E-Commerce Website | > download |
| October 04, 2017 | What Does My Business Credit Profile Reveal About My Business? | > download |
| September 27, 2017 | The Impact of Your Personal Credit on Your Business Credit | > download |
| September 20, 2017 | Handling Late-Paying Customers | > download |
| September 13, 2017 | Taking Over The Family Business | > download |
| September 06, 2017 | Build Your Online Presence | > download |
| August 30, 2017 | Tips for Pitching A Startup To Angel Investors | > download |
| August 23, 2017 | Crowdfunding Dos and Don’ts for Small Businesses | > download |
| August 16, 2017 | Financing Options For Small Businesses | > download |
| August 09, 2017 | Restaurant Trends | > download |
| August 02, 2017 | You’re Fired!!! | > download |
| July 26, 2017 | Finding & Managing Talent | > download |
| July 19, 2017 | What You Need to Know About Generation Z | > download |
| July 12, 2017 | 5 Signs You Need to Reconsider Your Sole Proprietor Status | > download |
| July 05, 2017 | Considerations When Marketing A Niche Product | > download |
| June 28, 2017 | Increase Your Business Efficiency | > download |
| June 21, 2017 | How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers | > download |
| June 14, 2017 | What is the right number of Emails? | > download |
| June 07, 2017 | Creating Buyer Personas Can Help Small Businesses In Their Marketing Efforts | > download |
| May 31, 2017 | How Non-Tech-Savvy Small Businesses Can Use Google Analytics To Improve Their Marketing | > download |
| May 24, 2017 | A Strong Small Business Brand Matters | > download |
| May 17, 2017 | What's Happening In Retail? | > download |
| May 10, 2017 | Small Businesses Make a Big Impact | > download |
| May 03, 2017 | How to Choose the Best Location for your new Retail Business | > download |
| April 26, 2017 | Creating Your Own Space for your New Small Business | > download |
| April 19, 2017 | Starting A New Small Business | > download |
| April 12, 2017 | The Reality Of Running A Small Business | > download |
| April 05, 2017 | Achieving Product/Market Fit For Your Small Business Startup | > download |
| March 29, 2017 | Does Your Start-up Business Need a License or Permit? | > download |
| March 22, 2017 | Common-sense Business Planning | > download |
| March 15, 2017 | Self-Employment Tax Basics | > download |
| March 08, 2017 | How To Find The Right Accountant For Your Small Business | > download |
| March 01, 2017 | Three Basic Financial Documents Your Business Can’t Ignore | > download |
| February 22, 2017 | Record Keeping 101: Information Your Small Business Needs To Maintain | > download |
| February 15, 2017 | Would Your Hobby Make a Sustainable Business? | > download |
| February 08, 2017 | Use The Business Model Canvas for a Review of Your Operation | > download |
| February 01, 2017 | What You Need to Know Before Buying a Business | > download |
| January 25, 2017 | Doing Business Globally | > download |
| January 18, 2017 | What to Expect of Consumers in 2017 | > download |
| January 11, 2017 | Critical Pitfalls In A Business Plan | > download |
| January 04, 2017 | Your Business Plan for 2017 | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2016 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 28, 2016 | A look at Your Business in 2017 | > download |
| December 21, 2016 | Small Business Credit, Capital and Cash Flow | > download |
| December 14, 2016 | Is it Time for a CRM in Your Business? | > download |
| December 07, 2016 | The Best Marketer For Your Business | > download |
| November 30, 2016 | The Golden Age of Small Business | > download |
| November 23, 2016 | Social Media Updates for Business CEOs | > download |
| November 16, 2016 | CEOs Share Their Plans about Growing Their Company | > download |
| November 09, 2016 | A Breath of Fresh Air for Your Business | > download |
| November 02, 2016 | Video Marketing on a Small Business Budget | > download |
| October 26, 2016 | What Is Keeping Your Business From Using Social Media? | > download |
| October 19, 2016 | Try A Small Business Virtual Conference | > download |
| October 12, 2016 | Enhance Your Customer’s Experience | > download |
| October 05, 2016 | The Best Way to Price Your Products | > download |
| September 28, 2016 | A New Product Line May Help Grow Your Company | > download |
| September 21, 2016 | Mentors Are A Valuable Resource | > download |
| September 14, 2016 | Building Your Email Marketing List | > download |
| September 07, 2016 | Listen To Your Customers | > download |
| August 31, 2016 | Customers Don’t Care About Customer Service | > download |
| August 24, 2016 | Facebook Continues To Be Best Small Business Choice | > download |
| August 17, 2016 | Business Questions at a Farmers Market | > download |
| August 10, 2016 | Hit “Send”. Where Does It Go? | > download |
| August 03, 2016 | Using The Balance Sheet To Manage Your Business | > download |
| July 27, 2016 | The Small Business Balance Sheet | > download |
| July 20, 2016 | New Generation CEOs | > download |
| July 13, 2016 | How to Grow and Manage Your Customer Base | > download |
| July 06, 2016 | Fine-tuning Your Email Marketing | > download |
| June 29, 2016 | Email Marketing for Small Businesses in the Future | > download |
| June 22, 2016 | Tips For The One Person Business | > download |
| June 15, 2016 | Look To Your Dog For Marketing Strategies | > download |
| June 08, 2016 | Increasing Your Small Business’ Success | > download |
| June 01, 2016 | Digital Tools For the CEOs Toolbox | > download |
| May 25, 2016 | Digital Tools For The Busy CEO | > download |
| May 18, 2016 | Marketing is Enhanced by Video | > download |
| May 11, 2016 | Small Business Customers Will Drive Marketing Strategies | > download |
| May 04, 2016 | Retargeting Ads for Small Businesses | > download |
| April 27, 2016 | Technology Can Help create a Connected Customer Experience | > download |
| April 20, 2016 | Customer Needs and Desires Are Key to Marketing Success | > download |
| April 13, 2016 | Minnesota Small Businesses | > download |
| April 06, 2016 | Will Social Media Play A Legitimate Role in Marketing For Small Businesses? | > download |
| March 30, 2016 | Understanding and Forecasting Cash Flow | > download |
| March 23, 2016 | A Customer’s Path To A Purchase Decision | > download |
| March 16, 2016 | Difficult People In Your Group? | > download |
| March 09, 2016 | Finishing Your Rebranding | > download |
| March 02, 2016 | When and How Do I Rebrand My Small Business? | > download |
| February 24, 2016 | Are You Taking Advantage of Marketing Data? | > download |
| February 17, 2016 | Marketing Tips For A New Business | > download |
| February 10, 2016 | Where Do You Find Your Next Talent? | > download |
| February 03, 2016 | How to Handle Online Complaints | > download |
| January 27, 2016 | How to Hug Your Haters | > download |
| January 20, 2016 | What’s Ahead in 2016 for Small Businesses? | > download |
| January 13, 2016 | Attracting Business | > download |
| January 06, 2016 | Use the “Do/build” Method in your business this year | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2015 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 30, 2015 | Don’t Take the Bait | > download |
| December 23, 2015 | Should A New Business Start Part-time? | > download |
| December 16, 2015 | You Can Win Back Lost Clients | > download |
| December 09, 2015 | Confronting Business Myths | > download |
| December 02, 2015 | Use Your Business Emails Effectively | > download |
| November 25, 2015 | Find New Opportunities By Tracking Your Emails | > download |
| November 18, 2015 | Starting A Business While Working Full-Time | > download |
| November 11, 2015 | Questions About Email Marketing Effectiveness | > download |
| November 04, 2015 | Increasing Your Email Holiday Marketing Effectiveness | > download |
| October 28, 2015 | Opportunity: Small Business Saturday | > download |
| October 21, 2015 | The Right Way to Think About Business Growth | > download |
| October 14, 2015 | Handling The Costs Of Remote Workers? | > download |
| October 07, 2015 | Will A Business Reduce Costs with Remote Workers? | > download |
| September 30, 2015 | Expanding your business | > download |
| September 23, 2015 | Keeping the Entrepreneurial Juice Flowing | > download |
| September 16, 2015 | Increasing Customer Engagement | > download |
| September 09, 2015 | Customer Engagement | > download |
| September 02, 2015 | Purpose + Passion + Process | > download |
| August 26, 2015 | An Opportunity For Successful Business Women | > download |
| August 19, 2015 | Marketing to college Student Consumers | > download |
| August 12, 2015 | Key Understandings About Finances For The CEO | > download |
| August 05, 2015 | My Biggest Customer Dropped Me, Now What? | > download |
| July 29, 2015 | A Successful Small Business CEO Looks Like….. | > download |
| July 22, 2015 | Sampling As A Marketing Strategy | > download |
| July 15, 2015 | How Should a Manufacturing Start-up Sell to the Market | > download |
| July 08, 2015 | How to Monitor Your Business Market | > download |
| July 01, 2015 | Monitoring Your Business Market | > download |
| June 24, 2015 | Flexible Work Hours and Place | > download |
| June 17, 2015 | Your Business’ Vibe | > download |
| June 10, 2015 | The Business Of Business To Business (B2B) | > download |
| June 03, 2015 | Rolling Out Your Business | > download |
| May 27, 2015 | Ideas For Growing Your Business | > download |
| May 20, 2015 | Growing Your Business | > download |
| May 13, 2015 | Commencement Notes for Small Businesses | > download |
| May 06, 2015 | Hats Off To Small Businesses! | > download |
| April 29, 2015 | Hiring Teens For Your Business | > download |
| April 22, 2015 | Can This Idea Be a Success? | > download |
| April 15, 2015 | Building Your Online Store | > download |
| April 08, 2015 | Branding for your Online Store | > download |
| April 01, 2015 | Taking Your Business Online | > download |
| March 25, 2015 | Mobile-friendly Emails | > download |
| March 18, 2015 | Website Metrics | > download |
| March 11, 2015 | How Is Your Website Performing? | > download |
| March 04, 2015 | Build Trust in Your Business | > download |
| February 25, 2015 | A Budget For Your Marketing Plan | > download |
| February 18, 2015 | Strategies and Tactics for Your Marketing Plan | > download |
| February 11, 2015 | Your Customers and your Business Goals | > download |
| February 04, 2015 | Small Business Marketing Plan | > download |
| January 28, 2015 | Gone Phishing | > download |
| January 21, 2015 | Why Do Some Entrepreneurs Have a Tough Time? | > download |
| January 14, 2015 | Innovators and Entrepreneurs | > download |
| January 07, 2015 | Entrepreneurial Talent: Innate or Learned? | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2014 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 31, 2014 | Entrepreneurs: Born or Made? | > download |
| December 24, 2014 | Is your Website Ready for 2015? | > download |
| December 17, 2014 | Website Content is Important | > download |
| December 10, 2014 | When Should a Small Business focus on Growth and Less on Profits? | > download |
| December 03, 2014 | Survival For a Non Profit | > download |
| November 26, 2014 | Assessing the Funding For a Non Profit | > download |
| November 19, 2014 | Small Business Saturday 2014 | > download |
| November 12, 2014 | An Entrepreneurial Spirit Is Vital For a Non Profit | > download |
| November 05, 2014 | A Feasibility Study For Non-Profits | > download |
| October 29, 2014 | Planning For Non-Profits | > download |
| October 22, 2014 | Start-up Help for Non Profits | > download |
| October 15, 2014 | Ideas For Small Business Financing | > download |
| October 08, 2014 | Obtaining Small Business Financing | > download |
| October 01, 2014 | When A Business Hits A Wall | > download |
| September 24, 2014 | Keeping Your Website Effective | > download |
| September 17, 2014 | Use Creative Testing For Your Ads or Landing Pages | > download |
| September 10, 2014 | Sharpen Your Business Emails For Best Results | > download |
| September 03, 2014 | Content Is King | > download |
| August 27, 2014 | Reach Your Digital Marketing Potential | > download |
| August 20, 2014 | Networking For Those Who Hate It | > download |
| August 13, 2014 | Tax Tips About Hobbies | > download |
| August 06, 2014 | Your Personal Brand | > download |
| July 30, 2014 | What Do Successful CEOs Do Every Day? | > download |
| July 23, 2014 | What Do CEOs Love About Owning Their Business? | > download |
| July 16, 2014 | Improve Your Cash Flow with a Marketing Strategy | > download |
| July 09, 2014 | Small Business Data By Region in Minnesota | > download |
| July 02, 2014 | Small Business Data | > download |
| June 25, 2014 | Social Media Presence | > download |
| June 18, 2014 | Marketing Tools | > download |
| June 11, 2014 | Your Elevator Pitch | > download |
| June 04, 2014 | Taking Your Business Idea To The Market | > download |
| May 28, 2014 | Can My Idea Make Money? | > download |
| May 21, 2014 | Tips Before You Purchase a Franchise | > download |
| May 14, 2014 | What is an FDD? | > download |
| May 07, 2014 | Growing the Franchise | > download |
| April 30, 2014 | Selecting The Right Franchise | > download |
| April 23, 2014 | Should I Buy a Franchise? | > download |
| April 16, 2014 | CEOs Tell All | > download |
| April 09, 2014 | Confessions of CEOs | > download |
| April 02, 2014 | Balance is the key to Thriving for CEOs | > download |
| March 26, 2014 | Maximize your Website Value | > download |
| March 19, 2014 | Balance Is Important For Working Remotely | > download |
| March 12, 2014 | Mobile Marketing For Small Businesses | > download |
| March 05, 2014 | Mobile Office For a Small Business | > download |
| February 26, 2014 | Help For Account Collection | > download |
| February 19, 2014 | Security Basics For Small Businesses | > download |
| February 12, 2014 | Instagram For Your Business | > download |
| February 05, 2014 | Deciding to Expand Your Business | > download |
| January 29, 2014 | Ask The Hard Questions? | > download |
| January 22, 2014 | Should You Start Your Own Business? | > download |
| January 15, 2014 | Develop Your Pitch | > download |
| January 08, 2014 | Business Equity for Services Rendered | > download |
| January 01, 2014 | Business Tips for 2014 | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2013 |
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| DATE PUBLISHED | TITLE | DOWNLOAD/VIEW |
| December 25, 2013 | "Value added" Doesn't Cost, It Pays | > download |
| December 18, 2013 | SMART Business Goals For 2014 | > download |
| December 11, 2013 | Hire Veterans and Save on Taxes | > download |
| December 04, 2013 | Measuring Operations | > download |
| November 27, 2013 | Measuring and Documenting Operations | > download |
| November 20, 2013 | Company Goals and Business Operations | > download |
| November 13, 2013 | Managing Your Business Operations | > download |
| November 06, 2013 | Employees With Addictions | > download |
| October 30, 2013 | Funding for Strategic Growth | > download |
| October 23, 2013 | Managing Business Risks | > download |
| October 16, 2013 | Creating a Cash Flow Forecast | > download |
| October 09, 2013 | Understanding Financial Statements | > download |
| October 02, 2013 | Accounting and Bookkeeping For the Business | > download |
| September 25, 2013 | The Basics Of Financial Management For The Business | > download |
| September 18, 2013 | CRM Can Increase Your Sales | > download |
| September 11, 2013 | Tax Tips for New Businesses | > download |
| September 04, 2013 | Setting Sales Goals and Benchmarking | > download |
| August 28, 2013 | Health Care Act and Small Businesses | > download |
| August 21, 2013 | Distribution Channels | > download |
| August 14, 2013 | Keeping Existing Customers | > download |
| August 07, 2013 | Marketing Options | > download |
| July 31, 2013 | Competitive Marketing Analysis | > download |
| July 24, 2013 | Have Your Business’ Needs Changed? | > download |
| July 17, 2013 | Managing Employees | > download |
| July 10, 2013 | Bringing On the New Employee | > download |
| July 03, 2013 | Finding and Contracting Employees | > download |
| June 26, 2013 | Hiring Practices | > download |
| June 19 2013 | Finding Time | > download |
| June 12, 2013 | Strategic Planning For Your Business | > download |
| June 05, 2013 | Growing Your Business >> SCORE Business Needs Assessment tool |
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| May 29, 2013 | Responding to Customer’s Complaints and Suggestions | > download |
| May 22, 2013 | Mobile Devices And Your Website | > download |
| May 15, 2013 | Lessons from JC Penney | > download |
| May 08, 2013 | Is Good Customer Service Dead? | > download |
| May 01, 2013 | Grow Your Business With Your Competitors Customers | > download |
| April 24, 2013 | The Cost of Bad Customer Service | > download |
| April 17, 2013 | Customers Don’t Always Tell The Truth | > download |
| April 10, 2013 | Women In Business | > download |
| April 03, 2013 | How Big is a Business Plan? | > download |
| March 27, 2013 | Business Marketers Create Survey Fatigue | > download |
| March 20, 2013 | SEO to WPO | > download |
| March 13, 2013 | Lessons From a Pumpkin Patch | > download |
| March 06, 2013 | Can a Business Fail While Profitable? | > download |
| February 27, 2013 | Geese Lessons For The Small Business | > download |
| February 20, 2013 | Your Monthly Cash Flow Checklist | > download |
| February 13, 2013 | Business Ratios | > download |
| February 06, 2013 | Forecasting Profit and Loss and Cash Flow | > download |
| January 30, 2013 | What is Forecasting? | > download |
| January 23, 2013 | Choosing an Accounting Method | > download |
| January 16, 2013 | Small Business Report Cards | > download |
| January 09, 2013 | Basic Business Accounting Principles | > download |
| January 02, 2013 | Starting Right | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2012 |
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| December 26, 2012 | Know Your Business Numbers | > download |
| December 19, 2012 | Strategies When Cash is Tight | > download |
| December 12, 2012 | Growth Pains of a new Business | > download |
| December 05, 2012 | When Hard Times Come | > download |
| November 28, 2012 | Controlling Inventory Costs | > download |
| November 21, 2012 | Lowering Employee Costs | > download |
| November 14, 2012 | Lower Fixed Costs | > download |
| November 07, 2012 | Does Spending More on Business Mean You'll Pay Less Taxes? | > download |
| October 31, 2012 | Controlling Expenses | > download |
| October 24, 2012 | Diversify Your Business Income | > download |
| October 17, 2012 | Spring, Summer, Winter, Fail? | > download |
| October 03, 2012 | Managing Your Sales Income | > download |
| September 26, 2012 | Profits, Income, and Pricing | > download |
| September 19, 2012 | A Large Business Provides Grant to Help Small Businesses | > download |
| September 12, 2012 | Know Your Business Numbers | > download |
| September 05, 2012 | Every Business Decision Is A Financial Decision | > download |
| August 29, 2012 | Young Business Entrepreneurs | > download |
| August 22, 2012 | Building Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty | > download |
| August 15, 2012 | Small Business Helps Curiosity in Space | > download |
| August 08, 2012 | Has Relationship Selling Died? | > download |
| August 01, 2012 | Sales Strategies For The Small Business | > download |
| July 25, 2012 | What is Your TAM, SAM and SOM? | > download |
| July 18, 2012 | Women-Owned Businesses Among The Leaders In Job Creation | > download |
| July 11, 2012 | Is it a Fake? | > download |
| July 04, 2012 | Learning From Young Entrepreneurs | > download |
| June 27, 2012 | Summer Job Options for College Students | > download |
| June 20, 2012 | Increasing Sales Strategically | > download |
| June 13, 2012 | The Cure for the Small Businesses Blues | > download |
| June 06, 2012 | Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses | > download |
| May 30, 2012 | It’s all in How You Use the Tool | > download |
| May 23, 2012 | What Is Your Business Data Protection Plan? | > download |
| May 16, 2012 | Create a Sustainable Business…the real goal for all startups | > download |
| May 09, 2012 | The Check’s In The Mail | > download |
| May 02, 2012 | Success Begins Before the Business Plan | > download |
| April 25, 2012 | Happy Customers | > download |
| April 18, 2012 | Unique Ways to Obtain Growth Funding | > download |
| April 11, 2012 | What Drives a Successful Business? | > download |
| April 04, 2012 | Business Card Marketing | > download |
| March 28, 2012 | Business Loan Refinancing Available | > download |
| March 21, 2012 | A Marketing Success Story | > download |
| March 14, 2012 | Where are Jill's Customers? | > download |
| March 07, 2012 | If Your Company Sucks, Make Changes | > download |
| February 29, 2012 | “Like us”, “Follow us”, “Plus us”….Why?? | > download |
| February 22, 2012 | Do you know about your Customers’ Pain Points? | > download |
| February 15, 2012 | Free Source For Increasing Business Success | > download |
| February 08, 2012 | Where’s My Refund? | > download |
| February 01, 2012 | Most Small Businesses Report Success in 2011, but… | > download |
| January 25, 2012 | What I wish I knew before I Started My Business | > download |
| January 18, 2012 | Word of Mouth Power | > download |
| January 11, 2012 | Why Do you Want Your Own Business? | > download |
| January 04, 2012 | Marketing Buzz for Business in 2012 | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2011 |
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| December 28, 2011 | Businesses Still Trying to Figure out Social Media | > download |
| December 21, 2011 | Tips on Raising Money for Starting or Growing Your Business | > download |
| December 14, 2011 | Tips for Email and Website Marketing | > download |
| December 07, 2011 | Top Ten Reasons For a Pre-tax Audit | > download |
| November 30, 2011 | Reflections on Small Business Saturday | > download |
| November 23, 2011 | Frustrations of a Business Owner | > download |
| November 16, 2011 | Can’t Deliver? What Can I Do? | > download |
| November 09, 2011 | Small Businesses Use Square Magic | > download |
| November 02, 2011 | Where are the Inventors? | > download |
| October 26, 2011 | Why Are You In Business? | > download |
| October 19, 2011 | Marketing Your New Product or New Business | > download |
| October 12, 2011 | What is A Business Expenses? | > download |
| October 05, 2011 | Grants For Promoting Exports | > download |
| Sept. 28, 2011 | Loans, Grants & Funding For Small Businesses | > download |
| Sept. 21, 2011 | Stepping Out of Your Business | > download |
| Sept. 14, 2011 | Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves | > download |
| Sept. 07, 2011 | Avoid Networking Mistakes | > download |
| August 31, 2011 | Become a Business Networker | > download |
| August 24, 2011 | Home Office Tax Deduction | > download |
| August 17, 2011 | Claim Your Listing | > download |
| August 10, 2011 | Small Businesses Mentored by SCORE | > download |
| August 03, 2011 | Small Businesses Benefit from SCORE Mentoring | > download |
| July 27, 2011 | Does Your Online Business Need to Collect Sales Tax? | > download |
| July 20, 2011 | Doing Business Online | > download |
| July 13, 2011 | A Home Based Business can be Great! | > download |
| July 6, 2011 | Pitfalls of a Home-Based Business | > download |
| June 29, 2011 | Setting Up your Business Payroll System | > download |
| June 22, 2011 | Managing Your Business Credit | > download |
| June 15, 2011 | Using Online Payment Services | > download |
| June 08, 2011 | Offering Credit to Your Customers | > download |
| June 01, 2011 | Consider the Pros and Cons of Plastic Payments | > download |
| May 25, 2011 | Accepting Checks in Your Business | > download |
| May 18, 2011 | Doing Business with Cash Only | > download |
| May 11, 2011 | How to Begin Exporting | > download |
| May 04, 2011 | Could your next Customer be Outside the U.S.? | > download |
| April 27, 2011 | Taking Your Business Abroad | > download |
| April 20, 2011 | Online Business…a good sales strategy? | > download |
| April 13, 2011 | How Do Your Customers Find Your Business? | > download |
| April 06, 2011 | What’s Happened to Employee Loyalty and Satisfaction? | > download |
| March 30, 2011 | What’s Hot in Business Marketing? | > download |
| March 23, 2011 | Businesses Licenses and Permits | > download |
| March 16, 2011 | Laws & Regulations Affect Small Businesses | > download |
| March 09, 2011 | Is The Price Right? | > download |
| March 02, 2011 | “Crowdsourcing”, A Tool for Your Business | > download |
| February 23, 2011 | Where are the Customers? | > download |
| February 16, 2011 | Grow Your Business By Making It a Franchise | > download |
| February 09, 2011 | Financing Growth for a Small Business | > download |
| February 02, 2011 | Keeping Customers “Engaged” Using Digital Media | > download |
| January 26, 2011 | Using Digital Media for Marketing Can Be Tricky | > download |
| January 19, 2011 | Round Tables Help Small Businesses | > download |
| January 05, 2011 | Taking Your Small Business to the Next Level in 2011 | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2010 |
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| December 29, 2010 | Business Ideas and Trends for 2011 | > download |
| December 22, 2010 | Sharpen Your “Work-finding” Skills for the New Year | > download |
| December 15, 2010 | E-Commerce And Small Business? | > download |
| December 08, 2010 | SCORE Counseling Makes a Difference | > download |
| December 01, 2010 | Small Business Survival | > download |
| November 24, 2010 | Small Businesses Impact Our Economy | > download |
| November 17, 2010 | Good Planning is Key to Successful Ownership Transfer | > download |
| November 10, 2010 | Transferring Ownership in a Family-Owned Business | > download |
| November 03, 2010 | The Business Goblins | > download |
| October 27, 2010 | Business Insurance Prepares For the Unexpected | > download |
| October 20, 2010 | Financing Your Business | > download |
| October 13, 2010 | Getting a Handle on Business Expenses | > download |
| October 06, 2010 | Look at the Legal Structure When Buying a Business | > download |
| Sept. 29, 2010 | Starting a New Business?….Find Your Niche! | > download |
| Sept. 22, 2010 | Thinking About Starting a New Business….I Dare You! | > download |
| Sept. 15, 2010 | Changes In Tax-Favored Health Plans | > download |
| Sept. 08, 2010 | Dollars and Cents of Small Business | > download |
| Sept. 01, 2010 | Strategic Thinking can help Maintain Business Momentum | > download |
| August 25, 2010 | How Do I Get Out of a Contract? | > download |
| August 18, 2010 | What is a Contract? | > download |
| August 11, 2010 | Need an Affordable Health Care Option? Consider an HSA | > download |
| August 04, 2010 | What is a Small Business? | > download |
| July 28, 2010 | Sixteen Steps to Get Out of A Business | > download |
| July 21, 2010 | How to Get Out of A Business | > download |
| July 07, 2010 | Marketing Needs to be Consistent with Daily Practice | > download |
| June 30, 2010 | Marketing Ideas | > download |
| June 23, 2010 | Targeted Marketing for the Small Business | > download |
| June 16, 2010 | Creating a Successful Marketing Strategy | > download |
| June 09, 2010 | Running an Ethical Business | > download |
| June 02, 2010 | Affordable Care Act and Small Businesses | > download |
| May 26, 2010 | A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 6) | > download |
| May 19, 2010 | A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 5) | > download |
| May 12, 2010 | A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 4) | > download |
| May 05, 2010 | A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 3) | > download |
| April 28, 2010 | A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 2) | > download |
| April 21, 2010 | A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 1) | > download |
| April 14, 2010 | The Rewards of Franchising | > download |
| April 07, 2010 | Yes, The IRS Can Help? | > download |
| March 31, 2010 | Small Business Resources Aid Veterans | > download |
| March 24, 2010 | Update: Email Marketing for Small Businesses | > download |
| March 17, 2010 | The Next Generation of Business Planning | > download |
| March 10, 2010 | Protecting Your Business Idea | > download |
| March 03, 2010 | Keep Insurance Coverage Current | > download |
| February 24, 2010 | Where are the Free Grants for Small Businesses? | > download |
| February 17, 2010 | Choose Accounting Services Carefully | > download |
| February 10, 2010 | Sole Proprietorship Isn’t Always the Best Choice | > download |
| February 03, 2010 | Accuracy is Essential in Small Business Valuations | > download |
| January 27, 2010 | Bridge Your Short-Term Staffing Needs With Talented Temps | > download |
| January 20, 2010 | Put Time on Your Side With Better Task Management | > download |
| January 13, 2010 | Is Social Media the Magic Bullet for Small Business Marketing ? | > download |
| January 06, 2010 | Social Media and Business? | > download |
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ARTICLES FROM 2009
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| December 30, 2009 | IRS Small Business Changes for 2010 | > download |
| December 09, 2009 | The Internet Is a Wide-Open World for Small Business Start-Ups | > download |
| December 02, 2009 | Good Habits Can Translate Into Great Sales | > download |
| November 25, 2009 | Talk Isn’t Cheap When It Comes to Word-of-Mouth Marketing | > download |
| November 18, 2009 | Small Business Survivors Plan for Success | > download |
| November 11. 2009 | Plan Now to Survive the Seasonal Sales Cycle | > download |
| November 04, 2009 | Use Mindful Management to Control Routine Costs | > download |
| October 28, 2009 | A Sound Marketing Strategy is a Must for Small Businesses | > download |
| October 14, 2009 | Overtime Awareness Will Protect You and Your Employees | > download |
| October 07, 2009 | Some Insights on Successful Outsourcing | > download |
| September 30, 2009 | What Business Structure is Best for My New Company? | > download |
| September 23, 2009 | Your Price is Right—If You Do Your Homework | > download |
| September 16, 2009 | Good Planning Will Help You Know How to Grow | > download |
| September 09, 2009 | The Potential Power--and Pitfalls--of Partnerships | > download |
| September 02, 2009 | Point, Click, Read: The Power of Good Web Copy | > download |
| August 26, 2009 | Ethics: Don’t Do Business without Them | > download |
| August 12, 2009 | Borrowing From Friends, Family Requires Wise Management | > download |
| August 05, 2009 | Build a Better Business By Listening to Your Customers | > download |
