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A Healthy Business = Improved Small Business Development

What is one main thing that bedevils small business owners — especially those who are just starting out? It’s cash flow. Most entrepreneurs underestimate what they need to run their business and how much they need to live while they’re building their business. This lack of knowledge affects their small business development opportunities.

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5 Things to Do To Prepare for Small Business Taxes by January 31

You know what comes right after holiday season, don’t you?  Taxes!

The sooner that you get your materials together for your small business taxes, the more free you will feel.  If you are a small business owner and you’re NOT in retail, you may notice your work slows down the end of December and the [...]

The Razor's Edge

In the 14th century, it is supposed, William of Ockham proposed that the idea that the simplest explanation is usually the best. (I’m paraphrasing–see [...]

Five Ways to Reduce Business Expenses

Business women need to pay close attention to their finances in this economic climate. Sales cycles have become longer and cash reserves are more important.  What are five ways you can reduce business expenses while still retaining key employees and services for your company?

Start planning your business goals, strategies and objectives for 2012. Determine [...]

Are Business Women Asking the Wrong Question?

A lively discussion at my local business group, Missoula Businesswomen’s Network, prompted me to wonder if business women are asking the wrong question.

The conversation centered around the backwards movement of women in higher positions such as CEOs and Board of Directors members over the past few years. (Only 12 Fortune 500 companies have business [...]