51 Ways To Reward Employees Without Money

by Shannan Hearne - Posted on HER-Mastermind-Network, LinkedIn

"..tough times don’t mean that you should just forget about rewarding your employees. There are many ways that you can reward employees without handing them money, and many of these are things you can do right now, with very little effort..."

Read her list of ideas here
http://tinyurl.com/47euxra

5 Things to Remember When Setting Up Your Business

There are thousands of tasks that every small business owner must consider and do in order to set up a new business. However, whether you are a new small business owner or an experienced entrepreneur, here are five things to remember when setting up a small business.

Read tips here
http://www.morebusiness.com/setting-up-small-business

Kick Start Your Business With a Five Day Action Plan

by Denise O'Berry

"Creating an action plan doesn’t need to be a long drawn out process. You can create one in five days (or less!) and then be kicking it in gear creating success for your business. Here’s how."

Read her tips here
http://www.deniseoberry.com/index.php/2010/01/02/kick-start-your-business-with-a-five-day-action-plan

Resources for Entrepreneurs and the Self-Employed

Connect with over 33,000 volunteer business mentors, 22,500 federal, state and local programs and myriad online educational tools.

If you can't find what you need, AskBUZ.

FTC: Great Information for Avoiding Job Scams

If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for firms that promise results. Many of these firms may be legitimate and helpful, but others may misrepresent their services, promote out-dated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for services that may not lead to a job.

Read informative tips here
http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2010/articles/from-the-ftc-great-information-for-avoiding-job-scams

Top 3 Time Wasters Every Small Business Owner Should Avoid

Posted by buzz under Business Planning

"There are many ways to save time and spend more focus on business matters. Here are three time-wasters we think you can eliminate to help give you extra hours in a day for more important matters.."

Read tips here
http://blog.morebusiness.com/2011/01/top-3-time-wasters-every-small-business-owner-should-avoid

15 Fraud Warning Signs, False Employee Comp Claims

Courtesy of Andrew Harris, Jr - Liberty Insurance

Do you have an employee putting a claim in for workermen's compensation? Here are 15 fraud warning signs -- (PDF download)

Download information here
http://ow.ly/2NMgK

The Hidden Costs, Risks For Small Businesses from Health Care Law

by Kim Luu

"Here are some of the financial costs and business risks every business owner should be aware of, beyond the well-publicized $19 Billion cost estimate for additional paperwork.."

Read article here
http://preview.tinyurl.com/46hdw97

How to Smooth Things Over with a Dissatisfied Customer

Posted by Raj Khera - This is a guest blog post by Jill Tooley.

How do you handle a tricky situation and attempt to circumvent negative feedback before it’s published all over the web? Here are a few tips to help you address customer concerns and calm the waters before they rage out of control.

Read blog post here
http://blog.morebusiness.com/2010/09/how-to-smooth-things-over-with-a-dissatisfied-customer

12 Tips Starting Online Business

. . . & Creating a Website that Works! Weekly Audiocast by Women in Ecommerce™

Before you start an online business, there are questions you must answer and things to consider.

Here audio tips here
http://preview.tinyurl.com/4sq44cz

Download the PDF transcript here:
http://wecai.org/attachments/-01_Twelve_tips_to_start_an_online_business.pdf

Top 40 Business Resources for Work at Home Women

Did you know that women are starting small businesses at twice the rate of men? With flexible schedules, financial freedom, satisfying work, and more time to spend with your loved ones, it's no wonder why women are jumping on the entrepreneurial bandwagon.

With this new surge of women entering the entrepreneurial ranks, it will be imperative to your success to keep up with the latest small business trends, news and strategies.

View list here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/40-top-business-resources-for-work-at-home-women

Top 5 No No's for Mompreneurs

by Holly Reisem Hanna

As a mompreneur I know how tough it can be to juggle a new business, family and your personal life - honestly there never seems to be enough hours in the day. But just because you're strapped for time and/or money, it is not okay to cut corners and compromise your integrity. Make sure you're not committing these top 5 no-no's.

Read article here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/the-top-5-no-no%E2%80%99s-for-mompreneurs

11,520 Resources Starting an Online Business

Courtesy of Paras Chopra

Free, 40 Page guide (scroll down to view complete outline), covering topics on marketing, starting a business, blogging, podcasting and so much more.

Read more and download your copy here
http://paraschopra.com/business/free-business.php

Three Crucial Elements Needed for the Start-Up Business Owner

Courtesy of Denise O'Berry

[Please enjoy this guest post from my colleague Julie Anna Schultz of FamilyBusinessIdeas.com]

"Over the years that I have been working with online business owners I've noticed common traits. Each of these commonalities impact the success or failure of your business..."

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http://www.deniseoberry.com/index.php/2010/09/27/three-crucial-elements-needed-for-the-start-up-business-owner

How to Handle an Angry Client

by Tom Hopkins

"Too many salespeople, when faced with clients who range from dissatisfied to down right angry, choose the loser's path by postponing handling the situation. This results in one of two things happening. Either the angry client decides the problem isn't worth the aggravation and cools down (what every salesperson wishes would happen, but like many wishes, just thinking it won't make it so)..."

Continue reading...
http://www.salespractice.com/forums/p-21694.html

Free Small Business Owners Resource Guide

Provided courtesy of Denise O'berry

"If you're looking for the free Small Business Resource Guide, then you came to the right place. This guide is packed with resources for small business owners."

Click here to view details
http://www.smallbusinessmatters.com/whatspossible/resource_guide.html

4 Tips for Choosing a New Online Business Name

Posted by Nathan

The name you choose can have a tremendous impact on your SEO, marketing strategy, and attracting potential leads and customers to your website. Here are some tips to make sure that your domain name smells the sweetness of success.

Read article here
http://blog.morebusiness.com/2010/09/4-tips-for-choosing-a-new-online-business-name