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Year-end planning gets more complex
As credit tightens, owners need to rethink their entire credit strategy. Paying down debt may not be the best idea.
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ScootCoupe built for two
It was 1990, and times were tough. The country was battling a recession and fighting a war in the Persian Gulf. The savings and loan crisis was hitting its peak. Oil prices were at a record high.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Managing employees through the holidays
In this economy, the usual issues of productivity and time off are more stressful as businesses try to do more with less.
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BOOTSTRAP MARKETING
Ads need wordsmiths, not blacksmiths
Building a business in a stalled economy requires tenacity, creativity and resourcefulness. When you focus these traits upon your marketing communications, you bring in new sales and customers even in tough times.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Young Popsy Cakes entrepreneur wins national award
Teen entrepreneur from Ferguson High wins national award with her cupcakes on a cookie stick.
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Digital interface design firm The Skins Factory takes off
If you're a Star Trek fan, you wouldn't pay to download a desktop background image from the upcoming movie....
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SMALL BUSINESS
Many corporate gifts going to charity
Economic hardship, both globably and locally, has many small business owners aiming for smaller festivities...
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SMALL BUSINESS
Some firms can't spend for tax break
A revised Section 179 rule lets businesses deduct instead of depreciating -- but you have to spend money fi...
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BOOTSTRAP MARKETING
Customers enjoy haggling over price
Would you haggle over a price? Nearly everyone, if asked, says, ''No way!'' Most research confirms that sho...
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SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE
Yummy in My Tummy offers organic baby food
Like many parents, Karen and Michael Stanley wanted to give their daughter the best when she was born 17 mo...
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Support system can help owners navigate rough waters
Small business owners can find help to get through these tough economic times from government-sponsored org...
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