Quantcast
Channel: Susan Solovic – Business 2 Community
Browsing all 95 articles
Browse latest View live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Is Your Business Suffering Because You’re a Bad Boss?

No one can understand the stress and frustration of building a business unless you’ve been there. Even your employees who work in the trenches with you daily can’t comprehend the amount of tension,...

View Article



Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

It’s Tax Time! Three Tips to Help Save Money

Caught up in March Madness frenzy? Don’t forget it’s also tax season. The filing deadline – Monday, April 15 – is just around the corner, and while you can’t escape paying Uncle Sam, don’t pay more...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Is Over-Billing Hurting Your Bottom Line?

As more and more small businesses work with independent contractors, they’re also more exposed to billing abuses. Over-billing is a significant cost – experts believe that over-billings cost...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What’s Your Company’s Pink Cadillac?

You’ve most likely seen those famous Pink Cadillacs in your community. They’re the coveted prize for being a top independent consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics and one of the primary reasons their...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

10 Ways to Market Your Small Business on a Shoestring Budget

Famed author Mark Twain once said, “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.” But advertising can be expensive, and in a tight economy, many small businesses cut their...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Three Tips to Help Your Sales Soar

No matter what type of business you’re in, you’re in the business of selling. And many small business owners admittedly don’t like sales. They are passionate about their product or service, but when...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Top Five Business Etiquette Pet Peeves

This week (June 2-8, 2013) is National Business Etiquette Week. I often run into people who think worrying about proper etiquette is passé. Personally, I couldn’t disagree more. In today’s fast-paced,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Celebrate and Contemplate Growth During Small Business Week

Happy National Small Business Week! Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring the first National Small Business Week. Every year since then, the sitting President has...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Happy Independence Day to America’s Entrepreneurs

This week, we celebrate America’s independence. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring our country’s independence from Great Britain. This national holiday, commonly...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Smooth Sailing to Small Business Success

There’s a lot of bad customer service out there today. So much so, that when you receive really fantastic service, you’re amazed. This happened to me last week on a cruise with my family. First off,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Bring Customers Back with a Loyalty Program

My friends refer to me as the coupon queen because I’m always looking for a great deal. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I’m constantly signing up for loyalty programs. In fact, last...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Turn Your Passion into a Sustainable Business

Entrepreneurial guru, Michael Gerber says, “Process makes the ordinary business, extraordinary.” There’s no doubt that process can help create a sustainable, scalable business — one that can have...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The Social Media Dilemma: Managing Business Benefits And Personal Risks

By now, you probably understand the huge impact social media is having on the world today. For millions of Americans, social media is a prevalent part of their personal and professional lives. And...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Don’t Forget Who Brought You to the Dance

As they used to say when I was growing up, “Don’t forget who brought you to the dance.” While this is good advice for a courtship, it’s not realistic for a product-driven company. Most likely, the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Don’t Put Your Prospects to Sleep: Excite Them with Value

Have you ever sat through a sales presentation where the presenter drones on and on about the history of the company and how great their product or service is? Talk about the perfect cure for...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Build Your Business Brand: 5 Tips for Becoming a Celebrity Expert

The dictionary defines a celebrity as someone with fame. And in the past, achieving celebrity status was enjoyed only by people who soared to the top in fields such as acting, national sports,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Get Your Small Business Growing: Get Creative

As a history major, I understand the past is a great teacher. We learn from our experiences and they can serve as a solid base upon which to build. However, as they say, “If you keep doing the same...

View Article


Adding Friends and Family as Employees Could Lead to Personal and...

Hiring your first employee is a big step for any small business owner. Employees add a new dimension of risk to your business. Because you’re venturing into uncharted waters, many business owners...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

To Hire or Not to Hire Your First Employee? 4 Decision-Making Tips.

There was good news last week from the job front. According to the ADP National Employment Report, private sector employment increased by 130,000 jobs in October. The report also found that small...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Successful Entrepreneurs Are Doers, Not Whiners

Calling in sick? Something I’ve rarely done in my career. In fact, once when I was an executive in the corporate world, the head of HR asked me to leave because I was too sick to be at work. Turned...

View Article
Browsing all 95 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images