17 Jan 2013
By Tannette Johnson-Elie You’ve got a minute or less in which to talk about yourself and your job to a stranger. It could be a potential investor, buyer or client. Can you present your ideas on the spot and in a way that entices that person to want to…
14 Jan 2013
By Tannette Johnson-Elie Many entrepreneurs take pride in starting new business ventures that create jobs and nurture and develop people. But good companies are only as good as the men and women who work for them. No matter how well-intentioned a small business entrepreneur may be in wanting…
12 Dec 2012
By Tannette Johnson-Elie As 2013 approaches, many small business owners are thinking about the New Year and what it can bring to their business. While it’s critical for entrepreneurs to plan for the future, it’s also important to reflect on the past year and the lessons learned.
5 Dec 2012
by Tannette Johnson-Elie With the New Year approaching, many small business entrepreneurs are thinking about strategies to help make their ventures more successful in 2013. Among obvious areas where many may hope to see improvement are cash flow and budgeting, sales and marketing, customer service, technology and organizational development….
15 Nov 2012
By Tannette Johnson-Elie Only little more than a week is left before Black Friday, the retail extravaganza that kicks off the holiday shopping season which now include Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. For small businesses owners that hope to capitalize on this festive time of year, advance planning…
8 Nov 2012
By Tannette Johnson-Elie Many small businesses on the East Coast were slam-dunked by Sandy and now face a snowstorm. The devastating hurricane last week left millions without power, causing billions of dollars in damage and a number of lost lives. As witnessed by Hurricane Sandy, no one can…
17 Oct 2012
By Tannette Johson-Elie Many entrepreneurs commit the time to planning and hard work to take their businesses from concept to reality. They have big goals of building a successful company, but as they grow, many fail to revisit their plans to ensure they’re on track with their goals. …
27 Sep 2012
By Tannette Johnson-Elie Of the online networking sites available, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for professionals and entrepreneurs to network and make the connections to succeed in the business world. LinkedIn can be a great resource for researching your industry and can open doors to key connections and…
20 Sep 2012
By Tannette Johnson-Elie Is the mood in your workplace negative? Is absenteeism high? Are the employees who show up disengaged from their work? If you answered a resounding “yes” to those questions, then it could signal that employee morale is an issue within your company.
10 Sep 2012
By Tannette Johnson-Elie With social media being all the rage nowadays, many small business owners may be tempted to set up free profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other popular social networks instead of establishing the customary company website. While social media has become an essential tool for…
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