Small businesses don't need to have an online store to use the web effectively. Here are some money-saving, time-saving ideas that will increase your profits, build your customer base, and even sell products without actually having to put up a website. Like all other o5.com's recipes for life, these tips are practical and concrete—and tested by small business owners like … [Read more...] about How Businesses Can Save and Make Money Through the Web
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How to Save Money on Promotions
Small businesses don't have million-dollar marketing budgets to push their brands. And thankfully, they may not need them. Here are a list of great money-saving tips so you can build your brand equity and consumer awareness even on a shoe string budget. This proves that with a little creativity and a clear communication goal, you can really get your small business of the … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on Promotions
How to Track and Avoid Bookkeeping Errors
Big businesses have the advantage of having a professional accountant whose sole job is to watch the numbers. Small home business owners, or even self-employed consultants or freelancers, have to do bookkeeping themselves--on top of everything else the business demands. With this set-up it's quite possible for you to make bookkeeping errors. Mistakes happen, but when those … [Read more...] about How to Track and Avoid Bookkeeping Errors
5 Reasons to Drop a Client
They say 'the client is always right,' especially for business start-ups that are still trying to build a portfolio and a decent profit margin. However, there are cases when you need to drop an account because it takes away time and resources away from either nurturing good clients or looking for better ones. So how do you know when it's time to say, 'Enough is enough!' … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Drop a Client
5 Steps for Starting a Childcare Business
Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for a way to earn extra money? Why not build a business around something you know better than anyone else—child care. For years, you've entertained, fed, taught, and taken care of your own kids. You've made your home a safe and loving place, and have probably read up extensively on positive discipline, child development, and educational … [Read more...] about 5 Steps for Starting a Childcare Business