http://www.content4reprint.com/profile/robertschum-11938.xml Articles at Content for Reprint en-us http://www.content4reprint.com/business/customer-service/time-is-the-most-precious-resource-any-business-has.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/customer-service/time-is-the-most-precious-resource-any-business-has.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:41:22 +0000 What any small busines owner or manager does with both their own time and that of their prospects and customers can affect the success of the enterprise. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/start-up/if-the-sky-is-falling-be-careful-where-you-stand.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/start-up/if-the-sky-is-falling-be-careful-where-you-stand.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:22:25 +0000 As our economy dims and more companies downsize, many people will consider going into business for themselves. This article advise to look before you leap! http://www.content4reprint.com/business/small-business/a-master-mind-group-can-help-any-small-business-thrive.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/small-business/a-master-mind-group-can-help-any-small-business-thrive.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:59:26 +0000 Think tanks are not just for mega businesses. Small business owners and managers can employ this effective method to help steer their business ship. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/sales/86-of-holiday-shoppers-will-buy-from-businesses-that-offer-the-best-value.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/sales/86-of-holiday-shoppers-will-buy-from-businesses-that-offer-the-best-value.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:40:33 +0000 Only 14% of consumers are strict price-only shoppers. The silent majority do pay attention to price but are always more interested in true value. If the smaller business can provide that value, they can outsell not only their competitors but also the big boxes. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/in-business-now-more-than-ever-it-is-survival-of-the-prepared.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/in-business-now-more-than-ever-it-is-survival-of-the-prepared.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:06:05 +0000 Whatever your local economic climate, the savvy small business owner or manager can not only survive but thrive IF they have the three basic small biz tenets in place. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/advertising/multimedia/joe-the-plumber-needs-to-flush-vague-out-of-his-ad-pipeline.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/advertising/multimedia/joe-the-plumber-needs-to-flush-vague-out-of-his-ad-pipeline.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:54:39 +0000 95% of small business ads are vague. Ads that are vague do not produce results. Creating effective ads is all about using words that mean something. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/advertising/multimedia/some-simple-ideas-for-running-ads-that-get-results.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/advertising/multimedia/some-simple-ideas-for-running-ads-that-get-results.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:32:59 +0000 There is a good reason that most small business advertisements do not get results. These ineffective ads are not aimed at a specific audience, do not say what is in it for the reader or listener and rarely spell out what action should be taken. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/advertising/eliminate-these-six-marketing-mistakes-to-grow-your-business.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/advertising/eliminate-these-six-marketing-mistakes-to-grow-your-business.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:02:23 +0000 These six deadly blunders are being made every day in small businesses across the fruited plain. Assess your own operation and be sure you and your staff are not making these mistakes. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/deadlines-should-be-an-integral-part-of-your-business-plan.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/deadlines-should-be-an-integral-part-of-your-business-plan.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:25:50 +0000 All small business owners and managers need to build in a strategy for steadfastly meeting deadlines of all types Doing so will give any business an edge over their competitors. http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/the-solitary-secret-to-running-a-successful-small-business-eludes-many-entrepreneurs.htm http://www.content4reprint.com/business/entrepreneurship/the-solitary-secret-to-running-a-successful-small-business-eludes-many-entrepreneurs.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:33:10 +0000 Thousands of people start new businesses every day. Almost none of them know the true secret of success in starting, managing and keeping a business going. This article reveals the secret.