Business Insights
ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
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The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting
May 2012 -
About 27 percent of employees telecommute at some point in a year. Employers should decide on policies before the first employee can be sent home to work. Here are some key areas for management to consider.
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Social Business: Doing Good and Doing Well, Too
April 2012 -
Social goals are secondary or ignored for most businesses, but they are the primary focus of new "social businesses." These for-profit companies exist to solve a social problem, but must sustain themselves financially.
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How to Fail in Business
March 2012 -
Blockbuster, Palm, Sears, Blackberry, Avon, and Kodak -- large companies, once leaders, are now in decline. Even small businesses can learn from their mistakes. Let's consider innovation, courage, cashing out/greed, and investments.
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A Primer on Foreign Corrupt Practices
February 2012 -
Gratuities, kickbacks, tips, commissions, sweetheart deals-—you may be treading on a minefield that could land you in legal trouble, if you don’t know the law about doing business abroad.
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The Importance of Outsiders
January 2012 -
Unlike public companies, private-held companies often select insiders such as key employees, family members, friends and investors for their boards. However, "outside” directors can have many advantages.
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Funding a business through private investors
December 2011 -
You may not be a Bernie Madoff, but you might end up with a securities violation if you don't raise money for your company the right way. Here's info on registering or obtaining an exemption when selling securities to raise capital.
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Pricing and Funding a Business
November 2011 - Tips are presented for determining the price a business should be, and for obtaining funding for its purchase.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Starting up a Business
October 2011 -
Becoming your own boss has a number of advantages, but also some pitfalls. Here are some of the business basics that any new or existing business owner should be mindful of.
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Trading “Freely”
September 2011 -
Could your business benefit from operating within a foreign trade zone? Foreign Trade Zones or Free Trade Zones are areas set up by local governments to encourage businesses to locate there to create jobs and increase economic growth.
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Cloud Marketing and Image
August 2011 -
Most businesses have a website and some online activity. However, very few are leveraging the vast opportunities that may be available to them. Most companies have an established website, but have you done anything lately to make your site more effective?
