http://smartsmallbusiness.net Articles and Information on Small Business Fri, 16 May 2008 19:11:08 GMT Article Site Master Version 3.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Steps-Successful-Joint-Venture/115 A successful joint venture marketing effort is the goal of many small businesses, and is a great way to increase market visibility and profits. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Want-Work-Home/160 Here are some important points to take note of if you want to work from home. working from home is a dream occupation for many people, but only a few of us will dare to trudge that path. As long as you keep to your basic principles, keep focused, learn how to motivate yourself, be patient and learn how to manage your time properly, you CAN have the best of both worlds. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Small-Business-Marketing/28 "What do you do?" It just might be one of the most asked questions there is, at least here in America. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Small-Business-Tax-Tips/66 Here are seven ways for owners of small businesses to save money on their taxes. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Want-Remembered/159 Send handwritten notes. That applies whether you're a guy or a gal. It's not about being touchy-feely, it's about maintaining good business relationships with the people you know and the prospects you meet. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Small-Business-Opportunities/37 You may find this Newsletter a little long winded but it's for a good cause: It's all designed for Your Success! Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Yeah-Lonely-Top/201 Sometimes when you run a business you feel as lonely as the Maytag repairman. Loneliness and isolation are very common problems for business owners. You sit at your desk wondering if you are steering your business in the right direction. When faced with a decision, you worry that you may be making a mistake or missing an opportunity. You get frustrated because you have no one to talk to about all the problems and decisions you have to make everyday. When you have a confidential matter you can't discuss with employees, family members, or friends you suffer in silence because you don't have an advisor to turn to. And unless your spouse is an MBA, he or she probably doesn't have the answers you need either. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Truck-Detailing-Shop-Business/145 As an entrepreneur you can learn a lot by following the real life case studies of other entrepreneurs. Often the text books in school leave out the beginning details and the juicy part of how it all comes together and is created out of nothing but a thought. I have an interesting case study for you and it explains how my company got into the truck detailing business. This is a funny story. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/Small-Business-Suggestion-Box/62 A suggestion box is a really good idea for your business. It can help you get valuable feedback from your customers -- feedback that they don't normally think to share with you. Whether your business is a brick and mortar location or purely virtual, it's important to hear from your customers. Here are some tips for success. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT http://smartsmallbusiness.net/What-Motto/173 Company mottos can easily be printed on a business card. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:00:23 GMT