Articles: December 17, 2003 |
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting a business. So, this week I thought I would address a few of the more common legal issues most new businesses face. But first, l...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: A key investor in my business has suggested that I hire a consultant to do a SWOT Analysis to help plan for the future. I try not to argue with my investors, but I'm not so sure I need to have this...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: I started my business about a year ago and everything is going fine. We're growing and making a profit, but the stress of running the business is really starting to get to me. I spend more time wor...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: My youngest son wants to borrow $5,000 to start his own business. My wife is afraid to tell him no. She thinks we should just give him the money and not expect anything in return. I disagree. He do...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: One of my key employees is giving me trouble. He has started showing up late for work and has developed a bad attitude in general. The rest of my employees are complaining since they are having to ...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: My company is really in hot water with one of our best customers.I can't reveal exactly what happened, but suffice it to say thatwe really dropped the ball and the customer is furious. I'm noteven ...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: When it comes to succeeding in business, which do you thinkis more important: education or experience? -- Regina M.A: Regina, have you seen the television show, Fear Factor? If you haven't seen it ...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Normally in this column I dispense highly-intelligent small business advice in response to thought-provoking questions submitted by future and fellow entrepreneurs. This week, however, I have a couple...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: How important is the name of a business? Should the name ofa business reflect what the business does or is it better to comeup with something catchy and easy to remember?-- Randy P.A: What's in a n...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: I really want to start my own business, but I have no idea what business would be best suited for me. I'm also eager to getstarted, but I don't want to pick the wrong business just becauseI'm impat...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Diversity in the WorkplaceBy Judith Lindenberger, MBA and Marian Stoltz-Loike, Ph.D.As you look around your office, is everyone just like you? Probably not. The demographics of the American workforce ...
Judith Lindenberger and Marian Stoltz-Loike | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: I would like to start an online dropshipping business, but I have no idea how to get started. I would like to specialize in giftware and accessories. Where do I find products and how do I get set u...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: I'm starting an online specialty shop that sells gifts and home accessories. I want to be able to have items dropshipped to customers through my site. I already have a Web site and a domain reserve...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire nextmonth. I'll be 65. Am I too old to start a business? -- Milton A.A: Milton, congratulations on your pending retirement. I find itadmirable ...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
Q: I just discovered that for the past six months I have been billing a client half of what I should have been. Should Ijust include the total of the past due balance on his next billor contact him fi...
Tim Knox | Business Articles | December 17, 2003
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