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Is Every Customer a Good Customer?
Not always. Have a process in place to fire troublesome clients.

When It Feels Wrong To Be Right
Remember these rules when you're tempted to 'trust your gut.'

Pay Me!
How to get the money you're owned when no one seems to have any

Ramp Up Marketing in a Downturn
5 ways to save money and still get your message heard.

What Are You Afraid Of?
Our experts deconstruct your worst nightmares and show you how to deal.

Think Like a Negotiator
Knowing how to negotiate is always important, especially when cash is tight.

Get Creative with Cash Flow
In ordinary times, cash is merely king. When sales slump cash flow becomes emperor of the universe.

In This Economy, Everything's (Re)Negotiable
To ask for new terms on contracts, start when things are still manageable and avoid looking desperate.

Real-World Cost-Cutting Practices
These 4 companies are saving money in day-to-day operations. And they're doing it without affecting the customer experience.

5 Ways to Break the Silence Barrier
When your employees are scared, the best thing to do is get them talking.

If It's So Good, Why Offer it to Me?
5 ways to tell legitimate deals from stinkers.

Put People Before Profits
4 ways people-centric companies are investing in fun

New Ways to Engage Customers
Make sure these 3 crucial elements are part of your marketing plan.

The Next Hot Management Tool: A Paper Napkin
Simplify the essence of what your business is and where it's going.

Treasures From Trash
Outfit your business on the cheap , with a little digging and places like Freecycle.





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This cash calculator shows you how sales, credit and collections, payables and receivables, carrying inventory, and rapid growth can absorb your business' money.



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