Management & Operations
In This Economy, Everything's (Re)Negotiable
BY Robert Jones
To ask for new terms on contracts, start when things are still manageable and avoid looking desperate.6 Steps to Better Business Solutions
BY Sid Kemp
Learn to think like a business consultant, and turn your experience into expertise.Trade Policy: The Road Ahead
BY Tom Travis
Emerging trade policies contain a number of potential land mines that companies will have to watch out for, but Obama appears to be steering things in a positive direction.Sell Value, Not Price
BY Barry Farber
Find the price point that covers your costs and provides a profit margin.Set the Model for Office Behavior
BY Chris Penttila
Even seemingly trivial acts of incivility can lead to reduced employee productivity and loyalty.The Evolution of Protectionism
BY Tom Travis
Have the effects of cross-border trade influenced U.S. policy in favor of protectionism?The CORE Assessment
BY W. Rod Stern and Carol A. Brittain
How well will your company fare when statistics show 2 out of 3 small businesses fail? Use this analysis to find out.Turn Superstition into Marketing Gold
BY Jennifer Wang
When numbers are more than just numbers, they can be used to influence behavior, which should have business owners counting their blessings.Trade Issues 2009: A Roundup
BY Tom Travis
With a new administration, there's sure to be more changes to U.S. trade policy. Here are eight areas you should be paying particular attention to.You're Hired: A Project Management Primer
BY David Port
Celebrities may make for good TV, but they don't make very good project managers. Find out what Mr. Trump should be looking for in his Apprentice contestants.Real-World Cost-Cutting Practices
BY Mandy Feder
These 4 companies are saving money in day-to-day operations. And they're doing it without affecting the customer experience.Beware the Business Saboteur
BY Rich Mintzer
Read the cautionary tales of 3 entrepreneurs who were duped into bad business decisions but continued to thrive.Solutions to 4 Lost-Startup Problems
BY Guy Kawasaki
The honeymoon is easy. Once it's over, you have to meet problems head on.Why I Finally Quit
BY Employee X
One employee explains what drove him to resign.Recession Cost-Cutting No-Nos
BY Jennifer Wang
Resist the temptation to make these bad business decisions during the downturn.Can Silicon Valley Avoid a Wall Street-Like Meltdown?
BY Amanda C. Kooser
In the U.S. technology hub, it's become survival of the leanest.Know Your Return on Innovation
BY Chris Penttila
Endless ideas and prototypes don't mean anything if they're sitting on shelves. Get your innovations out there, and then get tracking.Business Mentoring
BY Kristen Henning
Years of managing and running businesses inspired one man to help others do the same.Virtual Help for Real Entrepreneurs
BY Pattie Simone
Learn the many roles a virtual staff can fill to help grow your business.Pedal-Powered Delivery Methods Save Big Bucks
BY Robert Jones
Bicycles offer a healthy, hassle-free alternative for entrepreneurs to deliver their products.5 Ways to Foil Hackers
BY Justin Petruccelli
Are you the only you out there? When it comes to protecting your identity, a bit of prevention is worth a megabyte of cure.Manufacturing Trends That Affect Your Business
BY Tamara Monosoff
When you add up all the extra costs, domestic manufacturing may be your best bet.
Best Cities for Small Business
Our 12th annual Hot Cities report will give you the lowdown on the nation's most dynamic cities for entrepreneurs.A Barter Economy
BY Robert Jones
Exchanging business services can help slash startup costs for some entrepreneurs.Finding the Right Price for Your Retail Products
Most retailers use a 50 percent markup, but be certain you calculate yours correctly.6 Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Startup
BY Brad Sugars
The economy may be sputtering, but entrepreneurs can still succeed with the right business model and cost controls.Ads by Google
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