FSB Small Business
June 25, 2009, 8:26 am

Make purchases without cash

In a tough economy, more business owners are conserving cash by bartering for the stuff they need. Would you recommend trading services?

Categories:   running a business
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November 17, 2008, 6:04 pm

What entrepreneurs are feeling: Fear

In tough times, entrepreneurs have every reason to feel anxious. How are you handling the downturn?

Categories:   running a business
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October 15, 2008, 6:05 pm

Outsized profits from tiny firms

How does your lean businesses outperform rivals with fatter payrolls? Share your success story here.

Categories:   running a business
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August 20, 2008, 9:49 am

Joy in Mudville

MLB teams can’t get enough of Lena Blackburne’s secret substance. Do you have a secret product? What are the challenges of keeping copycats away?

Categories:   marketing, running a business
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July 25, 2008, 10:34 am

Get a grip on your work week

FSB helps a small-business owner manage his time and business operations. What are your time-management tactics.

Categories:   running a business
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June 10, 2008, 12:16 pm

Healthcare biggest headache for small employers

The cost of health insurance continued its 20-year reign as the number-one issue worrying small-business owners, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Is this your primary worry? What actions do you hope the government will take to reform healthcare?

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April 11, 2008, 11:56 am

Your favorite business books

Bookstore shelves are packed with new titles for business owners. What are the books on your must-read list? What book has helped you the most in running your business?

Categories:   life, running a business
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March 24, 2008, 1:00 pm

Bakery on the rise

How can Avalon International Breads ease its management transition? What’s the best way for Avalon to boost sales? How should the firm train and manage employees? Talk back here.

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January 28, 2008, 1:01 pm

Luring clients and employees to shore

FSB helps the owners of a travel firm boost sales, fix their website, and retain a top-notch crew. What’s the best way for ShoreTrips to boost sales? How can it hire and retain quality employees? What steps can ShoreTrips take to optimize its website? Talk back here.

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January 22, 2008, 8:43 am

Overtime pay: A ticking time bomb

Jericho Mortgage owner Rod Cotner was shocked when his employees – including some with six-figure paychecks – filed a lawsuit seeking overtime compensation. What’s your take on overtime pay?

Categories:   running a business, salary
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