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Make purchases without cash

emilymaltby — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:26:43 +0000

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

What entrepreneurs are feeling: Fear

scowley — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:04:19 +0000

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

Outsized profits from tiny firms

emilymaltby — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:05:53 +0000

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

Joy in Mudville

emilymaltby — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:49:32 +0000

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?

Get a grip on your work week

scowley — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:34:14 +0000

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

Healthcare biggest headache for small employers

emilymaltby — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:16:37 +0000

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?

Your favorite business books

emilymaltby — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:56:48 +0000

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?

Bakery on the rise

emilymaltby — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:00:13 +0000

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.

Luring clients and employees to shore

emilymaltby — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:01:47 +0000

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.

Overtime pay: A ticking time bomb

scowley — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:43:51 +0000

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?

Unlimited partnership: Couples in business

scowley — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:12:43 +0000

Have you tried to do business with your romantic partner? Have thoughts about our profiled partnerships? Join the discussion.

Office nomads unite in 'coworking' offices

scowley — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:52:22 +0000

Have you tried out a shared coworking space? What did you think?

When 'big' business becomes 'too big'

scowley — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:46:06 +0000

FSB's new columnist, psychoanalyst Alexander Stein, helped one entrepreneur explore the roots of his trepidation about corporate growth. What do you think of his conclusions? Does your workplace need psychoanalysis? Join the discussion here.