Archive for October, 2008
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Importance of Budgets
This is the time of year when business owners should start planning for the year ahead. That means establishing a budget. Whether they’re in the early phases of starting their businesses or just hate taking the time to make accurate financial projections, many small business owners have never tackled the budgeting process. But budgeting should […]
No Comments » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Small Business Owners See Benefits in Online Social Media
When asked if they believe that online social networking has a place in the business world, 55 percent of small business owners said “yes,” according to a recent survey conducted by online payroll service SurePayroll. The survey also indicated that one out of five small business owners polled had obtained at least one new customer […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Technology, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Monday, October 20th, 2008
Small Business Tip of the Week
When it comes to disputes between employees, there are two ways to approach them—settle them after they’ve reached their boiling point or prevent them from ever starting in the first place. I suggest preventing them, and one way to start doing this is to take a close look at your company policies and identify any […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Friday, October 17th, 2008
“Mobile Phone Dermatitis’
I hate talking on my cell phone, or any phone for that matter, but now the British Association of Dermatologists has given me one more reason to hate my nickel-plated nemesis—“mobile phone dermatitis” (yeah, that’s an actual term).
Mobile phone dermatitis is a red, itchy rash that occurs on people’s ears and cheeks as a result […]
No Comments » - Posted in Technology, Random thoughts by Megan Dorn
Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Crowd Sourcing
I saw a Crest toothpaste commercial recently starring famous chef Emeril Lagasse. Since 2003, Procter & Gamble has used his catchphrase “Bam!” for its Crest Whitening Expressions brand, but as it rolls out its new Wintergreen Ice flavor, P&G is planning to attach a new catchphrase to the brand. In conjunction with YouTube, P&G is looking […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Multicultural Marketing
The American cultural landscape is rapidly changing. As of today more than 40 percent of the American population can trace its ancestry through Ellis Island. By the year 2050, the number of Hispanic Americans will double to comprise one-third of the population, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Asian-American population will nearly […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Monday, October 13th, 2008
Small Business Tip of the Week
I figure that on Monday mornings we’re all trying to catch up and get back into the swing of things. I mean come on, who has time to read a lengthy post while sifting through an inbox overflowing with emails from the weekend? So from here on out Monday mornings are set aside for the […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Friday, October 10th, 2008
Do You Email Under the Influence? Try ‘Mail Goggles’
Google you’ve done it again!
Google’s new test feature, “Mail Goggles,” part of the free Gmail service, can save those who send the occasional (or frequent) tipsy (or inebriated) email a whole lot of regret and an even bigger headache in the morning.
Picture this. You’re out with your friends having a great time. One drink turns […]
