Posted March 5th, 2009 by ybo

Trade shows are a great way to meet potential clients, size up the competition, and soak up industry trends.
And they can be beneficial whether you’re participating or attending, says Charles Malek, president of Wine Master Cellars. Wine Master Cellars, a Denver, Colo.-based company that specializes in wine storage, exhibits in four to seven shows yearly. Read more…
Posted February 4th, 2009 by ybo

Before you can successfully seal a business deal, you need to determine the other party’s negotiating style. Here’s how to work with the four styles of negotiators to reach a win-win situation. Read more…
Posted January 13th, 2009 by ybo

That shoebox full of receipts and I’ll-get-to-it-later attitude toward your business bookkeeping isn’t going to cut it anymore. Lax accounting costs you money and valuable time you could be spending running and growing your business.
Fortunately, avoiding common bookkeeping faux pas is easier than you think. Try these tricks to keep your business finances in order and make life easier. Read more…
Posted December 9th, 2008 by ybo

The theft of personal customer information poses a threat to businesses large and small—and their customers. In many cases, protecting customer data is more important for small companies than for larger ones. Read more…