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Show Me the Money: Online Financial Services
Digital Library > Acquiring and Managing Finances > Loans “Show Me the Money: Online Financial Services” With the rise of the Internet, the benefits of online financial services keep escalating. Looking for a loan? Instead of just calling on local banks, spend some time on the Web. By tapping a larger pool of providers, you may get a better rate…
When Good Deeds Run Afoul
Digital Library > Operations and Technology > Suppliers “When Good Deeds Run Afoul” Ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s has a reputation for being a socially responsible business. But it learned — the hard way — to proceed with caution when combining benevolence with business. For example, co-founder Ben Cohen learned of a bakery that hired the homeless and used…
Simplicity Sells: The Unplugged Moment
Digital Library > Defining and Serving a Market > Business conditions “Simplicity Sells: The Unplugged Moment” Today our lives are divided into two realms. Part of the day is spent in the Internet world, where we’re working as fast as we can, as hard as we can. Yet when we’re not in high gear, we want to completely "unplug" and…
Developing a Mission Statement
A well-constructed mission statement guides your company: focusing each employee’s work, defining your customer image and steering you through tough choices. We’ll show you how to create a compelling, effective mission statement.
Choosing Your Form of Business
Choosing the right business entity got you waffling? Should you form a partnership? Perhaps a limited liability corporation would offer the protection members need. Here’s what to ponder about before you decide.
How Effective Hiring Practices Can Propel Business Growth
Digital Library > Human Resources Management > Interviewing job applicants “How Effective Hiring Practices Can Propel Business Growth” There are ways to probe a job candidate, obtain essential information to make an informed decision, and not violate the law in the process. This article will help your company find the perfect candidate legally. Know the law before conducting any job…
Losing to Win, and Carving a High-Tech Path to Success
Underpromise, manage performance and overdeliver.
Do You Have an Action Plan for Growth?
Answer these six questions to get on a faster track.
Cash Flow: Your Company's Fuel Gauge
Use your cash-flow statement as a management tool.