Q: Steve – I really think you should warn people about the increasing dangers coming from scam artists who are targeting small business. Our business had several thousand dollars illegally transferred out of our bank account recently and my banker
Things To Consider When Selling Your Business
Q: We have a successful business that we started 25 years ago and now we would now like to sell the business to one of our employees. The business will gross approximately $500,000.00 this year, we have very few liabilities, and do not want to
Weighing Risk vs. Opportunity
Q: We hear so much about taking a risk in business. I have found that risk-taking is over-rated. A smart, savvy small business owner usually is not a big financial risk taker. We are actually a fairly conservative lot, so
What kind of business can I start if I don’t have a lot of time or money?
Q: I was recently laid off from my job of 10 years. I don’t really have any savings. Could I start a business somehow given my circumstances? Even if I could do something part-time until I get another job would
I’m getting ready to retire and want to give my business to my son. How do I do that?
Q: I am getting ready to retire and want to give my business to my son. How do I do that? Jerry M. Oklahoma City, OK A: When my father was still alive, he was quite generous with his children.
How To Succeed As A Small Business Online
Q: Steve – Do you think it is really possible for the small guy to make money online? It all seems so dominated by Amazon and Google. What are small businesses supposed to do? Inez O, Nashville, TN A: Back
Breaking Up With A Bad Employee
Q: I have an employee who simply is not working out. I run a very busy, 10-person call center and we don’t have time for the distractions this person creates. While I have let people go before, I was wondering
Twitter: A Mea Culpa
To say I received a little feedback on my column regarding Twitter and business last week would be a vast understatement. Let’s just say I didn’t rave about Twitter, and in return, a lot of people did not rave about
Do I really need to use Web 2.0 tools on my site?
Q: Hi Steve! I listened and watched a webinar you did today and have a question: Do I really need to use Web 2.0 tools on my site? It is a simple site that explains my business and not much
Managing Employee Waste
Q: I own a very successful string of salons with five locations and 25 employees. While I love my employees, I can’t believe how much they waste – shampoo, supplies, time, etc. I have talked about this problem until I