As we enter the fourth month of 2013, we’ve already seen many changes in what we believed to be true late in 2012. Europe has fallen deeper into recession, as they’ve experienced three consecutive quarters […]
Most businesses, no matter the size, simply cannot operate in today’s increasingly cashless society without accepting credit and debit cards. However, as card processing fees are usually among the three highest expenses for business owners, […]
In today’s tough economic climate, more people are deciding to pursue their dreams by starting their own businesses. This entrepreneurial dream comes with promises of freedom and fulfillment, but as many people come to learn, […]
It seems more difficult than ever to have a conversation with a prospect these days—especially in professional services, like public relations and marketing. It’s as if there’s a special blacklisted hole for business development professionals. […]
As a business owner, you’re constantly evaluating growth strategies. In strong economic times, you may feel more confident in relying on organic growth—that is, through normal channels such as word-of-mouth, repeat customers and referrals, without […]
Times have never been more uncertain than they are now—especially in terms of the breadth and speed of technological advances, continued global economic fragility, and the ongoing lack of clarity about government policy and regulation […]
Data presents several positive benefits for customers and businesses—enabling great insights for companies to better serve their customers. However, as the amount of data grows daily, several businesses are now acknowledging that there is a […]
Your personal brand More and more people and companies are using the Internet to make decisions on everything from hiring employees to researching products and services before they buy. A recent survey by Cisco found […]
For the first time in a decade, the top tax rates for individuals and corporations are not equal. At the beginning of this year, the top individual tax rate returned to 39.6%, while the top […]
Dave Alwan’s grandfather opened a grocery store in Peoria, IL in 1947. Like so many families who own a small business, Dave grew up in the family business. As a teen-ager Dave learned the business […]
Creating a Business Niche in Maui Many of the oceanfront hotel properties on the Hawaiian island of Maui are so beautiful that guests rarely leave their cozy confines. Maui-based photographer Brian Ross felt it was […]
Trying to make your business more profitable? Well, then you’ve probably tried to make your business more efficient or invent a new product. However, studies have shown that a much better way for companies to […]
Everyone knows you can’t always trust what you read. Never has that been truer than when it comes to social media. According to a study conducted by Gartner Research, by 2014, between 10 and 15 […]
One rep on your current sales staff stays at or above quota, while the other has a difficult time consistently achieving the sales goals. Recently, you decided to hire a third salesperson. As soon as […]
Weathering the financial liquidity crisis of the past few years has reinforced for many financial executives an important maxim – don’t underestimate the role cash plays in the organization. What’s more, it has finally shifted […]
Automated Expense Management For many business owners who track and report expenses for business travel and entertainment (T&E) using traditional methods, the process can be a time consuming and frustrating one. These antiquated processes come […]
American Business Magazine strives to provide the small to medium sized business owners with the best possible tools for success. Part of our mission involves finding solutions to the unique marketing challenges of a small […]
The small- to medium-size business market in the United States is enormous. Depending on how you measure it—or whose data you believe— there are five to 15 million of these businesses, with perhaps three million […]
The small business environment is now more challenging than it has been in many years. Gone are the days of growing your business with hard work alone, as in today’s new business climate, entrepreneurs must […]
Dear Dave, My husband was laid off a few months ago. He has a degree in graphic design, and has been doing that ever since to make money. He made $6,000 during his best month, […]
Business owners and chief executives invest much of their lives working toward new heights and aspiring to be at the top, yet they rarely consider any negative aspects of reaching their ultimate goal. When those […]
You’ve had this idea in your head, but there’s just one big problem: you don’t have the money and resources to make your dream a reality, so you have to turn to others for financial […]
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