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Technology That Can Ease Staffing Issues

written on March 27, 2008 by Barb Cagley

Developing and Implementing a Website

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Management Magic 2 Creating SelfManaged Employees

written on March 24, 2008 by Lee Nielsen

Employee Development

What could be more helpful than having all your employees doing exactly what is needed for success without having to worry about who is doing what, when and how? The most successful organizations are able to create a strong cadre of self managed employees who serve as role models for others and who are dependable in getting the right work done, on time and within costs.

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How To Create A Network Map

written on March 24, 2008 by Diane Helbig

Relationship Selling Strategies

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Marketing is an Art Choose your Brush Strokes WiselyStay tuned forThe Art of Bringing The Customer Back

written on March 24, 2008 by Rachel Torchia

Customer Retention

Back in the late 80's, I was very involved in the Cleveland Area Board of Realtors and Women's Council of Realtors. I was priviledged to hear a fascinating speaker who made a whole lot of good new fashioned common sense and he really made me think.

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Gross Margin The Potential for Profit

written on March 24, 2008 by Tom Gilbride

Business Financial Planning

The next line on a P&L is gross profit. Subtract COGS from net sales and you have gross profit. This number is frequently referred to as gross margin and is expressed as a percentage.

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Just Be

written on March 19, 2008 by Diane Helbig

Relationship Selling Strategies

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Going Up Make Sure Your Elevator Pitch Doesnt Let You Down

written on March 19, 2008 by Jeanne Bluffstone

COSE Home Business Network

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Surviving Recessionary Blues In A Shakey Economy

written on March 18, 2008 by Marsha Powers

Access to Capital

With last weekend's news on the Bear Stearn's meltdown, many small businesses are rightly concerned about how to best protect their business and personal assets. Added to this, elections, other market corrections, the US dollar getting beat up by the Euro and you may be reaching for an headache pill. Even if your company is doing well, you are probably now having the "What if?" blues for the next six to nine months. Here are ten simple, but essential, guidelines to use to protect your business and personal assets in an uncertain economy:

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Management Magic

written on March 18, 2008 by Lee Nielsen

Employee Development

Increase the possibility for achieving desired results by ensuring a few basics are working for you everyday. We get caught up in day-to-day operations and frequently lose sight of management basics. And the basics are key to reaching your goals.

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Unclaimed Research and Development Tax Credits

written on March 17, 2008 by William Riccio

Tracking Business Finances

Since 1981, the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit has been part of the U.S. law. Unfortunately, because of its complexity, many businesses, particularly small and mid-sized, have failed to take advantage of it; as it is a common misconception that R&D is performed exclusively by scientists in laboratory settings. However, once companies understand what constitutes as R&D, they typically find that activities performed during their day-to-day operations will qualify.

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Get Connected OnLine A Guide to Understanding Social Media Outlets

written on March 17, 2008 by Jason Therrien

Social Media

Social media involves one central theme–user-generated content. As opposed to traditional media such as television or radio, anyone can create and post content on the Internet regardless of their profession.

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CyrberCrime Part Two The effects of CyberCrime on your busines

written on March 17, 2008 by Steve Krisfalusy

Business Technology

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Great Sales Start With Listening

written on March 14, 2008 by Diane Helbig

Relationship Selling Strategies

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Defamation liability in internal investigations

written on March 13, 2008 by Rob Gilmore

Termination of Employees

Jackson v. City of Columbus, decided today by the Ohio Supreme Court, illustrates the importance of being thorough in all internal investigations of employee misconduct, and only disclosing the results of such investigations on a need to know basis.

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Tax Tips For Sole Proprietors

written on March 11, 2008 by Jeanne Bluffstone

COSE Home Business Network

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Why We Spoil Our Customers

written on March 10, 2008 by Rachel Torchia

Customer Retention

Picture this. . .

You are about to buy a new home or refinance your mortgage. You and your spouse, maybe with kids in tow, have an appointment to sign real estate papers. You are tired, stressed out and nervous about your closing.

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CyberCrime Part One What is it

written on March 10, 2008 by Steve Krisfalusy

Business Technology

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Grow Your Business Sincerely

written on March 10, 2008 by Diane Helbig

Relationship Selling Strategies

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The Darker Side of Goal Setting Why Goal Setting Fails

written on March 07, 2008 by Nicole Stika

Peer Advisory Groups

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Always Get a Ticket Number

written on March 05, 2008 by Laura Leggett

Telecommunications

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Open Source Alternatives to Mainstream Software

written on March 05, 2008 by Brad Nellis

NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

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Tips to Make Your Small Business Appear Larger

written on March 04, 2008 by Jeanne Bluffstone

COSE Home Business Network

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Cost of Goods Sold What does it cost to do what you do

written on March 03, 2008 by Tom Gilbride

Business Financial Planning

What does your company do? Some companies manufacture, some provide a service, others distribute. The second line on a P&L is entitled Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). It tells you how much money you spent doing whatever it is you do.

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The Foundation Of A Salesperson