Top 5 for the week of Dec. 8: Cost-cutting tips

Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 9:15 AM by Andrew Littell
Filed Under: Top 5

1. Employees work from home

2. Share your staff

3. Cash only

4. Cut back on travel when possible

5. Creative marketing tactics such as employee blogs

Source: Inc.com

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Top 5 for the week of Nov. 24: Cost-effective marketing

Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008 8:47 AM by Andrew Littell
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1. Informative email taglines

2. Scheduled follow up

3. Contribute to a blog

4. Create an affiliate program

5 .Consistent promotional materials

Source: Entrepreneur.com

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Top 5 for the week of Nov. 17: Thanking your customers

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:44 AM by Andrew Littell
Filed Under: Top 5

1. Freebies to valued clients

2. Reward programs

3. Client appreciation day

4. Free samples

5. Thank you notes

Source: National Federation of Independent Business

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Top 5 for the week of Nov. 3: Simplifying your business

Posted: Monday, November 03, 2008 1:37 PM by Andrew Littell
Filed Under: Top 5

1. Website FAQ's answering common questions

2. Bank analysis statements

3. Strategic hiring

4. Limit meetings

5. Create boundaries between work and home

Source: Entrepreneur.com

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Top 5 for the week of Oct. 13: Inexpensive Cell Phones

Posted: Monday, October 13, 2008 8:31 AM by Andrew Littell
Filed Under: Top 5

1. Palm Centro

2. Nokia 6263

3. Blackberry Pearl 8100 Series

4. Samsung SPH-M520

5. LG VX4500

Source: PCMag.com

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Top Five for the week of Oct. 6: Preparing for change

Posted: Monday, October 06, 2008 8:35 AM by Andrew Littell
Filed Under: Top 5

1. Look at corporate culture

2. Communicate with staff

3. Make sure employees are committed

4. Monitor systems and procedures

5. Plan ahead

Source: Score

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Top Five for the week of Sept. 29: Home office tips

Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 3:42 PM by Roland Jones
Filed Under: Top 5

1. Splurge on a chair
2. Create a cordless desk
3. Buy an inexpensive desk
4. Purchase art
5. Put up a whiteboard
 
Source: Outlaw Design

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