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Web site of the week for the week of November 23

Andrew Littell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMT

WBSonline.com is a great resource for a variety of issues. You can browse timely articles or read up on topics like funding, human resources and technology. ...(read more)

Top 5 for the week of November 23: Managing Payables

Andrew Littell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:53:00 GMT

1. Negotiate terms 2. Cooperative buying 3. Automatic payments 4. Tighten spending 5. Reevaluate existing accounts Source: Entrepreneur.com...(read more)

Guest List -- Sunday, November 22

Andrew Littell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Small Biz Summit Earlier this week, small business owners gathered at the Treasury Department to meet with members of the administration to discuss ways to loosen funding. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner pledged the administration's continuing support to helping small business owners secure credit. Kevin Galvin, owner of Connecticut Commercial Maintenance, attended the summit and will tell us about his impressions of the event. Buy A Share With the credit crisis making bank loans harder to...(read more)

Top 5 for the week of November 16: Boosting Productivity

Andrew Littell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT

1. Cross-train staff 2. Set standards 3. Encourage leadership 4. Limit distractions 5. Software for CRM and contact management Source: WSJ.com...(read more)

Web site of the week for the week of November 16

Andrew Littell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Less Accounting provides simple software to help you manage your books. The site also links to a handy iPhone app. ...(read more)

Guest list -- Sunday, November 15

Andrew Littell — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:16:00 GMT

Tommy Baldwin, owner of Tommy Baldwin Racing, is something of a rarity in the world of national sports teams. He's a small businessman. Baldwin had worked for many successful NASCAR teams over the years, but when the economy went south, he found himself unemployed. Baldwin decided to set out on his own and create his own racing team. Find out how he has landed sponsors and secured funding for his team in these difficult economic times. Panelists --Jennifer Hill, Vice President at Astia, a non-profit...(read more)

Guest List -- Sunday, November 1

Andrew Littell — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Small Biz Newsmakers: Karen Mills, SBA Administrator President Obama recently outlined his proposal to help small business owners secure funding during these difficult economic times. President Obama urged Congress to increase the maximum size of SBA loans and also pledged to support community banks. Karen Mills, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, discusses this proposal and other issues currently effecting small business owners. Community Banks In response to the increasingly...(read more)

Web site of the week for the week of October 26

Andrew Littell — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:11:00 GMT

40Billion.com is a new peer-to-peer lending site that connects business owners and investors. Simply create a fundraising profile with your company's information and funding needs. Your company can then be viewed by potential investors. ...(read more)

Top 5 for the week of October 26: Sales Books

Andrew Littell — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:09:00 GMT

"Never Eat Alone" - Keith Ferrazzi "Close Like the Pros" - Steve Marx "Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling" - Sam Richter "Selling to Big Companies" - Jill Konrath "Getting to Closed" - Stephan Schiffman Source: SalesTeamTools.com...(read more)

Guest List -- Sunday, October 25

Andrew Littell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:58:00 GMT

Short-term employment is pretty much a given at College Hunks Hauling Junk. Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman started the business as a summer job while they were in college and to this day, most of their employees are students who only work a few months at a time. Despite the abbreviated length of service for many of the men and women, Soliman and Friedman still invest time in hopes of building future leaders. The business' motto is "Let Tomorrow's Leaders Haul Your Junk Today." There are four core...(read more)