Articles filed under Kendall, Jim

• Senior care franchises: Slam dunk money makers?May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  As the American population continues to age, Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall explores the industry of senior care franchises.
  

   

• How to make your business matter to customersMay 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  Small business columnist Jim Kendall looks at how to make your business matter to customers. He gives an array of tips to local business owners.
  

   

• Small businesses returning to jobs marketplaceMay 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  Its been a while since many small businesses hired a new employee. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall looks at the process and offers tips on the best way to hire.
  

   

• Small business tax wrap-up brings good, bad newsApr 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  Theres good news and bad for small businesses about the just completed tax season. Small business columnist Jim Kendall expolores the issue.
  

   

• We read more e-books, but indie bookstores prosperApr 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  There's no doubt that E-books have taken a certain part of the market, so entrepreneurs must realize they must change how they serve customers. Small business columnist Jim Kendall looks at this trend.
  

   

• Ignore the shouting, ‘hold tight’ on health plansApr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  Employers will have to wait to see what changes will happen with health insurance and when they happen. Area experts suggest to "hold tight." Small Businss Columnist Jim Kendall looks at the healthcare issue.
  

   

• Face-to-face networking provides instant feedbackApr 2, 2012 12:00 AM
  Face-to-face networking is so much more effective than emails, tweets and other types of e-marketing that may or may not get read, says Lillian Bjorseth.
  

   

• Cloud computing plusses: Backup, document sharingMar 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  The primary reason for a small business to embrace the cloud is backup. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall looks at the technology and how it's used.
  

   

• Family business falters, then recovers with SBDC helpMar 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Roselle family business went through tough times and turned to the business center at a local community college to figure out how to turn things around. The advice helped and the business is on its way to getting back on track.
  

   

• Want new business? People, relationships still matter Mar 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  So how does a small business get in front of its marketplace? Two thoughts: Go with your strengths, and remember that traditional networking still works.
  

   

• Don’t ignore character traits when hiring employees Mar 5, 2012 12:00 AM
  Looking only at a prospective employee’s job skills and ignoring character traits is one of the mistakes small businesses tend to make when they hire. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall explores this issue.
  

   

• Successful entrepreneur shares start-up advice Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  Tom Walter first opened his business, a hot dog emporium 41 years ago. He since has started more than two dozen other businesses. He is now CEO of Tasty Catering Inc. in Elk Grove Village and shares his thoughts about launching a new buisness with Columnist Jim Kendall. One of his helpful tips, "Screen employees for skill, but hire for attitude."
  

   

• How to get your business ready for better times Feb 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  Climbing out of a recession should be more fun than falling into one. However, getting your business ready for what may be modestly better times ahead isn’t an easy task.
  

   

• Format changes, but books are still good sales tools Feb 13, 2012 12:00 AM
  E-books have changed the marketing dynamic entrepreneurs enjoyed when they handed their book to a prospect. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall looks at the trend.
  

   

• Is it time for your business to be on Facebook? Feb 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  How do you know whether your business should have a Facebook page? Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall reviews if you should be on Facebook and how to manage the task.
  

   

• New program focuses on high tech businesses Jan 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall looks at a new program that focues on high tech businesses in his weekly column.
  

   

• Trade show booth can help build brand, business Jan 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  We can expect an increase in trade show participation this year by small businesses, some experts say. Small business columnist Jim Kendall looks at the trend.
  

   

• Public sector can be worthwhile sales targetJan 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  The federal government can be an important source of sales for many small businesses. So, in fact, can state and local governments. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall looks at this issue.
  

   

• Five ways to help your business prosper Jan 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  Instead of New Year's resolutions, Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall gives five suggestions for your "Things to Do for My Business" list.
  

   

• Small businesses may have a happier New YearJan 2, 2012 12:00 AM
  No one knows for sure what the next year will bring, but several area experts say 2012 will be better for small businesses, says Columnist Jim Kendall.