Jim Kendall
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How to reinvent your businessNov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Brian Basilico knew it was time to remake his company “when I stopped being able to pay myself.” Donna Zoellick knew a new direction was needed because “I wasn't getting...
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Do you need insurance against employee lawsuits?Nov 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Got your list of things to think about handy? Here's an item to add: Employment practices liability insurance, or EPLI, coverage that management attorney Gary Wincek say...
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Small business outlook for next year: C+Nov 09, 2010 10:00 pm - For small businesses, 2011 may look a lot like 2010, which may not be a bad thing. According to a more-or-less annual survey of business owners who read my Business Owne...
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Five years later, entrepreneur 'hoping to pay myself'Nov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - It was September 2005 when Penny Vickas put her plan in place: Creating what was then a part-time gift basket business that would provide a safety net if she lost her jo...
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Employee Internet use at work raises issuesOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Remember when the primary concern you had about employees' personal use of your company PCs was how much time they spent watching the NCAA basketball tournament? Those m...
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Saying 'thank you' can boost your bottom lineOct 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Lillian Bjorseth thinks we should say “thank you more often. Sounds like Mom, except Bjorseth's mind-your-manners advice can be an effective way to keep referrals and t...
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Businesses turn to dietitians for adviceOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - If you'd rather hit the vending machine for chips and a soft drink than meet with your accountant or face your production manager, it might be time to call your dietitia...
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Time will tell if act helps small businessesOct 05, 2010 11:00 pm - In spite of the buzz, don't expect a torrent of money from the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act signed last week by President Barack Obama. On the other hand, CPA Greg...
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Is a startup your best bounce-back option?Sep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - You could be right. The best bounce-back response from the job you no longer have could be to start your own business. But do some serious thinking before you rent that ...
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Startups must assess staying powerSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - You're square with your attorney and accountant, you have a designer working on your new business' website, and you've answered the who's-going-to-buy-what-I'm-selling q...