Start or Re-Assess Your Business Progress

If you are already in business or thinking about starting a new business, there is an online “How-To” interactive guide to help you with all aspects of starting, growing or turning around a current business.
This guide is available at no charge and covers ten (10) specific business management topics that are common to all types [...]

Innovative Marketing to Build Business

Dear Captain BUZ:
My business is hanging in there so far given the current economic woes, but I could really benefit from some innovative marketing ideas to give sales that extra push. Do you have any suggestions?
Taz, VA
Hi Taz:
One of the most effective yet underutilized resources in effective marketing are your customers. Finding ways to further [...]

Business Mentoring and Counseling

Dear Captain BUZ:
Is there anyone I can talk to about my ideas for starting, growing and succeeding in my own business?
Charron, TN
Hi Charron:
Surprisingly, there are a variety of programs across the U.S. that provide experienced mentoring, counseling and resources at no charge regarding virtually all aspects of launching, growing and sustaining your own business. Depending [...]

Business Funding and Tax Incentives

Dear Captain BUZ:
What’s the latest news on any funding or tax incentives for small businesses?
Aimon, AZ
Hi Aimon:
Stimulus incentives for small business continue to evolve with the following latest and greatest developments:
Business Funding
Revisions to U.S. SBA Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program promises increased funds for small businesses:

What’s an SBIC? An SBIC is a privately [...]

Biz Tip

No Cost/Low Cost Marketing

Communication with existing and potential customers does not have to empty your pockets. Identity, web presence, and social media are just a few methods for getting the word out about what you offer and all can be done for no or low cost.