Over the course of years, the Small Business Information site has grown with many topics and articles. However, readers have consistently picked certain articles more than others. Here is the all-time readers choice for the top ten articles on small business.
1. Limited Liability Company 101
As a business owner, you will be faced with many important decisions, including what business structure to use in your company formation. While many countries allow the typical structures of sole-proprietorship, partnership, or corporation for business ownership, Americans have the ability to form a limited liability company.
2. The Winning Elements of Business Proposals
There may be times in your small business life when your company will have to submit a business proposal to gain business from a larger corporation or government contact.
3. Best Small Business Opportunities
Whether you are starting a business or looking for new markets for your existing business, our big list of the the Best Small Business Opportunities will inspire your imagination and point you toward new profit centers.
4. Critical Steps to Writing a Business Plan
Writing a business plan can be an overwhelming task. These feelings often translate into immobilization or confusion as to how to start the business plan. Starting a business plan begins with the first step.
5. Collection Letter Secrets to Getting Paid
Hate collecting your money? Join the crowd. Recent OPEN Small Business Network Polls from American Express shows accounts receivables is the top cash flow concern of small business owners. Learn the secrets of collection letters and other mastery tips to ensure your customers pay.
Should your small business become a corporation? This is a question you need to ask during the start-up and evolution of your company. Learn what you need to know about incorporating your small business.
7. 5 Home Office Design Tips for Better Productivity
Is your home office design drab and uninspiring? Do thoughts of going into your office dampen your entrepreneurial spirit? It may be time to consider your office design and your productivity. You may not have the time or budget for an office design makeover, but a few simple ideas can go far in boosting your business productivity.
8. The 5 Myths of Sales Prospecting
Sales prospecting is a key activity for most sales driven small businesses. Take the time to revisit your assumptions about sales prospecting...the results will surprise you.
9. Financing Your Business by Private Placement
The one constant in the life of your small business will be the need for a cash infusion to jump start sales, expand into new markets, or continue to sustain growth. While there are a multitude of financing sources of funding available to small business owners, each source has its limitations and requirements. Private placements are an attractive alternative for growing companies.
10. Low-Budget High-Impact Marketing Plan
The secret to creating a high-impact marketing plan is to optimize your limited budget. A one-time radio ad blitz, glossy brochure, or flash-enabled website will quickly erode your budget and derail your marketing plans. Use low-budget marketing to get your message out to your customers on a regular basis, and watch sales revenue grow.
