Business Tips

Leaders are supposed to be all knowing -- at least when it comes to their own company -- aren't they? That's why the three most hated words in leadership are simply: "I don't know... Read more

By Michael Thompson, Chairman-elect, SCORE NE Massachusetts   Once you’ve settled on your product (or service), the next challenge you’ll face is how to set the price. ... Read more

By Michael Thompson, Chairman-elect, SCORE NE Massachusetts   Marketing 101 used to teach only four P’s: product, price, placement, promotion. But today the focus has changed to “... Read more

MICHAEL COHEN, GEEKTIME JUN. 17, 2013    Entrepreneurs often fail at their first investment meeting. Here are five statements that turn off investors, and should be avoided if... Read more

By Leonard Fuld   founder and president of Fuld & Company, a Massachusetts-based firm that specializes in providing business intelligence to corporations. His latest book is ... Read more

By Brad Sugars is the founder and chairman of ActionCOACH, which has more than 1,000 offices in 34 countries Even small business owners who don't consider themselves innovative or... Read more

By Paul J.H. Schoemaker, founder and chairman of Decision Strategies Int. and Co-authored with Steve Krupp, CEO of Decision Strategies International, with helpful advice from... Read more

By Emily Maltby, writer, Wall Street Journal Small businesses may face penalties when the 'employer mandate' provision of the new healthcare law kicks in in 2014. The new rule... Read more

By Mike Michalowicz, CEO of Provendus Group, and a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journa   Did you know that your customers lie to you constantly? It’s not to... Read more

By Geoffrey James writes the Sales Source column on Inc.com, the world's most visited sales-oriented blog   Here is a four step process to hone your ability to successfully sell... Read more