Category Small Business

How To Negotiate During Tough Economic Times: A Guide for Small Law Firms

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Economic downturns are an inevitable part of the business cycle. When they hit, small law firms often feel the impact first and most intensely. Whether it’s a recession, market volatility affecting client industries, or changes in legal demand, reduced client…

Marketing Expenses – First or Last to Go?

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You have undoubtedly heard the expression that cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. For small businesses, it is often the line between keeping the “doors open or closed”—survival or shutting down. When money becomes tight, small business owners…

Increase Quality – Increase Sales – Increase Profits

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In a highly competitive marketplace with fears of possible inflation and customers being more astute about what they are purchasing, small businesses often feel pressure to keep their prices low to attract and retain customers. However, operating on razor-thin margins…

Plan for an Unpredictable Future

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In today’s global world, where economic shifts are happening at warp speed and consumer behavior can change overnight, small businesses face an enormous challenge: planning for an unpredictable future. Unlike large corporations with buffers of capital and teams of analysts…

How an Advisory Board Can Help a Small Business Grow

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Operating a small business is both gratifying and challenging, to say the least. Businesses are limited by cash, competition, changing markets, new industry developments, etc. A successful yet frequently overlooked strategy to help small businesses conquer these difficulties and attain…

Management Concerns of a Small Business

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The challenges of operating a small business are more complex and dynamic than ever, shaped by global economic trends, technological changes, and ever-changing customer expectations. The top concerns that most small businesses contend with in the current business climate are:…