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Rules and Regulations for Restaurants and Bars Share
Download this template to learn the ins and outs of bar and restaurant regulations. Read more
Making Your Bar or Restaurant Website Mobile Friendly Share
Download this article and learn how to make your bar or restaurant website mobile friendly. Read more
10 Ways to Prevent Employee Theft and Fraud
Best Practice for Selling Your Business Share
USA Today columnist, Steve Strauss, gives advice on the best ways to sell your business in a struggling economy. Read more
How to Really Start Your Own Business eBook
A workbook from The Company Corporation and SCORE that helps detail all the steps necessary to successfully start your own small business. Read more
Social Entrepreneurship
Steve Strauss discusses the concept of social entrepreneurship and offers a few real life examples. Read more
Low Cost Marketing Ideas
Steve Strauss shares 4 low cost ways to market your business. Read more
10 Inside Secrets to Grow a Business in Tough Times
Daniel Kehrer shares the Reznick Group's secrets for achieving growth, even in a poor economy. Read more
Using Software as a Service
USA Today columnist, Steve Strauss, reviews the benefits of using software as a service for small businesses. Read more
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Methods
Do you know the difference between cash and accrual accounting? This article explains the difference and its impact on your bottom line. Read more
How to Reduce the Cost of Bounced Checks Share
The cost of bounced checks to small-business owners goes far beyond the penalty fees the banks charge for depositing bad checks. Read more