http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/bg-p/SmallBusiness Small Business Success Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:57:44 GMT SmallBusiness 2009-11-21T02:57:44Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Cash-or-Accrual-Basis-of-Accounting-Which-Should-You-Select-When/ba-p/11001 One startup decision that seems to cause entrepreneurs unnecessary consternation is selecting the right accounting method — cash basis or accrual basis. Read on for some advice from one entrepreneur to another... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:05:41 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Cash-or-Accrual-Basis-of-Accounting-Which-Should-You-Select-When/ba-p/11001 AndreaM 2009-11-18T19:05:41Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Small-business-football/ba-p/9824 It’s Sunday and I’ve staked my claim to my favorite corner of the couch. As usual it’s a day of multi-tasking at its best… Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:34:39 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Small-business-football/ba-p/9824 AndreaM 2009-09-27T21:34:39Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/It-s-Amazing-What-a-Random-Act-of-Service-Can-Do/ba-p/9039 Customer service is one of the most important ingredients of building and sustaining a successful business. Look for ways to surprise your customers with unexpected acts of service .Great customer service not only creates loyal customers, but loyal customers that will recommend your business to others and fuel your success. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:34:56 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/It-s-Amazing-What-a-Random-Act-of-Service-Can-Do/ba-p/9039 WinniferC 2009-08-20T02:34:56Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Time-to-Put-Some-Goats-on-the-Roof/ba-p/8976 Here's an example that got me thinking about the power of simple differentiation. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:03:46 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Time-to-Put-Some-Goats-on-the-Roof/ba-p/8976 MikeS 2009-08-17T16:03:46Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/When-Silence-Speaks-Volumes/ba-p/8935 A clever way to check a candidate's references for employment Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:56:07 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/When-Silence-Speaks-Volumes/ba-p/8935 AndreaM 2009-08-13T16:56:07Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Back-to-School-Edition/ba-p/8749 Now that we're gearing up for the start of the new school year, it's a good time to dust off our own continuing education goals. Check out these links to FREE online courses that you can take according to your own schedule. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:52:35 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Back-to-School-Edition/ba-p/8749 StacyP 2009-08-06T18:52:35Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Business-is-slow-Should-you-cut-your-prices/ba-p/8745 This is a question that comes up every time there’s an economic slowdown, and the issue is always the same, “will it do more harm than good to cut prices?” Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:47:37 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Business-is-slow-Should-you-cut-your-prices/ba-p/8745 ShariW 2009-08-06T15:47:37Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Hello-may-I-please-speak-with-Oprah/ba-p/8682 Ever wonder what a celebrity endorsement might do to persuade customers that your business is better than the competition? Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:24:02 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Hello-may-I-please-speak-with-Oprah/ba-p/8682 AndreaM 2009-08-03T19:24:02Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Technology-Your-Business-Uses-Can-Say-a-Lot/ba-p/8497 Technology in a small business, when properly and purposefully implemented, can yield not only cost savings, but also a more satisfied customer. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:59 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Technology-Your-Business-Uses-Can-Say-a-Lot/ba-p/8497 MikeS 2009-07-29T14:20:59Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Accessing-the-opportunities-from-the-2009-Recovery-Act/ba-p/8011 I started this research project to see how easy it would be to find and take advantage of the opportunities of the 2009 Recovery Act. I visited the sites and will share my experience with you. I went to www.Recovery.org and this is what I found… Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:25:31 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Accessing-the-opportunities-from-the-2009-Recovery-Act/ba-p/8011 debbie_mason 2009-07-01T13:25:31Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Christmas-in-July/ba-p/7942 You’re probably thinking more about your summer vacation than holiday Web sales, but now is a good time for an online store tune-up. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:21:07 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Christmas-in-July/ba-p/7942 ShariW 2009-06-26T20:21:07Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Very-cool-services-that-will-help-you-develop-your-brand/ba-p/7840 How many of you have a graphic designer on staff? Probably next to none, unless you happen to have a graphic design company or you’re a creative type. So how many of you need a logo or a good website design? Well just about everybody, right? But if you’re like most of us (me included), the best creative design you can do is rock some WordArt or draw some really bad stick figures. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:43:21 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Very-cool-services-that-will-help-you-develop-your-brand/ba-p/7840 AndreaM 2009-06-22T17:43:21Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/You-could-be-the-2009-Entrepreneur-of-the-Year/ba-p/7653 Hurry! Deadline for this Entrepreneur Magazine contest is June 15. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:53:58 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/You-could-be-the-2009-Entrepreneur-of-the-Year/ba-p/7653 ShariW 2009-06-09T19:53:58Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/More-Creative-Ways-to-Cut-Payroll-Costs/ba-p/7501 This time the bosses took the cut! Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:59:32 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/More-Creative-Ways-to-Cut-Payroll-Costs/ba-p/7501 ShariW 2009-06-03T17:59:32Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Great-Website-Optimizing-Video-Only-Available-Until-June-3/ba-p/7396 “Talk to the dog in the language of the dog about what matters to the dog.” Roy H Williams This short 20 minute video outlines 10 steps for optimizing copy for websites or landing pages. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:45:12 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Great-Website-Optimizing-Video-Only-Available-Until-June-3/ba-p/7396 AndreaM 2009-05-28T15:45:12Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/A-Simple-Idea-for-Finding-New-Customers/ba-p/7373 Does your business have a referral program? Wed, 27 May 2009 20:28:47 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/A-Simple-Idea-for-Finding-New-Customers/ba-p/7373 MikeS 2009-05-27T20:28:47Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Looking-for-Social-Media-Success-Don-t-Replicate-Create/ba-p/7352 There's no magic formula for building a successful social media campaign, so you're better off avoiding trends and sticking with what you know. Tue, 26 May 2009 18:20:16 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Looking-for-Social-Media-Success-Don-t-Replicate-Create/ba-p/7352 MikeS 2009-05-26T18:20:16Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Down-economy-Up-with-Entrepreneurial-Spirit-with-support-from/ba-p/6262 Did you know that research has shown that during times of economic downturn there is a rise in Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:06:23 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Down-economy-Up-with-Entrepreneurial-Spirit-with-support-from/ba-p/6262 CHanley 2009-03-16T18:06:23Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Creative-Ways-to-Cut-Payroll-Costs-Without-Layoffs/ba-p/6238 As I discussed in an earlier blog, business owners are faced with tough choices as they look for ways to weather today’s economy. Many turn to layoffs, but others get creative in an attempt to save jobs for their employees. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:58:35 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Creative-Ways-to-Cut-Payroll-Costs-Without-Layoffs/ba-p/6238 ShariW 2009-03-13T19:58:35Z http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Bags-bottles-and-boxes-oh-my/ba-p/6101 Sourcing or supplying materials? You may want to check out Mfg.com Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:52:47 GMT http://community.peachtree.com/t5/Small-Business-Success/Bags-bottles-and-boxes-oh-my/ba-p/6101 AndreaM 2009-03-05T20:52:47Z