Archive for December, 2008

My second, third and fourth offices…

One of the “perks” that I miss about my previous job is the office that came with it.  Sure, there were days that the commute was ugly, but, all in all, it was great to have a private office with a door I could close when I wanted to shut out the outside world and [...]

Why are Business Checks SO much more EXPENSIVE than Personal Checks?

Can someone please tell me why business checks are so much more expensive than regular checks?  I googled “business checks” and clicked on the link of the first organic search result.  The lowest price for general purpose, one-part, 3-on-a-page business checks was $32.40 for 300.  The lowest price for personal checks was $21.90 for two [...]

You Don’t Need the Aggravation: When to Fire a Client

Firing a problematic client: It’s often both a fantastical and frightful notion for the small-business owner. But it may also be a pretty smart move, especially in today’s economy. “There’s an emotional tendency to believe that all your clients are worth something,” says Matt Sarkees, assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Great Valley School [...]