Operating a company isn't easy. To help out the world's heroes -- all you passionate, hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners - we've assembled a wide array of operations articles on how to run a successful business or nonprofit. If can't find it here, you won't find it anywhere!
- Business Strategies. Good entrepreneurs understand the role of business strategy in growing a business. Here, we discuss numerous business strategies that might work for you.
- Human Resources. Like it or not, you usually need to hire people to grow your business. Entrepreneurs face many human-resources challenges. We provide a few tips on hiring, firing and everything in between.
- Leadership. To build your business, you must be an effective leader. Find out more about the role of leadership in building a successful company.
- Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurs. Protecting intellectual property is critical to the success of the business. We help you to understand what it takes to protect your product names, taglines, ideas and inventions.
- Business Advisors. Business advisors enable business success. Indeed, without the counsel of good business advisors, many businesses never reach their full potential.
- Legal Information for Entrepreneurs. There are a ton of legal resources available on the Web, and we are one of many good sources for legal information. We've got everything from advice on how to find a good lawyer to sample contracts and sample legal agreements.
- Running a Business. Wondering how to run a business? Running a business is easy. Running a successful business is much tougher. We help you with anything and everything related to operating a business.
- Operations Management. Operations management encompasses the many aspects of producing and distributing products and services. Companies that excel in operations management tend to excel in the marketplace. To assist you in improving operations at your business , these articles cover best practices for production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, logistics and other topics related to operations.
- Business Security. Business security should never be taken lightly. With everything you've invested in starting and growing the business, it's important to protect your business assets and your people. Our articles cover everything from purchasing small business security systems to hiring security guards to conducting periodic security audits.
- Business Travel Advice. Business travel can be expensive and stressful...but it doesn't have to be. We offer a few ideas on how to do business travel well.
- Entrepreneurs and Real Estate. It's impossible to be an entrepreneur without having to make decisions regarding real estate. Whether you need to find office space, want to buy commercial property, or need tips on renegotiating a lease, these articles are designed you to make smart business decisions regarding real estate.
- Negotiations. Having good business negotiation skills can give you an edge over the competition. We discuss how to negotiate well and cover the best negotiation techniques for business owners.
- Import-Export. Get import-export business advice from the pros! We teach you the fundamentals of international trade, such as how to export overseas, what you need to know about trade agreements, how to import goods into the United States, and how to get export financing.
- Medical Practice Management. Running a medical business is not for the faint of heart. We cover everything you need to know about medical practice management, including medical practice management software solutions, the implications of healthcare reform on small medical practices, electronic medical records and more.
