The Small Business Report, January 29, 2016
Apps to help small businesses; can small businesses fill the new voids created by WalMart closings; phrases bosses use when firing workers; and the small business that won a contest for a Super Bowl ad.
10m Jan 29, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 26, 2016
Small businesses get government pressure to offer retirement plans; the business having trouble enticing the next generation of customers...and what's being done about it; and the social media platform focusing on small business.
8m Jan 26, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 22, 2016
Small businesses suffer the ups and downs of an oil boomtown; the startups landing the most venture capital funding; and the frustrating trend on the hiring scene.
11m Jan 22, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 19, 2016
The least stressful jobs in America: how does your small business career stack up? Also, a lesson in generating news coverage; and how small stores can take advantage of big store mistakes.
9m Jan 18, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 15, 2016
Small businesses and local TV stations strike a balance when presidential campaign ads clog the spot schedule; and the pluses and minuses for companies that try an open-salary plan...when everybody knows what everybody earns.
9m Jan 15, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 12, 2016
New opportunities in marketing and public relations; why golf courses are a new target for the tax man; and a trend for small business money managers to watch.
14m Jan 12, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 08, 2016
A list of the best franchise opportunities in 2016; a look at America's most stressful jobs...in case you're considering a career...or a career CHANGE; and how one business owner cleverly adopted a scientific study into his marketing.
7m Jan 08, 2016
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The Small Business Report, January 05, 2016
The jobs that may not be around at the end of 2016; and the risks of using robots outside your small business to promote it.
8m Jan 05, 2016
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The Small Business Report, December 25, 2015
The full story on an entrepreneur from England who started his own men's clothing line. He didn't reinvent the wheel; but he changed it, and then created a clever marketing hook.
13m Dec 25, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 22, 2015
The housing trend your small business might see opportunities in; the risks if you're trying to be a new entrepreneur in Cuba; and the new twist on a "green" Christmas.
10m Dec 22, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 18, 2015
Lessons on managing your supply from a big retailer; how your job could be making you more intelligent; and the city drawing attention as possibly the next hot start-up hub...
8m Dec 18, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 15, 2015
What if your small business data is held for ransom; profiting from the climate agreement in Paris; and the race to make a hand-held device to scan food for bacteria.
10m Dec 15, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 11, 2015
Today's topics: how to create a more productive workplace at your small business; and how to recognize if you're working in a toxic office environment.
8m Dec 11, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 8, 2015
What happened to the SHOP program, designed to help small business owners with health insurance? And two small biz angles about those online courses that provide specialty certification.
9m Dec 08, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 4, 2015
Connecting restaurants and non-profits who serve the less fortunate; and how to entice your customers into promoting your store or product.
8m Dec 04, 2015
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The Small Business Report, December 1, 2015
As Washington dithers over whether or how to extend tax breaks, it's another annual round of angst for small business owners; and overseas entrepreneurs take a page from Uber.
6m Dec 01, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 24, 2015
Passing down the family business; and when a good deed gets you accidentally recognized nationwide.
6m Nov 24, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 20, 2015
The Paris attacks have some companies rethinking travel policies; an example of jumping on a current event to generate unrelated publicity; and gaining an edge over the competition during the holidays.
9m Nov 20, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 17, 2015
Time off for employees grieving the loss of a pet; freelancers versus employees: classifying workers in the on-demand economy; and how a veteran launched a non-profit.
10m Nov 17, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 13, 2015
Wrestling with the idea of closing on Black Friday; improving your social media presence ahead of the holidays; and a new way to help employees choose a health insurance plan.
7m Nov 13, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 10, 2015
Who's to blame when you're unhappy at your small business; why employees dread the office; and protecting customer data at your firm.
9m Nov 10, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 6, 2015
The increase in stolen merchandise at small businesses; what entrepreneurs should look for in a mentor; and an example of elevating a hot trend to a new level.
7m Nov 06, 2015
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The Small Business Report, November 3, 2015
Small and large companies tinker with closing on Black Friday; which businesses retirees are exploring; and the people at the office who do well at delivering bad news, like firings.
10m Nov 03, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 30, 2015
Overwhelmed landlords push back against a consequence of e-commerce; how to perfect your pitch to investors; and beware of developing an "office bod."
8m Oct 30, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 27, 2015
A technology niche that may need to be filled; should small businesses still hand out holiday bonuses; and why suppliers are feeling renewed pressure from Wal-Mart.
9m Oct 27, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 23, 2015
Giving your customers a shopping "experience;" the consistent value of email marketing when done correctly; and the push for a return to a traditional 40-hour work week.
10m Oct 23, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 20, 2015
The latest way some small businesses are cutting costs; one company's experiment with unlimited PAID vacation; and how restaurants manage sick employees. Or not.
9m Oct 20, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 16, 2015
On the endangered business list: neighborhood bars. We'll explain why. Also, the general unawareness small business owners have about the new chip-enabled credit-cards; and marketing lessons from a high-end retailer.
9m Oct 16, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 13, 2015
Does your small business have too many leaders and not enough followers; three signs you're ready to expand; and an example of a big business sending its legal team after smaller firms.
7m Oct 13, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 9, 2015
Learning from the historic flooding in South Carolina. Is your small business prepared? Also, how to make your invention stand out when submitting it online; and when older workers might be willing to stick around.
8m Oct 09, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 6, 2015
Customer service lessons from a tech firm that could be misfiring; Feeling ignored by mainstream banks? Guess who's rushing to get your business instead; And a payments company finds a way to increase exposure in the political world.
10m Oct 06, 2015
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The Small Business Report, October 2, 2015
The delay for more secure credit-cards; two men in Wisconsin are designing a unique museum...find out what it is...and the strategy they're pursuing; and separating your business from the competition on social media.
9m Oct 02, 2015
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The Small Business Report, September 29, 2015
How cyber-security firms are attracting new customers; new numbers about the cost of healthcare; and the silliness of some crowdfunding campaigns.
8m Sep 29, 2015
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The Small Business Report, September 25, 2015
A parent company puts new faith in its franchisees; how to improve your networking skills when you're in a room full of strangers; and more evidence of the growing popularity of videogames.
8m Sep 25, 2015
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The Small Business Report, September 22, 2015
The opportunities presented for small businesses from the migrant crisis; how to think about introducing the next great product; and another app that fills a niche...by borrowing from another app.
8m Sep 22, 2015
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The Small Business Report, September 18, 2015
How three-quarters of small businesses are taking an unnecessary risk; how companies are trying to expedite the hiring process in a competitive market; and where some entrepreneurs get their creativity.
11m Sep 18, 2015
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The Small Business Report, September 15, 2015
Today's young adults turn to entrepreneurism in helping their parents and grandparents; and the latest market booming in Silicon Valley.
6m Sep 15, 2015
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The WSJ on Small Biz, Sept. 2, 2014
The critical mistakes that small business owners make when planning for their golden years; what's ahead for small businesses when it comes to customers using credit and debit cards; and the most tax-friendly states.
10m Sep 02, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, Aug. 26, 2014
The fall of traditional marketing; who's to blame for the skills gap we hear so much about; and how to manage the buzz around fantasy football at your office.
9m Aug 26, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, Aug. 19, 2014
A new way of discovering new business; why employees who refuse to take vacations can be problematic in the office; and how to improve your "presence" in different aspects of your life, including work.
9m Aug 19, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, Aug. 12, 2014
How to be an expert that companies want; the percentage of workers who feel their boss is missing in action; and the disappearance of the ol' entry-level job.
7m Aug 12, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, Aug. 5, 2014
The vision that entrepreneurs have...that others do not; the concentrated effort to improve workplace safety; and why some restaurants owners are rolling out the red carpet for gun owners.
15m Aug 05, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, July 29, 2014
New ways to think about negotiations; the tedious task of human resources at a startup; and how to keep your employees happy.
9m Jul 29, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, July 22, 2014
Two trends that small business owners are paying attention to; a record-breaking number of vehicle recalls has been good for business; and the decline of the traditional American lunch hour.
10m Jul 22, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, July 15, 2014
Why small businesses are struggling to hire; an entrepreneurial venture for three people already working full-time; and the job market for teenagers right now.
9m Jul 15, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, July 8, 2014
How to make an effective ad; six traits of a successful entrepreneur; and how some restaurants distinguish their pizza.
9m Jul 08, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, July 1, 2014
Free resources for older entrepreneurs trying a small business; tips for improving employee efficiency; and why job-hopping is no longer a bad word in employment circles.
8m Jul 01, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, June 24, 2014
How to avoid stumbling through a presentation; problems with the standard office chair; and what new start-ups are trying to do with your flooded email in-box.
9m Jun 24, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, June 17, 2014
The latest trends in small business; responding to tough questions in a sales presentation; and a list of things that might be making your small business employees sick.
9m Jun 19, 2014
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The WSJ on Small Biz, June 17, 2014
The latest trends in small business; responding to tough questions in a sales presentation; and a list of things that might be making your small business employees sick.
9m Jun 17, 2014
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