by fban | Jul 29, 2009 | Managing Change, Uncategorized
The Small Business Administration released "lender guidelines" yesterday for the America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program. While the program was announced back in May, details on the $35,000 interest-free, deferred-payment loans are only now...
by fban | Jul 29, 2009 | Marketing Strategies, Uncategorized
Those of us that have lived in a small town know that loyalty is very natural. People know each other and treat one another as neighbors. Companies need to think small if they want to build greater loyalty. This works both externally when trying to attract the right...
by fban | Jul 29, 2009 | Managing Change, Uncategorized
I am being asked to comment in a number of media outlets about the impact of the President’s stimulus program on small businesses. Today I did an interview for MSN Business. Later this week I will be talking to La Opinion. Here are some of the typical questions...
by fban | Jul 29, 2009 | Growth Strategies, Managing Change, Uncategorized
Have you ever driven your car on an icy road?What happens when you jam-on the brakes?That’s right, you slide off the road and maybe end-up in a ditch or worse.That is exactly what is happening to many people today. They are spending entirely too much time...
by fban | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized, Web Presence
From time to time I like to share tips and articles from other business experts, and this week I’m sending an article written by my friend Corey Perlman. Corey is an Internet Marketing expert, and author of the book eBoot Camp: Proven Internet Marketing...
by fban | Jul 29, 2009 | Management Development, Relationship Management, Uncategorized
Before I go on with our business update this week let me just take a moment to welcome a new member to out consulting staff. His name is Sean Griffith and he is a new Senior Business Consultant with the SBA Network. Sean is also an attorney and Financial Consultant....
