Rochester Post Bulletin Business Articles by SCORE
Rochester Post Bulletin publishes an article in the Wednesday Business section on a topic geared toward the small business community in South East Minnesota and written by SCORE .
The news paper article is sometimes trimmed to accommodate the space that they have allocated. Therefore, in most cases these articles have more content than that which is printed. In an attempt to provide more complete information and to better serve the interested reader, the writer includes a link notation at the end of the article to lead the interested reader to this site.
If you have a topic that you would like us to address in a future article, please email that request to Dean Swanson dlswanson@charter.net
The list below summarizes the dates and topics of these “Ask SCORE ” articles. Click on the article which you would like to access.Publish Date: __ Topic__________________________________________________ Sixteen Steps to Get Out of A Business How to Get Out of A Business July 7, 2010 Marketing Needs to be Consistent with Daily Practice Marketing Ideas June 23, 2010 Targeted Marketing for the Small Business June 15, 2010 Creating a Successful Marketing Strategy June 9, 2010 Running an Ethical Business Affordable Care Act and Small Businesses A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 6) May 19, 2010 A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 5) A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 4) A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 3) A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 2) A Financial Checklist for the Small Business (Part 1) The Rewards of Franchising Yes, The IRS Can Help? Small Business Resources Aid Veterans Update: Email Marketing for Small Businesses The Next Generation of Business Planning March 10, 2010 Protecting Your Business Idea Keep Insurance Coverage Current Where are the Free Grants for Small Businesses? February 17, 2010 Choose Accounting Services Carefully Sole Proprietorship Isn’t Always the Best Choice February 3, 2010 Accuracy is Essential in Small Business Valuations Bridge Your Short-Term Staffing Needs With Talented Temps Put Time on Your Side With Better Task Management January 14, 2010 Is Social Media the Magic Bullet for Small Business Marketing ? January 6, 2010 Social Media and Business ? IRS Small Business Changes for 2010 The Internet Is a Wide-Open World for Small Business Start-Ups Good Habits Can Translate Into Great Sales Talk Isn’t Cheap When It Comes to Word-of-Mouth Marketing Small Business Survivors Plan for Success November 11, 2009 Plan Now to Survive the Seasonal Sales Cycle Use Mindful Management to Control Routine Costs A Sound Marketing Strategy is a Must for Small Businesses Overtime Awareness Will Protect You and Your Employees October 7, 2009 Some Insights on Successful Outsourcing What Business Structure is Best for My New Company? Your Price is Right—If You Do Your Homework Good Planning Will Help You Know How to Grow September 9, 2009 The Potential Power--and Pitfalls--of Partnerships September 2, 2009 Point, Click, Read: The Power of Good Web Copy Ethics: Don’t Do Business without Them Borrowing From Friends, Family Requires Wise Management Build a Better Business By Listening to Your Customers Equipment Leasing Equals Lasting Value Use Search Engines to Rev Up Your Web Traffic When It Comes to Collections, Never Assume “Green” Business: The Shade of Things to Come Experts Can Take the Guesswork Out of Small Business Technology June 17, 2009 Is It Time for a Makeover to Freshen Up Your Business? June 10, 2009 Protecting Your Intellectual Properties is a Smart Move Achieving Success as an Independent Contractor Money Matters When Starting a New Business A GPS For Small Business Owners May 13, 2009 Relatively Speaking, Family Businesses Need Extra Care Loyalty Comes From Making a Commitment to Your Customers Thinking Success is the Foundation for Successful Results Make Your Web Site Memorable for the Right Reasons Contractor or Employee? Get the Facts Before You Hire Make Branding Part of Your Marketing Strategy Is Your Web Site a Plus or a Bust? Understand the Lure and Limits of Advertising March 18, 2009 Regular Data Backups Will Keep Your Small Business From Set Backs March 11, 2009 Don’t Wait for a Market Turnaround? ….. Act Now To Your Good (Business) Health: Get to Know Your Cash Flow How Can a Small Business Beat the Cash Crunch February 18, 2009 SCORE Offers Advice on Recession Survival Secrets February 11, 2009 Tax and IRS Help for Small Businesses Give the Boss—You—a Well-Deserved Break Change is Coming; Don’t Let It Leave Your Small Business Behind How do you Keep Customers Coming Back? Rapid Growth Can Be Exciting…And Overwhelming Outside Financial Experts Are a Sound Investment Is Your Small Business Insurance Coverage Up to Date? Use Networking to Build Business Visibility Stand Up to Economic Bad Times With Good Financial Practices December 10, 2008 Self-Financing Has Its Rewards…and Risks Business Planning: The Next Generation Free Financing for Small Businesses? Not Quite Insurance is Essential for Home-Based Businesses November 12, 2008 Secure Your Database from Information Leaks When It Comes to Customer Service, Small is Beautiful How can I deal with delinquent accounts in my business? October 15, 2008 Who are the entrepreneurs that are starting new businesses?
