Just for Small Business
You Can Grow Your Business During A Recession — Here’s How
By Denise O’Berry
Monday, May 5 2008

Although our president is still hesitant to mention the “R” word, the general consensus of the financial “talking heads” on news programs have stepped out and think we’re already there. [...]

How to Craft an Investor-Friendly Business Plan
March 18, 2008
Canadian entrepreneur Duncan MacPherson admits that he got it all wrong when drafting his company’s business plan for meetings with potential investors. He says he tried too hard to dazzle them with data and focused only on the upside potential of [...]

Business

IN BOX

By Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
March 13, 2008

Don’t cut prices to increase sales
Dear Karen: I want to increase sales. Should I cut my prices, given the economy?
Answer: It’s natural for you to consider lowering prices now, but it’s not the wisest choice, said [...]