I received my monthly newsletter from the SBA today. WOW, it was packed with some new information for small business owners. One area I thought was interesting is their new Delivering Success segments. Here is the link http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/deliveringsuccess/index.html
Check it out. There is more information to assist you in your business.
The RCC Small Business Center will be closed from December 21 through January 4th 2010. I will be available during that time by phone and email. So should you have any questions or needs, don’t hesitate. Also you can comment here, I’ll be blogging !!! 
Have a safe and happy season. Keep focused on your business and the aftermath of Holiday Spending!!!! We’ll pay for it down the road!!!! Also, time to start thinking about your 2009 taxes (should be all year as we know), so starting getting everything together. If you don’t have an accountant, it’s time to start interviewing. Did I say interviewing – yes – I did…
An accountant or bookkeeper is an important part of your business. Just don’t take the first one in the phone book or the one that answers the phone…. Make sure they are a right fit for the type of business you’re in. Ask questions about your industry and make sure personalities fit. This is an important relationship for you and ensuring there’s a fit will save a lot of time and effort down the road.
Does anyone else have any suggestions on picking the right professional to work with you and your business? Let me hear from you.
Obviously, we all use cell phones now. Even me!!!! I’ve upgraded to one of those smartphones, but only use the phone and voicemail. Maybe I’ll venture out soon and get my emails this way too….
Anyway, I wanted to post about business phone etiquette. If you are using your personal cell phone as your business phone, please pay particular attention to your voice message… Remember, this is the phone number a potential client will be calling… Don’t have your pet parrot recording on this phone… View full article »
