American Small Business News

Understanding Different Types of Advertising

As a small business owner, you've likely wondered if you really understand all the different types of advertising opportunities available to you. There are many different types of advertising, with prices ranging from very inexpensive rates to those that are quite costly. Because it's so important for small business owners ...

Feeling Out Of Control? That’s Something You Can Change!

It's not unusual for small business owners to sometimes feel like things are spinning out of control. Once you start to feel yourself losing control, you have two choices. You can allow the sense feeling out of control to allow you to give up or continue to spiral, or you ...

Considering a Franchise? 5 Reasons Why A Franchise May Be the Right Choice for You

Are you considering opening a franchise business? There are certainly many advantages to starting a franchise rather than trying to build a brand new company from scratch. Find out some of the reasons why opening a franchise might be the right choice for you. 5 Advantages of Franchise Ownership 1. Pre-existing Branding ...

Are You Cut Out to Be a Virtual Assistant?

Want to start a home based business? Are you wondering what skills you have that will enable you to support yourself by working from home? If you have administrative skills, you just might be cut out to work as a virtual assistant! Have you worked in an office providing clerical or ...

Expert Q & A: Planning to Sell Your Business? Find Out Where to Begin

Are you thinking about selling your business? If so, there's a good chance that you're feeling overwhelmed and a little uncertain about how to get started? That's how many entrepreneurs in your situation feel. John Couzens, Managing Partner with Trinity Capital Services, LLC shares his expertise with American Entrepreneurship readers ...

3 Small Business Office Equipment Needs

When you run a small business, there are several types of office equipment that you're likely to need to be able to carry out your work efficiently and effectively. 3 Common Small Business Equipment Items 1. Electronic Postage Meter If you utilize the postage service to send out a lot of mail, particularly ...

Identity Theft Protection Tips

As a small business owner, can you honestly say that your workplace is as safe from exposure to identity theft as possible? It's a fact that the issue of identity theft is an increasing problem that is already quite widespread. It's a good idea to periodically do a checkup on ...

Small Business Owner? Understand Your Role as a Coach

When you own a small business that has employees, it's a fact that being a coach is an essential function of your job. You can't be an effective manager or leader without recognizing that you are responsible for fulfilling a coaching role with your employees. After all, it's your responsibility ...

3 Tips for Effective Time Management for Professionals

Is time management one of your biggest challenges? You are certainly not alone if that is the case. Many small business owners and other professionals are always looking for ways to make better use of their time. If finding a way to implement strategies for effective time management is something ...

3 Tips for Managing Stress

Stress is a fact of life for small business owners just as it is for everyone. While you can't eliminate stress from your life, there are steps you can take to minimize its negative impact and to keep it from becoming the central focus of your life. After all, how ...