The Professional Network Small Business Resource Center - Getting Started

Hungry for Success

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT

It's not enough to feed your business. To truly prosper, you must also feed yourself, as healthy business owners have more energy, more stamina and more strength for building healthy bottom lines. In part three of our small business fitness guide, we offer tips for turning sustenance into success.

The XX Factor

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Women are starting businesses in record numbers. Some in pursuit of a more flexible lifestyle, others in chase of a more robust livelihood. All, however, face unique challenges and certain opportunities. Here are 10 tips that every female entrepreneur should take to heart.

Learning to Play The Power Game

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Learning how to play the power game means business survival. Not knowing how to be tactful could be the beginning of the end of your business.

Stretch for Success

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The best businesses are nimble, agile and extremely flexible. In fact, so are the most effective business owners. In part two of our small business fitness guide, learn simple strategies for staying loose and sitting up straight. Both your spine and your bottom line will benefit.

Entrepreneurs: Get Your Exercise

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT

A business is only as healthy as its owner. To boost your bottom line, then, consider boosting your heart rate, too. Part one in our small business health and fitness series features tips for bringing out the home gym in your home office.

Re-Imagine Your Brand: Catering to Emotions

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST

Imagine. It is probably the most potent word in the English language. And, in marketing, imagination is key to your success.

Be a Minority Mogul

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST

When it comes to starting and growing a business, minorities face more hurdles than most. In order to jump them, minority-owned businesses must plan for setbacks and respond with smart start-up solutions.

Entrepreneurial Education

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST

The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship is training teachers the world over to tell a new generation of low-income entrepreneurs, "Yes, you can."

Eight Steps to Finding and Creating Work You Love

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST

By following a realistic step-by-step "vocationing" process, you can pursue your interests and passions to the job of your dreams.

Claim Your Piece of the Government's Pie

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST

With patience and persistence, your company can turn the federal government into a well-paying client. Here's your comprehensive small business guide to doing big business with the powers that be.

Build a Mastermind Group

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST

Does your business need a group of like-minded people help you make better business decisions? Here's how to start your own board of directors.

Test Your Small Business Savvy

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST

When it comes to small business, how well do you know your stuff? Take our small business trivia test and find out.

Eight Smart Start-Up Ideas for 2008

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST

The ProNet Small Business Resource Center presents eight of its best predictions for successful small business start-ups in the coming year. If you’re a hungry entrepreneur in search of your next meal, consider placing a lunch order within one of these piping hot sectors.

SCORE Big With Your Small Business

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST

Ken Yancey, CEO of the Service Corps of Retired Executives, explains how to get complimentary counseling on starting, growing and managing your business.

Protecting Your Personal Brand

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST

Thanks to Google, fifteen minutes of infamy is no longer something that gets buried. That means everyone should practice personal brand self–defense.

Rapid Rapport and Riches

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EDT

To grow any business, you need to strengthen customer relationships and build strategic sales partnerships. If you succeed, you'll create customer satisfaction and referrals.

The Web's 20 Best Small Business Resources

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EDT

The Internet is jam-packed with information for entrepreneurs. Some of it's good, and lots of it's bad. So where's a small start-up to turn? The ProNet Small Business Resource Center presents our 20 favorite small business Web sites.

Business License Basics

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EDT

David Polatseck, president of Business Licenses LLC, explains the ABCs of business licensing for small business start-ups.

Hire, Train, Compensate: Why It Isn't Enough

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EDT

While hiring, training and compensating are all fundamental, other steps are often required to boost performance.

Get Ahead of Your Competition

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EDT

Research your biggest rivals in order to find the competitive edge that will get your business blooming.