Jean Kruse

SCORE provides help through army of volunteers

By Jean Kruse / Guest Column Many nonprofit organizations have huge fundraising projects. This is understandable because how else could they exist? SCORE is an example of a not-for-profit organization that does not raise money from the general public. While…

Mentoring benefits both mentor and mentee

How to keep the best employees

How innovators trump innovations

Do you walk the ethics talk at work?

Business success begins before the business plan

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial What’s the first thing to do when considering starting…

Are they independent contractors or employees?

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Need help with some aspects of your small business,…

Information for all small businesses

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever been to the SCORE website at…

Respect the home office deduction

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial When historians compile the list of the greatest innovations…

Don’t take cash flow for granted

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Without oil, your car won’t run. Without water, your…

SCORE an opportunity to volunteer

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial “Volunteer Week” was celebrated the week of April 6-12.…

Recordkeeping for your business

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial One thing many people give up when they become…

Delegating can save managers time and money

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever had projects delegated to you in…

Don’t let disorganization debilitate your business

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Every January, thousands of small business owners across the…

Make your business part of the community

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial One of the most talked-about issues in business today…

Exploring small business legal structures

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Determining the legal structure of a small business is…

Franchises make good businesses

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Are you eager to start a small business but…

Networking tips for success

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Experts agree that networking is a must for every…

Dialogue about business plans

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial In my last article about business plans, I discussed…

The role of business plans, goals in starting companies

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial A business plan is a formal statement of a…