Tag: Jean Kruse
Business success begins before the business plan
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
What’s the first thing to do when considering starting a small business? Ask more questions.
That may seem like a...
Are they independent contractors or employees?
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Need help with some aspects of your small business, but aren’t ready to add an additional employee? Many small...
Information for all small businesses
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Have you ever been to the SCORE website at www.score.org? SCORE is an organization that provides free and confidential...
Respect the home office deduction
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
When historians compile the list of the greatest innovations to benefit small business, the home office will surely rank...
Don’t take cash flow for granted
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Without oil, your car won’t run. Without water, your plants will wither. And without good cash flow, your small...
SCORE an opportunity to volunteer
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
“Volunteer Week” was celebrated the week of April 6-12. This is an annual celebration of the fantastic contributions that...
Recordkeeping for your business
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
One thing many people give up when they become small business owners is the “luxury” of paying taxes only...
Delegating can save managers time and money
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Have you ever had projects delegated to you in the workplace? Did receiving delegated work make you happy and...
Don’t let disorganization debilitate your business
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Every January, thousands of small business owners across the country resolve to be better organized in the coming year....
Make your business part of the community
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
One of the most talked-about issues in business today is corporate social responsibility (CSR), where a company strives to...