Over the years I've watched a lot of local businesses succeed and some fail. For some of the businesses that failed, no marketing materials could have helped them succeed because the problems resided in poor business practices. I've gathered the following resources that might be helpful for your business.
Page updated 07/15/2009
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Business Resources
Fortune Small Business
An outstanding resource that covers all aspects of running a business. My favorite feature is the business make over which helps struggling owners turn their businesses around.
Fortune Small Business Online
Small Business Association
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed.
www.sba.gov
Small Business Government
Information on Grants...
www.business.gov
We Mean Business
This is a TV show which grapples with "the impending doom of businesses in jeopardy by showing owners how to reduce expenses, increase profits, limit liability, implement new technologies and more."
www.aetv.com
Salon Takeover
This TV show offers great insight into the problems struggling hair salon owners encounter. Regardless of the industry, the problems are the same to any business: poor management, unwillingness to change, and low employee morale to name a few. www.bravotv.com