How you approach your customers, the way you run your business, and advisors whom you trust may leave an impact on your bottom line. Readers voted for a handful of articles that redefine a few ways to look at your business.
Countdown: March 25th, 2011
#5: More Small Firms May Qualify for Federal Contracts (via WSJ)
Sarah E. Needleman covers a recent U.S. Small Business Administration proposal that could increase the revenue-size definition of which businesses can qualify as “small.” This opens up opportunities of growth for firms that were a tad too large to fit the current “small business” definition, allowing them access to certain Federal programs.
#4: More Small Retailers Optimistic on the Economy (via AE OPEN Forum)
Readers enjoyed the quick infographic that shows that 51 percent of surveyed retailers with 20 to 49 employees believed the economy will improve, rather than stay the same or worsen, over the next 12 to 18 months. In other words, things are starting to look better according to the surveyed small business owner.
#3: Three Things Your Accountant May Not Be Telling You (via AE OPEN Forum)
It’s not an account about your accountant’s accountability. Oh no. This article revisits three assumed practices that most business owners believe their accountants are obligated to perform. Make sure to read between the lines.
#2: The Many Faces of a Successful Entrepreneur (via AllBusiness)
Rieva Leonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media, talks about her experience with entrepreneurial success and a commentary on the many faces she believes entrepreneurs wear. Her article suggests that other entrepreneurs take a look at how they juggle the different personas needed to be successful in today’s business world.
#1: Building a Business in the ‘Thank You Economy’ (via Entrepreneur)
Readers enjoyed Gary Vaynerchuk’s take on the importance of a customer-focused company culture and how he challenged readers to take a better look at how they engage their consumers.
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Hopefully these reader picks will inspire you to take a moment to redefine at your outlook on yourself (as a business owner), your business, your trusted advisors, and on your customers.
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Stay tuned for next week.
