How to Define Your Personal Values, Vision and Goals
Every successful company has a list of values, vision and goals — although some “mean” them more than others. What I mean, is that sometimes they are empty phrases so that they have an answer if...
View ArticleWho Finances the Financier?
We all know that it is hard for small businesses to get financing these days from banks – it was never a piece of cake, and now that the credit crunch is on for so long we see it has gotten ridiculous....
View ArticleChanging the Logo for Your Small Business
Why? Almost all businesses have a logo, whether it was designed by a professional, or simply the company name in a special font and color. Some are just graphic, some just text – others are a...
View ArticleTop Freeware and Software for Salons
Because so many small businesses out there are salons (hair salons, nail salons, massage parlors, tanning salons, etc) I decided to compile a list of software for salons. Prices range from free, to...
View ArticleBusinesswoman of the Month: Ellen Rohr
Yes, I know, we have never had a “Business Woman of the Month”, but i was so impressed by Ellen’s work (and personality) that I decided that maybe we should start one. I recently ran across Ellen...
View ArticleBeat Your Debt Stress – Keep Your Health
Americans today are shouldering an enormous economic burden, and it might not just be having effects on our pocketbooks. Research shows it could be effecting our health as well. A slowing economy,...
View ArticleBrighten Your Cubicle with Funny Office Toys
Another boring day at the office? Is tension at work running high? Are you tired of staring at the same four walls of your cubicle? If so, check out these wacky gadgets to lighten and brighten your...
View ArticleSmall Business Dress Code – The Whats, Whys and Hows
Summer-time tends to bring many things, among them: new office dress codes. What’s the connection? When employees start wearing flip flops and tank tops into the office, many employers decide that it...
View ArticleHappy Birthday to the Blog
This August marks the first birthday of the Fast Up Front Blog. Over the past year we have written on average about three posts per week covering a wide range of topics of interest (hopefully!) to the...
View ArticleHow Can You tell If Your Bank Is Small Business Friendly?
I find it funny that some business owners may spend more time shopping for a $300 laser printer than they would shopping for a bank. Choosing a bank for your small business should involve more than...
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