Shipping Services - 09/30/2006

Looking at ways to get your product out the door

Finding Industrial Supplies - 09/15/2006

Where to find the critical operational supplies your business needs day-to-day

Better Purchasing - 10/19/2006

Moving from individual transactions to a formal purchasing process will improve your business' efficiency

Creating Killer Window Displays - 09/15/2006

Learn one form of advertising that translates directly into sales

Running a Business Contest or Sweepstakes - 09/30/2006

A variety of promotional strategies can help improve your bottom line

Racks, Shelving and Display Cases - 02/28/2007

Retail displays can really help your products stand out

Tech Terminology for Business Owners - 10/17/2006

Don't get stumped by geek speak – get educated on these friendly Web sites

Improving Workplace Safety - 10/11/2006

Safety shortfalls cost you money and put your business in jeopardy

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping - 10/13/2006

LTL companies offer cost and time advantages over traditional methods

Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders - 10/16/2006

Shipping internationally? Customs brokers and freight forwarders can help

Selling Overseas - 02/13/2008

Taking your items global requires a thorough plan and partnerships

Freight Bill Auditing - 10/19/2006

Taking a closer look at your bill could save you a pretty penny

Picking the Right Product Packaging - 11/03/2006

How you wrap, protect and present what you sell influences customer decisions

Improving Customer Service - 09/26/2006

Simple steps to enhance customer satisfaction and increase customer retention

Small Business Award Programs and Contests - 09/29/2006

Earning recognition from reputable organizations can boost your corporate image

Protecting Trade Secrets - 10/16/2006

Make sure the recipe for your secret sauce doesn't slip into the wrong hands

Turnaround Consultants - 10/17/2006

How to use professional help to get your business back on track

Employment Agencies and Recruitment Agencies - 01/31/2007

A staffing firm can free more time for daily management

Writing a Business Mission Statement - 10/06/2006

Take the time to define your company's identity and direction

Retail Industry Trends and News Sources - 10/17/2006

How to stay ahead of the latest developments in this fast-changing sector

Using Classified Advertising Online - 11/01/2006

Using the Internet can help you get more from your advertising strategy

Improving Your Online Sales Conversion Rate - 10/05/2006

Move your site visitors on a path to purchase

Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) - 10/18/2006

How to tap federal research funding and get tech grants

Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) - 11/22/2006

Paul, Good suggestion on breaking this down by state. This is what I found: The Small Business Administration has a site called Tech-Net , which provides a searchable database for SBIR and STTR award information. It looks like you can input various criteria, such as state, agency and keywords, to narrow down the search. SBIRworld.com also lists SBIR contact information by state.

Selling Overseas - 11/22/2006

Paypal is certainly an option when it comes to expanding business and payment options overseas. The company has a good reputation as well as a secure site for transactions. But, keep in mind that business account users have to pay fees based on transaction activity. It's worth shopping around and comparing what third-party service providers offer in terms of accepting payments online from domestic and international customers. Thesitewizard.com lists some providers and competing transaction fees.

Improving Workplace Safety - 11/22/2006

Thanks for the suggestion, Susan. Not only do safety committees increase awareness, they are a good place to brainstorm ideas and develop new solutions. Along those lines, I found this article on Packaging Machinery Technology which highlights the important role safety committees play within an organization.