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The Tatum Survey of Business Conditions February 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Tatum conducts a monthly survey of its executives and consulting professionals regarding current business and economic conditions. The survey looks back at the past 30 days and forward to the next 60 days. With executives and consulting professionals serving a broad base of industries in every geographic region of the United States, the Tatum Survey of Business Conditions takes a representative pulse of economic activity at the first day of every month. Results are published the first week of each month at www.TatumLLC.com.

Prepare to Save Your Business from a Disaster

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Cindy Bates writes on how to prepare your small business for a disaster and strategies to ensure that your doors reopen.

Look for your sustainability letter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Jim Blasingame writes on preparing for the soon to arrive day when sustainability will be a major part of your small business operation.

Arresting time thieves & business bandits in the home office

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Are small diversions adding up to be big deficits at your home office? Jeff Zbar writes on how to eradicate these diversions and make the most of your at-home workday.

Connecting with global prospects and getting paid

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Jim Blasingame writes on exporting at a global level and two government organizations that can help you develop an export strategy and make the most of it.

An education revolution: Automate and humanize!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Dan Burrus writes on how new technology is in prime position to radically change education.

Identifying your small business global prospects

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Jim Blasingame writes on how to recognize the potential for your small business to expand to serve the globe.

Small Business Economic Trends - January 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of January. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more.

How to make this your best year ever, even if you already broke your resolutions

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Jim Donovan writes on making the most of the coming year.

Success fundamentals for 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Jim Blasingame shares some business fundamentals to start your small business off right in the new year.