Looking for something specific? Enter one or more keywords and search our entire site.	900 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 856.667.4100 · 215.563.0276 · Fax: 856.667.3652 Monthly Business Tips 2005 Business Tips Archive December 2005 - Could your business survive a flu pandemic? The nation is just beginning to discuss the possibility of a flu pandemic; that is, a worldwide outbreak of a new and lethal strain of influenza. Nobody knows when a pandemic will occur – it could be within a year or within 20 years. But medical experts seem certain that a pandemic will happen sooner or later. Three pandemics occurred in the last century. The most serious, in 1918, killed tens of millions of people around the world. November 2005 - Time your equipment purchases to cut taxes Do you have plans to buy business equipment early next year? If so, it might pay you to accelerate the purchase into 2005. There’s an annual tax break that lets you take an immediate deduction for the cost of business equipment rather than spreading the deduction over several years. If you qualify, you might want to take full advantage of your 2005 tax break by shifting planned purchases into this year. October 2005 - How well could your business handle a disaster? In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, every business manager should be thinking about how a disaster would affect their business. Here’s a quick look at some of the things you can do beforehand, and what relief might be available afterwards. September 2005 - Every employee works in customer service As a manager, you know the importance of outstanding customer service. Contented customers lead to repeat sales and referrals, which lead to higher revenues and profits. The result is a stronger, more secure business. August 2005 - Is your business being blogged? Is your business being discussed in employee blogs? Before you answer, let’s explain what a “blog” is. It’s a new word, coined from the Internet and just making its way into dictionaries. It comes from web log, and refers to a personal journal that’s posted for all to see on the Internet. July 2005 - How secure are your business computers? Virtually every business, large or small, depends on computers these days. Whether you do all your business on the Internet or use computers only for a Web site and keeping the books, your business would almost certainly suffer if your computers weren’t working. June 2005 - Five “must do” items for every business owner If you own or manage your own business, you’re probably busy monitoring operations and dealing with everyday problems. But there are a few things that you should make time to do every year. These are important for your longer-term business and personal success. May 2005 - How to manage and motivate your part-time employees Part-time employees can play a valuable role in a small business. They can help you deal with variations in workload without having to hire a full-time employee. And often, because they’re looking for a job that requires fewer hours, you can find a person with above-average skills for the position. April 2005 - Could your business use a Health Savings Account? Are you looking for a way to control health insurance costs? Perhaps you’d like to offer health coverage to your employees, but can’t afford it? If so, look into Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). March 2005 - This insurance is not healthy Good health insurance at a reasonable price can be difficult to find. If you’re a small business owner or self-employed, you know this. You’ve struggled to find coverage for yourself and your employees at a price you can afford. February 2005 - Employee e-mail: Every business should understand the risks It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago e-mail was virtually unknown. Nowadays it’s an essential business tool. Most office workers use e-mail daily to communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliers. It’s fast, informal, and so much better than playing “telephone tag.” January 2005 -Hiring your first employee? Make it a success Are you ready to hire your first employee? Perhaps you started a new business, working solo or with a spouse or business partner. Now the business is growing and there’s just too much to do. You find yourself working long hours and still not keeping up. It may be time to make your first hire. Think of the hiring process in two stages. "Business Tips" are published monthly to provide useful business information. Return to this site every month for helpful suggestions on how to make your business more profitable. 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