• SCORE

• The paperless office

  The paperless office may be a quest only slightly less ambitious than the Holy Grail. But for John Garner, the concept intrigues him enough to have built a big chunk of his business model around it.

• The human touch

  F.W. Davison’s software lets even the smallest business operate its own human resources department.

• Diary of a Small Business: 'You must be crazy!'

  When we first met James Canedy – and discovered his talent as a writer – it occurred to us that he was very qualified to articulate the thoughts, emotions, dreams and experiences of all our small business readers.

• SBA Quarterly Indicators

  The SBA Office of Advocacy recently released its 3rd quarter 2007 Quarterly Indicators, which include data on trends in the U.S. economy and small businesses. To view or download the Quarterly Indicators, click here.

• A new arrangement

  The arrival of a new maestro is more than the next chapter for the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra. It reflects the changing face of Cape Cod, and suggests other possibilities that can dramatically alter the cultural and economic landscape of the region.

• An evolving landscape

  Bob Maffei turns to General Electric, McDonald’s and Morton’s Steakhouse for inspiration building his growing business.
  
  Note: Maffei Landscape Contractors was one of 15 businesses awarded Build a Better Mousetrap awards by SCORE and local chambers of commerce.

• SCORE’s Mousetrap award winners

  Most small businesses fail within the first five years. To recognize those that survive, SCORE awards its Build a Better Mousetrap award to small businesses that have survived the first five years and appear to be headed for long-term success.

• Succession planning: Survey and events

  There is an impending crisis being driven by the aging of the baby boomers. Within the next 10 years, about two of every three small to medium-sized enterprises will be transferred as older owners look to cash out. In addition, many non-owners will be leaving the workforce.
  

  To take the succession planning survey, click here.

  Please note: Enter code A10 when asked for an ID code. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes. If there are enough responses, we plan to prepare a report on the data gathered so our readers can benchmark with area businesses.

• Spotlight on … Teri Whelan of Aflac

• Comcast Ranks #1 in Small & Medium Business Internet Access for Second Consecutive Year

  September 12, 2006 -- Comcast announced it was ranked number one in small and medium business (SMB) Internet access customer satisfaction for the second year in a row.

• SBA Disaster Preparedness PSA encourages residents nationwide to be prepared

  JUNE 8, 2006 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration today released a disaster preparedness audio public service announcement reminding residents throughout the nation of the importance of being prepared.

• A 200-year family tradition drives Cape Cod Coffee Roasters

  Seventy-five-year-old Demos Young buys back his struggling company and invests heavily to resurrect the brand.

• Need funding for your business? Here's where to start looking

  What is the most important and necessary item to have when starting or running a business? Money, of course. Many entrepreneurs wonder how to get it, and how to keep it once they have it.

• Cash flow – The business lifeline

  All business owners know what cash flow is – if not technically, then emotionally. Nevertheless, it’s worthwhile to approach this subject from the very beginning because it is central to business success.

• Woman Entrepreneur of the Year nominations

  Cape Business and the American Business Women’s Association have again joined forces to sponsor the second annual Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award. We will profile the nominees in our pages, and a panel of judges will select the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.

• Making Cape Cod their world headquarters

  Three entrepreneurs tells a story that is becoming more and more typical across Cape Cod.

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