Small Business Articles

Managing For Failure - Posted by Michael Adams.

Development and implementation of process, procedure and structure is indeed an epidemic if not an obsession within the small business community. However, the process may very well strip a small company of its most valuable assets; entrepreneurial spirit and creativity, rapid time to market, swiftness in adjusting to market trends, cash (development and implementation is an expensive endeavor) and the ability to attract and retain the creative souls who are the very heart of small business.

Louisiana- Recovery and Economic Activity - Posted by Howard Giske.

Louisiana is recovering from the damage to New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is still the largest city and a major port. The other leading city is the capital, Baton Rouge.

Iowa- Central Cornbelt State - Posted by Howard Giske.

Iowa is widely known as an agricultural state and a corn producer. Now it is joining in bio-fuels production. And then there's the insurance business, and more.

Indiana- Industrial State on the Great Lakes - Posted by Howard Giske.

Indiana still produces quite a bit of steel. It is known for its motor car races like the Indy 500. Or, you may want to start a business in its extensive tourist, and hunting and fishing sector.

Your Illinois Corporation- in the Heart of the Midwest - Posted by Howard Giske.

Illinois has for a long time been an industrial economy, but now it is also a center of the service and financial economy. It's a big state to do business in, and there's a lot more to it than just Chicago.

Idaho- Your Mountain States Business Headquarters- - Posted by Howard Giske.

Idaho is a state of surprises. It has a river port connected to the ocean and a hi-tech business sector. And you thought all they produced was potatoes.

Hawaii- Doing Business in Paradise - Posted by Howard Giske.

Hawaii can be a tough place to do business, but it has some unique features as well. It is at the crossroads of the Pacific and is a tourist's tropical paradise.

Georgia- Heart of the Old South, and the New South - Posted by Howard Giske.

Georgia, and its capital, Atlanta have become a center of the New South. That means lots of financial business. But, the old south can still be seen, with gracious architecture, in places like the university town, Athens, Georgia.

Florida Business- and Unlimited Sunshine - Posted by Howard Giske.

Florida keeps expanding economically and is a great place to incorporate your business. And yes, note there is not state income tax.

Delaware- Lots of Business in a Small State - Posted by Howard Giske.

Delaware has become a major business and financial center on the east coast of the United States. It has the Wilmington financial center and also farming and beaches.