Toll-free help line and free online service that gives NASE members access to small business specialists. http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk.aspx http://backend.userland.com/rss <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>When it comes to putting information out over the Internet ... I hold everything pretty close to the chest. But ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-07-26/How_to_become_rich_in_business_and_lose_your_shirt_on_the_way.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-07-26/How_to_become_rich_in_business_and_lose_your_shirt_on_the_way.aspx 91e2a36e-118f-4925-bb70-aeecba7c4e1c Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:24:25 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>There never seems to be a lack of challenges when it comes to finances ... especially when you’re trying to ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-07-20/Balancing_business_and_personal_finances.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-07-20/Balancing_business_and_personal_finances.aspx c950fa53-cbe1-4927-9878-965a6961f1fe Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:39:28 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>Q.  I use independent contractors and have heard horror stories about businesses being nabbed by the IRS for not treating ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-07-06/From_The_Trenches_Employee_or_Independent_Contractor.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-07-06/From_The_Trenches_Employee_or_Independent_Contractor.aspx a7552669-62ae-4f7e-b2a1-079d14182d3e Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:42:20 GMT <p style='line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>While small businesses are still trying to come back from the economic downturn, many are starting to see some improvement, ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-06-29/Go_by_the_Book_to_Get_the_Most_Out_of_Your_Employees.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-06-29/Go_by_the_Book_to_Get_the_Most_Out_of_Your_Employees.aspx c24402a3-0906-40b4-bf2d-485159510b45 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:35:06 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><span class='blueboldtext1'><span style='color: windowtext;'><strong>Question</strong></span></span><span class='blueboldtext1'><span style='color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;'>         </span></span>I hired an employee several years ago and as a condition of employment I had her sign a ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-06-21/From_the_Trneches_Can_I_Enforce_a_Non-Compete_Agreement.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-06-21/From_the_Trneches_Can_I_Enforce_a_Non-Compete_Agreement.aspx e0fad56a-66fa-43d7-9398-f989b811b4dc Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:43:27 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><span class='blueboldtext1'><span style='color: windowtext;'><strong>Question</strong></span></span><span class='blueboldtext1'><span style='color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;'>         I am a Limited Liability Company doing home remodeling and am the only person in the LLC. I ...</span></span></p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-06-08/From_the_Trenches_Do_I_have_to_carry_workers_compensation_insurance.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-06-08/From_the_Trenches_Do_I_have_to_carry_workers_compensation_insurance.aspx 0f76fda9-f72f-4e02-929b-f420347b5510 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:02:20 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>Are you planning some vacation time this summer? Or ... does the economy still have you worried and you’re afraid ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-31/A_Little_R_R_is_Good_Business.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-31/A_Little_R_R_is_Good_Business.aspx 973dae32-17ca-4ab7-8fbc-9cf5455567b3 Mon, 31 May 2010 17:44:47 GMT <p style='text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>It’s a fact ... most businesses big and small spend the majority their marketing dollars and marketing efforts looking for ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-26/Customer_Relations_is_Profitable_Marketing.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-26/Customer_Relations_is_Profitable_Marketing.aspx f21b6746-7b11-471d-9939-cda116c3a40e Wed, 26 May 2010 16:56:40 GMT <p style='text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 14pt;'></span></p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>&nbsp;</p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><b><span style='font-size: 12pt;'>Question         </span></b><span style='font-size: 12pt;'>I've been in business for three years and realize I need help in improving my business. I have ...</span></p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-17/From_the_Trenches_Finding_a_Business_Coach_or_Consultant.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-17/From_the_Trenches_Finding_a_Business_Coach_or_Consultant.aspx e388b7fb-d641-467c-9550-032267f10fdb Mon, 17 May 2010 20:01:45 GMT <p style='text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt;'></span></p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>&nbsp;</p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>&nbsp;</p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>Q.  I am planning to start a business and have the option of starting it from scratch or ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-10/From_the_Trenches_Buy_a_Franchise_or_Start_from_Scratch.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-05-10/From_the_Trenches_Buy_a_Franchise_or_Start_from_Scratch.aspx c51147bb-1ef0-4685-989f-9191dbd851f9 Mon, 10 May 2010 16:16:53 GMT <p style='text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt;'></span></p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>&nbsp;</p> <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt;'>Around this time every year several million people suffer the ill effects of a highly contagious ailment known as ...</span></p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-04-26/Do_You_Suffer_From_PTS.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-04-26/Do_You_Suffer_From_PTS.aspx d908bf72-d3ef-44ea-860e-f838c8a27687 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:19:07 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'><b>Question:</b>        I’m a female and own my own business but am really being hurt by the economy. If I’m ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-04-05/From_The_Trenches_Finding_Working_Capital.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-04-05/From_The_Trenches_Finding_Working_Capital.aspx 46b08c7d-0e67-49dd-8425-8353e167798b Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:17:32 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>Sometimes I am amazed at the approach some small business owners take with their customers ... and their livelihood! Here's ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-03-18/Who_Cares_What_You_Like.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-03-18/Who_Cares_What_You_Like.aspx 662be593-dfb5-43db-b126-58c85017c879 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:23:46 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>Even though a lot of small businesses are feeling some rough seas of the economy ... other businesses are experiencing ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-03-01/Who_s_Minding_The_Store.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-03-01/Who_s_Minding_The_Store.aspx f9fae760-7604-41dc-9eb0-41b2604b8ce9 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:03:11 GMT <p style='margin: 0in 0in 0pt;'>Through the professional consultants NASE members have access to ... ShopTalk, TaxTalk, EstateTalk, and ABC’s of Finance ... we get ...</p> http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-02-20/What_NASE_Members_Want_to_Know.aspx Gene Fairbrother http://naseadmin.com/KnowledgeCenter/MyConsultants/ShopTalk/10-02-20/What_NASE_Members_Want_to_Know.aspx e8eaa182-6de8-41ce-a183-aeace2502108 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:17:55 GMT