Polls

Do you shop local?

As a small business owner, you are attuned to the needs of the small businesses in your community. But, how often are you really making the effort to shop local and support other small businesses in your area?

Does your business offer health care benefits?

Healthcare

With the recent changes in health care mandates, some businesses that don't offer health insurance will have to pay a shared responsibility requirement if the government has to subsidize an employee's health care.

Very small businesses will be able to get subsidies if they purchase insurance through an exchange.

Of the following popular marketing tactics, which one has been the most successful for your business?

Of the following popular marketing tactics, which one has been the most successful for your business?

What do you do to help be a greener business?

Have you taken steps to lower your business' carbon footprint? Which of the following do feel would create the biggest impact:

It's almost tax time! How do get your taxes done?

Being a small business owner can mean more complicated taxes. What are your plans for this year?

How is your business doing against budget this year?

Business BudgetThis is a good time to catch up on your goals for 2011. If your business is not completely dependent on the holiday season, you can pretty much tell how you're going to end the year.

How does Black Friday affect small business?

Black FridayBig Box retailers go all out to woo customers on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Should small businesses try and keep up?

What do you think of Neflix's business strategy?

WBS Business Strategy Poll

By splitting their business creating Quickster for DVD rentals and keeping Netflix as their streaming option, are they just trying to hide the fact that they had a 60% price increase?

How is the volatility of the stock market affecting your business?

Everywhere you turn, the financial news is grim. What are you doing to protect yourself?Stock Market Volatility

Is video conferencing a good fit for your business?

video conferencing

 

Microsoft just purchased Skype for $8.5B, which means Skype may be coming to an office near you! 

Do you use Skype, or other video conferencing software in your business? 

Click to learn more on the Microsoft - Skype acquisition

Credit crunch! Is it effecting you?

Will the turmoil in the credit markets impact your ability to borrow the necessary capital for your business?

Marketing Calendar

As a small business owner, do you create and maintain a monthly, quarterly or annual marketing plan?