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Business Planning
Market Research & Marketing
Business Management
Economic Outlook & Commentary
Self-Help & Professional Development

Business Planning

7 Business Planning Tips for Very Small Businesses
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/bizplantips.htm

3 Steps to Help You Get Started
Writing Your Business Plan
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/startbizplan.htm

Your Business Plan: The Seven Essential Pieces
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/bizplan7.htm

Tips for Writing an Employee Policy Manual
By June Campbell
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/writingmanual.htm

Market Research & Marketing

Postcard Marketing Model #4: Bond With Customers
by Marcia Yudkin
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/postcardmarketing.htm

Phenomenon: Twenty-somethings Are Still Talking About Betty White
by Valerie Boucvalt
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/twenty-something.htm

Does Your Company Tag Line Pass These 5 Crucial Tests?
by Marcia Yudkin
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/companytagline.htm

Twentysomethings: What's On Their Minds in 2009?
by Valerie Lynn Brett
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/twentysomethings.htm

Growth Markets in 2009: Yes, They're Out There!
by Valerie Lynn Brett
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/growthmarkets2009.htm

Market Research for the Skeptical Home Business Owner:
Why you need to determine the who, what, where, why, when
and how of your home business market BEFORE you invest your
time and money.
by Anne Ramstetter Wenzel
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/hbbresearch.htm

Business Owners: Learn 3 Low-Cost Ways You Can Obtain Strategic
Market Information to Help Grow Your Sales & Profits
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/lowcostmarketinfo.htm

Understanding Your Customer's Choices: The Competition
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/customerchoices.htm

An online survey will kickstart your business for 2003: Here's how and why
By Robin Houghton
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/survey.htm

Strategic Planning: Leads Generation
by Anne Ramstetter Wenzel
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/leadsgeneration.htm

What Are the 5 Don'ts When
Calling a Prospective Client?
by Kendall SummerHawk
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/calling.htm

GET YOUR NAME IN THE NEWS NOW:
7 key points to Powerful Publicity Campaigns!
by Jill Lublin
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/nameinnews.htm

How to Avoid the "Oops" of Giving Your Price Too Soon!
(c) Kendall SummerHawk
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/pricingtoosoon.htm

Outsourcing Your Web Marketing
by Philippa Gamse
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/outsource.htm

Marketing Via Email, Legally
by Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/marketingviaemail.htm

Business Management

12 Ways to Strengthen Your Small Business
By Marnie Pehrson
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/strengthenbusiness.htm

Are You An Entrepreneur or Self-Employed?
By June Campbell
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/entrepreneur.htm

Five Reasons to Increase Your Fees NOW!
by Jo Miller, Professional Coach
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/increasfees.htm

Strategic Alliances -
Two Heads Are Better Than One
By Janice Byer
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/alliance.htm

Want to Telecommute? Get the Right Equipment!
by Rosalind Mays
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/telecommute.htm

Working With Freelance Writers
By Linda Elizabeth Alexander
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/freelance.htm

Economic Outlook & Commentary

International Economic and Market Trends – April 2012
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.
PDF Download

West Coast Economic Summit Presentation - October 2011

The Economy of the SF Peninsula: What's Up, What's Not in 2011? - June 2011 (.ppt download)

International Economic Conditions and Outlook, NABE Silicon Valley Roundtable- January 2010

International Economic Outlook, Pine Chemicals Association - September 2009

San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Outlook – January 2009

Slowdown or Recession? Shifting Economic Trends Lead the United States Economy Into the Winter Holiday Season
An Economic Outlook - October 31, 2006
By Anne Ramstetter Wenzel, M.A.

San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Outlook - December 2005 - PDF Download

Self-Help and Professional Development

What Is A Balanced Life?
by Joann Javons
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/balancedlife.htm

Holding Your Ground
By Srirupa Dasgupta
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/holdingyourground.htm

Laughter: Let It Out, Be Healthy
by Valerie Brett
http://www.econosystems.com/Articles/laughter.htm

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