Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/archive/entrepreneur/rhonda-abrams/1The Passionate Entrepreneuren-ushttp://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/fi/pr/40197.gifhttp://finance.yahoo.com14417Tue, 8 May 2007 07:00:58 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/31557If you've ever found yourself saying, "I just can't find good help," maybe you need to start looking closer to home.yahoo_finance/blogs/31557Tue, 8 May 2007 07:00:58 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/29133Spring is the perfect season to clean out the cobwebs from your overhead. Here are some tips to get you started.yahoo_finance/blogs/29133Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:00:25 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/26766Prospective customers are always a good thing, but there are ways to ensure that they don't just waste your time.yahoo_finance/blogs/26766Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:00:32 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/25611Friends, family members, even strangers are always ready with business advice. Here's how to handle their comments.yahoo_finance/blogs/25611Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:00:00 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/24439Part of being a good boss is knowing when and how to pass off responsibility. Here are some tips on honing that skill.yahoo_finance/blogs/24439Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:00:46 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/24182Romantics take heart -- an informal survey of entrepreneurs reveals that being in love may increase the bottom line.yahoo_finance/blogs/24182Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:00:13 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/23671A few bad apples don't have to spoil the whole barrel. Find out the smartest ways to deal with difficult customers.yahoo_finance/blogs/23671Tue, 6 Feb 2007 07:00:12 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/23444Being successful doesn't mean being the best or biggest. Real competition begins when you simply excel at what you do.yahoo_finance/blogs/23444Fri, 2 Feb 2007 07:00:33 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/22595Tax time is coming, but you may need to remember more than April 15. Find out if you have a deadline in January, too.yahoo_finance/blogs/22595Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:00:02 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/21861Microcredit helps hard-working poor people borrow money to start their own businesses -- and change communities.yahoo_finance/blogs/21861Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:00:00 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/21860Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank have given microloans to millions of poor people, helping them start businesses.yahoo_finance/blogs/21860Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:00:19 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/20194An annual business plan is a sure way to reach your entrepreneurial goals. Here are some tips on implementing one.yahoo_finance/blogs/20194Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:00:00 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/20190An annual business plan lets you set entrepreneurial goals and develop the best strategies for reaching them.yahoo_finance/blogs/20190Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:00:10 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/20189If you’re feeling restless in your work, consider implementing a major new initiative to get the old spark back.yahoo_finance/blogs/20189Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:00:52 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/19447Have you been nurturing entrepreneurial dreams? Follow this advice and it could be the year they come true.yahoo_finance/blogs/19447Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:00:46 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/19446This could be the year you go into business for yourself. Here are some helpful tips to ease the transition.yahoo_finance/blogs/19446Tue, 9 Jan 2007 07:00:32 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/19159Starting a business can be exciting, but getting your fist customer can be a trial. Here are some ideas.yahoo_finance/blogs/19159Mon, 8 Jan 2007 07:00:00 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/19154Determining which type of entrepreneurial endeavor best suits you can give you a successful head start.yahoo_finance/blogs/19154Fri, 5 Jan 2007 07:00:07 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/19153Not all entrepreneurs have the same interests, and determining what you’re good at can ensure success.yahoo_finance/blogs/19153Thu, 4 Jan 2007 07:00:54 Etc/GMThttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/allnews/smallbiz/rss/*http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/entrepreneur/18893We all make New Year’s resolutions. Here are a few to get your small business on track in the coming year.yahoo_finance/blogs/18893Tue, 2 Jan 2007 07:00:27 Etc/GMT