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By Ed Rappuhn, Chairman – SCORE Nashville “Other than having enough cash on hand, what is the most important thing I can do to help my business succeed?” An answer that applies to... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn, Chairman – SCORE Nashville “New competition has entered my market – my profits are slipping. Any ideas?” By asking this question, you are working on your business... Read more

“I prefer to do business on a handshake, rather than a written contract. What’s wrong with that?” While some verbal contracts or handshake agreements might be legal, other... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn, Chairman – SCORE Nashville “My service is great and customers are happy.  How can we increase business without adding manpower and skills?” Have you heard of co-... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “I buy from a distributer and I know my competition is getting better prices than I am. I don’t think they buy any more than I do, yet they... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville Reader’s question: “I am buying a restaurant but I’m having second thoughts. The owners have told me that actual sales are greater than what they... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “My business is doing well but I know it can do better. I have several repeat customers but others just seem to disappear. I also have some loyal... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “Our revenue is increasing, but our profit is declining. What’s going on?” Let’s look at your expenses in four ways: Direct expenses are directly... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “I am starting a business but accounting is a mystery to me. I know I need to keep records for tax purposes, but am not a “numbers” person. You are... Read more

By Ed Rappuhn – SCORE Nashville “I’m planning to start a business that could be formed as a for-profit company or a not-for-profit. How do I decide?” What is your primary aim for... Read more