Managing a Small Business
Mistakes to Avoid

Frauds, Scams and Rip-Offs
"Don't be paranoid of crooks and thieves lurking around every corner-but keep in the back of your mind a little sense of when you need to be careful."

Policies Avoid Problems
" Some people view company policies as a sign of encroaching bureaucracy and avoid issuing or observing them like the plague. There are even a few publicized cases of relatively large companies that have enjoyed tremendous success without benefit of company policies. "

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Web Resources

Gary Davis Media
Provides a list of ten mistakes to avoid when advertising on television.

Information International
Includes a quick guide on ten mistakes to avoid when marketing your business.

Small Business Administration
SBA Success Series article on employee theft can be found in their volume 6.

Federal Trade Commission
Information on avoiding fraud and complying with regulations on various topics, including advertising, credit, finance, and more.

The Fraud Information Center
A good article about avoiding business opportunity fraud for people looking for at-home business opportunities.

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Consumer Affairs
Includes a list of resources you can order addressing various frauds and scams a small business owner may face.

The Johnco Group
Provides an overview of six major mistakes to avoid with a small business start-up.

The Small Business Strategic Alliance
Article discussing 12 major marketing mistakes to avoid.

The Freelance Centre
A good article about mistakes to avoid in communications within your company.

Trey Rider LLC
A quick overview of 17 marketing mistakes to avoid and advice on what to do about mistakes made.

SalesDoctors Magazine
A good article illustrating how to avoid making poor business decisions.