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ArticlesCheck back each week for a new article, or subscribe to receive articles delivered by e-mail every Monday.134. Open Coffee Club: Where Old School Networking Meets Cyber SocializingMore than 80 Open Coffee Clubs have sprung up around the world, all of which are based on the original London model: to encourage entrepreneurs, developers and investors to organize real-world informal meetings to chat, network and grow. New Mexico has three established Open Coffee Clubs — one each in Albuquerque, Los Alamos and Santa Fe. 133. Certification Can Help Small Businesses Win Lucrative ContractsThe federal government, state governments and local municipalities offer various categories of business certifications to make it easier for small businesses to win government contracts. Business certification offers the small-business owner new marketing opportunities with corporate and government buyers. 132. Retention Marketing Matters Now More Than EverOnline social networks provide forums that can spread both facts and rumors to many people at cyber speeds. Bad customer service today can cost a business not just one customer but potentially hundreds or thousands more who decide not to try a product or service based on one customer’s negative experience. Learn how to make your customers happy so that you will retain them. 128. Protective Impulses Should Apply to Original Works, Trade SecretsLearn the difference between copyrights and trade secrets, why you might need one, and how to obtain it. 126. Construction Industries Considering Reinspection Fee Hike, New Journeyman RatiosThe New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Construction Industries Division (CID) has scheduled five public hearings around the state to take public comments regarding two proposed rule changes to the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC). The agency wants to increase reinspection fees to cover the cost of these services, and it seeks more clarity in the administrative code pertaining to the ratio of journeymen to apprentices in the building trades. 124. New Mexico Veterans Apply Skills to MarketplaceOver 22,000 New Mexico businesses that serve communities and provide jobs are owned by Veterans. The Veterans’ Business Development Office assists returning vets in establishing new businesses or expand existing ventures. 123. Cash Flow is Decisive When Pricing a Small BusinessWhen pricing a business for sale, learn how to accurately determine the business’s true cash flow to avoid undervaluing the business. 122. Knowledge is Power When You’re Looking for CapitalWith 20 locations around New Mexico, Small Business Development Centers exist to help business owners by providing information, assistance and training. 121. Poor Hires to Management Team Can Destroy a BusinessLearn how to identify and maintain a top management team by matching their talents with their position. 120. What’s in a Name? A Potential Gold MineLearn about the basics of obtaining trademark protection. |
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