Daniel Kehrer
Web tools to manage projects
Dear Dan: I’m called “Project Queen” around our fast-growing small company because I’m the one who keeps all of our projects on track. But...
Franchises open doors to business
Dear Dan: This is the year I finally make the move to go into business for myself. But I’m not getting any younger,...
Postal rates may soon go up again
Dear Dan: Our marketing plans call for stepping up our use of direct mail this year, and we also use the mail for a...
Take control of travel expenses
Dear Dan: My small company is expanding its client base to other parts of the country. But our travel budget is tight. Any ideas?...
Avoiding problems with OSHA
It's wise to be wary of Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements that apply to small business. OSHA's role is to get small...
<i>The best technology for startups</i>
Dear Dan: We're in the early stages of startup and beginning to shop for tech. We'll need basic hardware and software, plus other technology....
Keep your workers fit and healthy
Dear Dan: After five years in business, we were finally able to offer health insurance last year for our 17 employees. Now we want...
Managing intellectual property
Dear Dan: We're a small design startup, and most of what we create is considered "intellectual property." We're always debating which ideas to protect...
Seven tips for success in 2007
Many small businesses moving beyond the initial stages of startup find themselves facing an entire new set of challenges. These can become either problems...
How to star on your own stamps
Dear Dan: I’m in a competitive industry, and thus in a constant hunt for ways to promote my business, build customer goodwill, snag valuable...