Tricia Drevets

Regular Contributor to Businessing Magazine. Tricia Drevets is a freelance writer who specializes in business and communication topics. A community college speech and theater instructor, Tricia lives in beautiful Southern Oregon.

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Stay Clear of these Work-From-Home Scams

February 3, 2018

The flexibility that working from home offers appeals to many of us. We like the idea of setting our own hours and saving on commuting costs. However, many unscrupulous companies prey on our desire to work from home with scams. In 2010, that latest year for which statistics are available, the …

Small Business Tax Deductions You Need to Consider

January 11, 2018

When you run your own small business, you are always looking for new money-saving strategies to boost your bottom line. One of the ways you may be leaving money on the table, however, is by not taking some of the tax deductions for which you are eligible. This oversight is easy to do because the …

Do You Have Trade Secrets? Here’s How to Protect Them

September 20, 2017

The closely guarded formula for Coca-Cola is stored in a bank vault that can only be opened by a resolution of the company’s board of directors. Only two Coca-Cola employees ever know the formula at any one time, and their identities are not made public. Also in a bank vault is the formula for …

Is Opening a Consignment Business Right for You?

September 20, 2017

Fueled in part by America’s recent recession and by our growing interest in recycling of all types of things, consignment stores are growing in popularity. According to America’s Research Group, about 15 percent of Americans will shop at a consignment/resale shop this year. When you compare that …

How to Improve Your Small Business Credit Score

April 3, 2017

Establishing and maintaining good credit for your small business can help you secure low-interest loans and to negotiate favorable terms with your suppliers. A good credit rating also can help you attract new business, since potential clients may check you business score as a way to gauge your …

Staying Healthy When Your Work Keeps You at a Screen Most of the Day

March 17, 2017

It crept up on me slowly. It started with a few aches and pains when I woke up in the morning. Then it turned into some occasional stiffness throughout the day. However, it really caught my attention early last winter when I actually yelped in pain as I attempted to look over my shoulder to make a …