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  • Work-life balance tips for business owners

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    ingebridget
    21 May 2013 | 11:50 am
    Work is important to a business owner, but so is stopping to enjoy life. This post by Kaleigh Friend offers advice on how to achieve work-life balance.16 Vote(s)

  • Get More Followers On Twitter Faster!

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    samuelp
    21 May 2013 | 11:28 am
    You may be asking right now in your head, "How did so-and-so get twitter followers to his account?" Why you're asking that question correlates exactly to the headline that you just read: Get more followers on Twitter! Thank you for your vote :)1 Vote(s)

  • Is Your Business Card Social Media Friendly? [Infographic]

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    jemelyn.h
    21 May 2013 | 11:29 am
    Check this Infographic to know how to make your business cards social media friendly. Megan O'Neill and the other awesome folk at SocialTimes.com created this neat infographic about this article "Hybrid Networking: In Defense of Business Cards and Social Media".16 Vote(s)

  • How to Choose a Good Online Advertising Agency

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    wdoutjah
    15 May 2013 | 5:10 pm
    I understand that as a business person, your marketing strategy is a crucial part of your business. Since the technology nowadays have going more and more online and mobile, many businesses tend to hire online advertising agency to manage their marketing functions. However, choosing the right adver23 Vote(s)

  • The Reason We Should Under Promise and Over Deliver

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    tcamba
    17 May 2013 | 7:43 pm
    It's an old saying but still valuable today. Business people are only as good as their word. If you make a promise - deliver it. Or renegotiate.23 Vote(s)
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  • Work-life balance tips for business owners

    ingebridget
    21 May 2013 | 11:50 am
    Work is important to a business owner, but so is stopping to enjoy life. This post by Kaleigh Friend offers advice on how to achieve work-life balance.16 Vote(s)

  • Is Your Business Card Social Media Friendly? [Infographic]

    jemelyn.h
    21 May 2013 | 11:29 am
    Check this Infographic to know how to make your business cards social media friendly. Megan O'Neill and the other awesome folk at SocialTimes.com created this neat infographic about this article "Hybrid Networking: In Defense of Business Cards and Social Media".16 Vote(s)

  • Vision Statement: Catch the Vision, Aim High, Achieve Great

    OpenSourceMedia
    21 May 2013 | 11:04 am
    Couple years ago I was at a very unhappy place… overwhelmed, overworked, out of balance, not seeing the way out of this vicious circle. My deadlines were falling through the cracks, my family was falling apart, but I kept moving forward hoping this will change for better once I achieve next milesto16 Vote(s)

  • 10 Ways to Make Money on the Web

    sundaydriver
    21 May 2013 | 11:03 am
    The Web offers a wide range of opportunities for making money. You can make money from your computer from the comfort and safety of your own home, whether on a full-time or part-time basis. Whether you are simply looking to augment your income with a business on the side or jumpstart a business,16 Vote(s)

  • Debra Kaye’s New Book, Red Thread Thinking

    Debra Kaye
    21 May 2013 | 10:52 am
    Keith Sawyer, professor of psychology, one of the country's leading experts on creativity reviews the book. Susan Cain, NY Times bestselling author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" says "It's a must read for entrepreneurs hoping to take their ideas from fuzzy t16 Vote(s)
 
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  • Get More Followers On Twitter Faster!

    samuelp
    21 May 2013 | 11:28 am
    You may be asking right now in your head, "How did so-and-so get twitter followers to his account?" Why you're asking that question correlates exactly to the headline that you just read: Get more followers on Twitter! Thank you for your vote :)1 Vote(s)

  • Lead Generation For The Online Entrepreneur

    andreabolder
    21 May 2013 | 11:14 am
    If you find yourself at the bottom of the Lead Generation totem pole, here are a few tips to generating thousands of quality leads into your online business a month:1 Vote(s)

  • Where To Focus Your Online Marketing - Internet Marketing Specialist - Phil Byrne

    positivesparks
    21 May 2013 | 11:13 am
    Many companies have a range of products and services they wish to offer prospective customers. It can be difficult to promote many things at once, often companies can find their marketing efforts spread too thin across too many targets. 1 Vote(s)

  • Infographic Friday: Liberate & Secure Your Mobile Workforce

    BLASTanna
    21 May 2013 | 11:11 am
    BYO is here to stay, and users want the flexibility to use the latest and greatest technology. This balancing act is breaking the backs of IT and legacy solutions.1 Vote(s)

  • Infographic: Contractor Autonomy - No Strings Attached

    BLASTanna
    21 May 2013 | 11:08 am
    The temporary access contractors need to corporate network, data, and applications, requires IT to impose hefty security measures. However, IT must balance security with end-user productivity on the devices they desire to use. Check out the infographic below to see how IT currently balances the two1 Vote(s)
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  • Is Your Business Card Social Media Friendly? [Infographic]

    jemelyn.h
    21 May 2013 | 11:29 am
    Check this Infographic to know how to make your business cards social media friendly. Megan O'Neill and the other awesome folk at SocialTimes.com created this neat infographic about this article "Hybrid Networking: In Defense of Business Cards and Social Media".16 Vote(s)

  • Debra Kaye’s New Book, Red Thread Thinking

    Debra Kaye
    21 May 2013 | 10:52 am
    Keith Sawyer, professor of psychology, one of the country's leading experts on creativity reviews the book. Susan Cain, NY Times bestselling author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" says "It's a must read for entrepreneurs hoping to take their ideas from fuzzy t16 Vote(s)

  • Grow Your Business. Simplify The Customer Experience | M4B Marketing

    m4bmarketing
    21 May 2013 | 7:34 am
    When you are looking to grow your business today embrace simplicity. This means to look at it from your business's perspective. And from your customers' perspective. This was highlighted last week discussing with a small business owner how to use simplicity to grow his business.19 Vote(s)

  • 6 Ways to Make Your Business Card Your Best Marketing Tool

    RossKimbarovsky
    21 May 2013 | 4:36 am
    Every day we hand out a tiny brochure about our businesses without even realizing it. Here are six ways to spiff up your business card so that it collects sales, rather than dust.21 Vote(s)

  • PicMonkey: The Poor Man’s Photoshop

    ShannonW
    21 May 2013 | 2:36 am
    How can you edit images for your small business' blog and social media posts for free? Check out our review of PicMonkey and find out!17 Vote(s)
 
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  • How to Choose a Good Online Advertising Agency

    wdoutjah
    15 May 2013 | 5:10 pm
    I understand that as a business person, your marketing strategy is a crucial part of your business. Since the technology nowadays have going more and more online and mobile, many businesses tend to hire online advertising agency to manage their marketing functions. However, choosing the right adver23 Vote(s)

  • Does Alexa Rank Really Matter?

    mavtrevor
    13 May 2013 | 6:31 am
    Yes! Alexa Rank matters, sorry I just had to be blunt about it. Alexa rank is simply a numerical position of your site compared to all the other sites in the world. For example, Google and Facebook are the two most visited sites in the world and thus occupy the top two positions. 36 Vote(s)

  • Store Promotions: The Moment of Truth for Retailers

    globalcopywrite
    12 May 2013 | 9:46 am
    Call it the universal truth for retailing; retailers are committed to making the most of every shopper visit but it's often easier said than done. If you're operating a large franchise or retail organisation, the way you advertise your instore promotions and ticketing can have a big impact on your 25 Vote(s)

  • 10 Easy Small Business Marketing Tips for Increased Visibility

    sophia2
    11 May 2013 | 8:01 am
    Marketing your small business can seem like a daunting task, and sometimes we just need a little guidance to set things in motion. Here are some tips that you can easily implement into your monthly routine.24 Vote(s)

  • Is Your Brand Image Up To The Challenges To Come?

    sophia2
    8 May 2013 | 1:12 am
    Your brand image is the face of your brand. It is the first thing your target audience sees when first introduced to you. What do you suppose goes through their mind when they see your brand image?20 Vote(s)
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  • The Reason We Should Under Promise and Over Deliver

    tcamba
    17 May 2013 | 7:43 pm
    It's an old saying but still valuable today. Business people are only as good as their word. If you make a promise - deliver it. Or renegotiate.23 Vote(s)

  • Building Irresistible Rapport With Your Customers

    tcamba
    14 May 2013 | 10:09 pm
    Have you have ever wondered how it is that some of your competitors seem to always be in harmony with their customers, while others fight to stay in their good graces? There is a good reason for this, and the sooner you learn it and put it into...26 Vote(s)

  • How To Upsell To Increase Sales

    crozon
    13 May 2013 | 1:13 pm
    One of the most cost effective selling techniques is also the one sales technique where many retailers either avoid all together, or completely fail at performing properly. This sales technique is of course the upsell.24 Vote(s)

  • All Hat, No Cattle.

    Squawk Media
    13 May 2013 | 7:50 am
    You know those people, the ones who wear head-to-toe Rip Curl but have never seen the inside of a wave? Or the guy who professes, Yea, I'll have that zingbat to you by Tuesday. Promise! and come Wednesday you haven't24 Vote(s)

  • Creating a Customer Loyalty Program & Building Community

    jonmikelbailey
    7 May 2013 | 8:21 pm
    Marketers know that creating community is what brings your customers back. Creating community is what keeps your customers interested and it gets your customers to share. A happy customer that feels part of the community experience at your store, restaurant, office or event is more apt to share25 Vote(s)
 
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  • B2B marketers can get fresh, new ideas from B2C

    sophia2
    20 May 2013 | 11:19 pm
    The B2B space has the same opportunities as the B2C space when it comes to digital marketing. We're dealing with people, and all people behave the same. They use search, they use social and they visit websites when they're considering a purchase. This means everything that works for consumer market17 Vote(s)

  • Quickly build your e-mail list with networking

    amabaie
    10 May 2013 | 5:18 am
    When you are networking, you meet lots of new people and collect business cards. A lot of people immediately add these new contacts directly to their ezine list. But, that is actually against the SPAM laws to do this without permission. So how can you get the new contacts on your list?25 Vote(s)

  • Landscaping Business Advertising Best Practices And Tips

    mmprint
    1 May 2013 | 11:08 am
    Learn best practices for your Landscaping Business Advertising Efforts. Advertise Locally with Every Door Direct Mail to Increase Sales and Create Awareness17 Vote(s)

  • If You Can Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle You Can Do Direct Sales

    kellymccausey
    29 Apr 2013 | 10:26 pm
    As I was working on a puzzle I was thinking about all the similarities between putting the pieces together and owning your own direct sales business. 20 Vote(s)

  • 17 Things You Should Stop Doing to Your Websites

    bigmoneyweb
    26 Apr 2013 | 8:08 am
    We see dozens of guides and tutorials on how we should make our websites better to rank, convert, and perform. On the other hand, there's so much wrong-doing, it can be easier for you to STOP doing some things to get better results with your online presence. Below I've outlined the 17 most popular 25 Vote(s)
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  • How Do I Know My Business Will Succeed?

    bizyolk
    21 May 2013 | 5:39 am
    Many of my coaching clients tell me that all the fear and lack of confidence when starting a business boils down to one question - "How do I know if my business is going to succeed?" The success of your business depends on a lot of factors, but you can do many things to increase your chance of b18 Vote(s)

  • Why on Earth is my Google AdSense Account Getting Suspended?

    kingbabajide
    21 May 2013 | 5:12 am
    It is everywhere these days, why on earth is my Google adsense account getting suspended? Have you ever been on the wrong end of an email that starts like this....19 Vote(s)

  • Video: Matt Cutts On Why Does Google Show Multiple Results from the One Domain?

    alokraghuwanshi
    21 May 2013 | 5:03 am
    Many times, you must have noticed Google showing multiple search results from a single domain for a single query. Why does Google show multiple results from the same domain.19 Vote(s)

  • Marketing Transformation: 3 Leadership Skills You Need To Succeed

    sophia2
    21 May 2013 | 2:48 am
    Has the rise of digital, social and mobile technologies affected your marketing organization? In response to these rapid changes in the way everyone on the planet gets and processes information, governments, businesses and individuals are all facing the challenges of adapting to continuous change.17 Vote(s)

  • Why Do Regular Post - GoGossiph.com

    AkhileshGupta
    20 May 2013 | 4:45 pm
    Top advantages of doing regular posting into your website.A lots of benefits which you get just after doing regular posting into your website.27 Vote(s)
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  • Top 5 Reasons to Shut Your Mouth

    Squawk Media
    19 May 2013 | 4:06 am
    5 Lessons learned about shutting up while be put on forced silence. A guest post from Peace Ike. The beauty of this post is that it not only applies to us "in real life," but it also applies to how we communicate online, and also how we communicate as businesses. 19 Vote(s)

  • DIY Public Relations for Your Home Business

    HomeBusinessMedia
    12 May 2013 | 2:22 pm
    Public relations goes beyond marketing. It's about how to get your product, service or brand to the public and it's often about working with the media to make that happen. It doesn't take a million dollar advertising budget to start positioning your brand in the public consciousness. George Schildg20 Vote(s)

  • How to Get More Press for Your Business

    Kimberly721
    6 May 2013 | 4:53 am
    Small businesses are often faced with challenges when it comes to getting buzz in the press. This post will talk about how to get more press for your small business. 19 Vote(s)

  • Promote Your Business with the Power of Press Releases

    CateCosta
    28 Apr 2013 | 9:06 am
    This article is reminder that press releases - or news releases as some of those who left comments noted - are still a great way to get your company's name out there even though they're often overlooked in favor of the "shiny new toys" of marketing like social media networks. It also provides 5 tip21 Vote(s)

  • Boost your business fame with Slideshare

    lorinashbyron
    27 Apr 2013 | 5:29 am
    Back when I was a marketing director for a professional service firm, I focused much of my time on making our professionals famous in their field. And there was one particular free online tool that I considered my own personal secret weapon. Slideshare. 17 Vote(s)
 
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  • Try Selling Sand

    dabrock
    20 May 2013 | 8:48 pm
    How would you change how you sell when you are selling sand? When your product is not different than the product your competitor sells, how do you set yourself apart, maintain your margins, and win business from someone else that's selling exactly the same product?20 Vote(s)

  • Solving Our Problems

    dabrock
    20 May 2013 | 1:43 am
    I've been having trouble with a sales person.  He's someone I've done business with a few times before.  It started a few months ago. He sold my wife her25 Vote(s)

  • Women Entrepreneurs: Still struggling with your pricing? Here’s why…

    AnnemarieCross
    19 May 2013 | 7:45 pm
    Pricing.pricing Ugh! It's a topic that many heart-centered solopreneurs dread because it's confusing and raises many questions, including: - "Where should I start?" - "Will prospects see the value I offer if I charge that much?" - "Why are some businesses able to charge a high f27 Vote(s)

  • From Blog Post to Kindle Book [How-To]

    djthistle
    19 May 2013 | 7:51 am
    What you have is 10 blog posts and those posts form the basis of your Kindle guide. You have to now start adding to your posts and seeing that they flow together. You need to expand on the content and go deep with the details - people are going to be paying for this book so you can't hint at thing20 Vote(s)

  • Four Trends Shaping the World of Sales

    Sian Phillips
    17 May 2013 | 7:37 pm
    By Zoey Maldonado The success of a business is often pegged on how it accommodates change, which often finds many people unprepared. The world of sales is taking a completely new direction. Many companies are moving from the field to the virtual world.22 Vote(s)
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  • The Key To Freelance Success: Relationship Building

    marybernard
    16 May 2013 | 7:26 pm
    When it comes to operating a successful freelance business, it is all about who you know. Finding potential clients, winning them, and keeping them are simply not possible unless you have a well-established and healthy network of relationships.24 Vote(s)

  • Little Known Ways To Create An Ebook Cover

    wade32
    14 May 2013 | 7:26 am
    There are all kinds of ways to create an ebook cover these days.  A lot of them consist of outsourcing the work to people that really understand how to create an ebook cover the right way. I am recently writing a new ebook for you guys and I'm pretty excited about it.21 Vote(s)

  • SurveyAct - New Online Survey Tool for Small Business Owners

    mallton
    13 May 2013 | 5:24 am
    SurveyAct offers a clean and simple interface, user-friendly navigation, and a wide variety of features, designed to provide businesses with an easy to use yet powerful and professional survey tool.26 Vote(s)

  • The Ins & Outs of Starting A Small Business

    Heathervanw
    2 May 2013 | 6:04 am
    Determined to build a better "mousetrap", these two startup founders spent a weekend developing their first iOs app. Read about how they are building a business and transitioning from employee to employer.23 Vote(s)

  • What You Need To Know About HostGator Hosting

    Pakiisp
    30 Apr 2013 | 4:29 pm
    HostGator web hosting review. They offer different shared hosting plans, reselling hosting plans, VPS hosting, and dedicated servers and 24/7 support.28 Vote(s)
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  • 11 B2B Content Marketing Case Studies with Killer Marketing Performance

    sophia2
    21 May 2013 | 3:09 am
    According to a CMI and MarketingProfs study, 91% of B2B Marketers are using content marketing and that means a few things: First, it means content marketing17 Vote(s)

  • Paul Taubman Makes Wordpress Look Simple

    kellymccausey
    21 May 2013 | 2:44 am
    Paul Taubman of I Need Help With WordPress is my guest this week. Involved in teaching tech all the way back in high school, with a degree in computer sciences earned and used along the way, he's a deep rooted geek. It was only natural that he'd fall in love with WordPress.Paul Taubman of I Need 19 Vote(s)

  • How To Make A Full Time Career In Blogging

    techmoody
    19 May 2013 | 3:49 am
    Actually, when we say ‘Making a Full Time Career in Blogging' it is directly related to make good money from blogging and today in this article I will let you know about a few tips that I follow to be a full time blogger.25 Vote(s)

  • Tales from the Field: Raising an Entrepreneur

    Squawk Media
    18 May 2013 | 9:18 pm
    Autumn Thompson shares her experience in raising an 8 year old entrepreneur and what it means to her to see her efforts as a mom begin to pay off...20 Vote(s)

  • The Top 5 Most Influential Bloggers of My Career

    wade32
    16 May 2013 | 9:44 pm
    Here are the Top 5 Bloggers that have influenced me to become successful. These people have affected my success in some way or another. See if these people have affected you too!19 Vote(s)
 
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  • Business Debt – 5 Tips to Help You Reduce It

    Marketing_Mashup
    18 May 2013 | 7:58 am
    Though business debt might seem almost unavoidable, especially in a tough economic environment, it's possible to hold it in check, reduce and eventually eliminate it. Here are some straightforward actions to keep your business debt under control...24 Vote(s)

  • Bankrupt: 3 takeaways from the demise of Oreck

    BLASTlavon
    15 May 2013 | 9:43 pm
    Oreck Corporation, the medium-sized business that makes and sells its own vacuum cleaners, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. We have three takeaways from the fall of Oreck that can be useful for your own small- to medium-sized enterprise. 34 Vote(s)

  • Small Business Advice: Buy or Rent Your Next Commercial Space?

    MMarquit
    15 May 2013 | 4:15 am
    If you're a small business owner who has outgrown your spare bedroom or garage, or if you're looking to expand to a new location, you might want to consider whether to buy or rent your next commercial space.23 Vote(s)

  • 3 Reasons Why No Startup Capital is Good for Your Small Business : CareerFuel

    Heathervanw
    14 May 2013 | 5:36 am
    Lessons learned... how having little to no money can prevent an entrepreneur from making some rookie mistakes. Do any of these sound familiar?40 Vote(s)

  • 13 Money-Saving Tips for 2013

    moneytized
    6 May 2013 | 5:09 am
    How would you like to start out the New Year saving money? This infographic will show you 13 different money saving tips that will help you save a combined total of $11,244.00!21 Vote(s)
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  • Show me the MONEY!!

    lkpetrolino
    16 May 2013 | 6:59 pm
    There will always be a disproportionate number of companies looking for capital relative to that which exists. In order to maximize your chances it is imperative that you clearly differentiate your company from the pack. The following four items provide important pieces to the puzzle of how to h26 Vote(s)

  • Finance a Business Through Community Ownership

    Big Business Boogaloo
    6 May 2013 | 12:01 pm
    You can finance a business through community ownership as an alternative to traditional funding. Rural business expert Becky McCray explains two examples of this kind of financing in a guest post on a blog by Marco Terry of Commercial Capital LLC, McCray explains two examples of this kind of equity25 Vote(s)

  • Small Business Loan Tips from Joaquin Gallardo of Wells Fargo | CateCosta.com

    CateCosta
    1 May 2013 | 10:43 am
    Joaquin Gallardo, a Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo in the Washington, DC metro area, shares some of the most common mistakes that entrepreneurs make when applying for a small business loan through a bank and what business owners can do to position themselves and their businesses to en16 Vote(s)

  • Are You Prepared to Apply for a Business Loan?

    businesstrader
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:25 am
    These are the steps that are usually required in order have a company's start-up loan approved, as well as alternative funding sources, accessible when needed.17 Vote(s)

  • Lending to Home Based Businesses is Increasing

    ShawnHessinger
    28 Apr 2013 | 3:46 pm
    Kabbage Inc. has seen dramatic increase in the company's lending to home based businesses, especially Ebay and Amazon sellers. Trends show small business lending in general is also finally on the increase. Check out the details and a graph to show how funding to home based businesses is on the rise18 Vote(s)
 
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  • Best Things to do With Your Tax Refund

    Copysugar
    11 May 2013 | 9:10 pm
    Got your tax refunds and thinking of where to spend them? Here are some ideas for you to manage your tax refunds expenditure.28 Vote(s)

  • The Tax You Might Not Be Paying: Use Tax

    MMarquit
    8 May 2013 | 5:52 am
    Our tax code is large and often confusing. One of the things you might be missing (intentionally or not) is what is known as the "use tax."26 Vote(s)

  • How You Can Lower Your Self Employment Taxes

    Nellie Akalp
    7 May 2013 | 3:45 am
    Nellie Akalp, CEO of Corpnet.com, shares how you can lower your self employment taxes next year in this post for Small Business Trends!21 Vote(s)

  • Under Tax Investigation? Don't Do a Partridge

    ivanpw
    4 May 2013 | 8:47 am
    In the UK, a tax investigation seems like a more likely proposition today than it did a few years ago. How NOT to be like Alan Partridge when HMRC visits you?25 Vote(s)

  • Small Businesses Divided on Internet Sales Tax

    mmangen
    29 Apr 2013 | 5:06 pm
    The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on an Internet sales tax. The proposed law aims to give states the power to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax for online sales. If you think this issue sounds familiar, you'd be right. It's legislation that has been kicked around for23 Vote(s)
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  • The top five accountancy errors made by small businesses

    bloggerpalooza
    10 May 2013 | 1:38 pm
    Getting into bad habits with your business bookkeeping is a downward spiral that could cost you time and money, as well as make dealing with your business finances unnecessarily complicated. Here's some common errors and how to avoid them. 27 Vote(s)

  • Don't Use Google To Find A Franchise To Buy!

    franpro
    7 May 2013 | 8:49 pm
    I haven't gone off the deep end. (Yet) It's just that Google is not the best place to start searching for a franchise to buy. You have to start elsewhere. Find out where be reading this franchise blog post.23 Vote(s)

  • Are Franchise Businesses a Safer Option

    businesstrader
    28 Apr 2013 | 6:23 pm
    When investing in a franchise business you are buying into an already proven business concept, which can sometimes be the safer option. 18 Vote(s)

  • What to Do When Your Franchise Business Is Slow

    franpro
    28 Apr 2013 | 4:52 am
    Joel Libava, The Franchise King, has some great advice on what to do when you hit some franchise problems. There are a few things you can do; one of them does not include giving up. Read more. 22 Vote(s)

  • McDonald's McFranchisees Are Getting Mad

    franpro
    26 Apr 2013 | 6:15 pm
    Why are McDonald's franchisees getting mad? Are they not making enough money? Are profits down? Could it have something to do with the US dollar? Find out on The Franchise King Blog.22 Vote(s)
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  • How to Create User and SEO-Friendly Web Content

    erikemanuelli
    19 May 2013 | 4:24 am
    Creating great user and SEO-friendly web content is one of the most important parts of driving visitors and converting your potential customers.25 Vote(s)

  • Can Your Business Survive an Emergency?

    bigmoneyweb
    16 May 2013 | 5:19 am
    As the owner of an SME, you probably have a lot of things to worry about, and not enough people to delegate those things to. Running the business on a day to day basis is challenging enough, but have you ever stopped to think about what you'd do in an emergency?25 Vote(s)

  • 16 Attributes to Build Trust in Business

    bigmoneyweb
    3 May 2013 | 2:41 am
    New report shows how few consumers globally trust businesses and offers tips to build trust in business. The 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer report has been released, and the results are miserable. In business, global consumers do not trust leadership, and companies need to make big changes very qu19 Vote(s)

  • Can Entrepreneurs Still Solve Joblessness And Unemployment in America?

    bigmoneyweb
    28 Apr 2013 | 1:45 pm
    Unemployment in the United States significantly increased starting from the year 2000 Till date, joblessness has been higher compared to what it was prior to the year 2000. This situation may have been caused by many factors including fiscal conditions, worldwide rivalry, training and qualification20 Vote(s)

  • Who Drives of the US Economy-Entrepreneurs Or The Government?

    bigmoneyweb
    22 Apr 2013 | 2:47 pm
    Entrepreneurship is a catalyst for economic growth. It is the duty of any government with the heart of progress, to see that the wealth is evenly distributed to the rich and poor. For any country who wants to make a huge difference in the world, capitalism becomes a must. This is so that every citi34 Vote(s)
 
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  • Vision Statement: Catch the Vision, Aim High, Achieve Great

    OpenSourceMedia
    21 May 2013 | 11:04 am
    Couple years ago I was at a very unhappy place… overwhelmed, overworked, out of balance, not seeing the way out of this vicious circle. My deadlines were falling through the cracks, my family was falling apart, but I kept moving forward hoping this will change for better once I achieve next milesto16 Vote(s)

  • Mentoring is Key to Small Business Success

    SBA.gov
    21 May 2013 | 5:06 am
    By Bridget W Pollack. A lot has been written about why having a mentor is a good idea for entrepreneurs. One great article by Peter Cohan of Inc., gives seven reasons you need a mentor and another over on Tech Start Hub provides six. It's clear that the experts agree: working with a mentor has a po18 Vote(s)

  • Negotiation Tips: How to Get What You Want

    chrisanderson316
    19 May 2013 | 9:47 pm
    "Negotiation means getting the best of your opponent." - Marvin Gaye Here is a list of rock-solid and proven negotiations tips aimed at helping entrepreneurs and business owners win at just about any negotiation table!23 Vote(s)

  • Secrets to Conducting a Successful Job Interview

    NetworkSolutions
    19 May 2013 | 1:55 pm
    By Rieva Lesonsky If you're like most small business owners, you hate interviewing potential employees almost as much as employees dread interviewing!26 Vote(s)

  • 20 Surefire Ways to Anger Creatives

    UPmarketArt
    18 May 2013 | 7:22 pm
    Managers are often more clueless about handling people than they are about handling the bottomline. Especially when it comes to people paid to think of new ideas. Are you guilty of doing any of these to your creative workers?20 Vote(s)
 
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  • Are You Running a Business or a Practice?

    kkochenberger
    21 May 2013 | 3:59 am
    There's a big difference between running a business and running a practice. A practice is dependent on you as the author or thought leader to deliver all the solutions that generate revenue. A business is an asset that can ultimately be sold, that generates cash flow and recurring revenue. 19 Vote(s)

  • Need Help Exporting? Join SBA’s Google+ Hangout for Tips to Get You Started

    SBA.gov
    21 May 2013 | 3:32 am
    Thinking about exporting, but don't know where to start? As part of World Trade Month, SBA will host a Google+ Hangout on May 22. The hangout will highlight ways that business can use federal government resources to increase exports.18 Vote(s)

  • How the Imagination of a Child Will Get You Closer to Your Goals

    AWAI
    20 May 2013 | 9:32 pm
    Do you remember when you were little? You could be anything when you grew up. The sky was the limit. An astronaut? No problem. President? Of course! But then as you got older, you started doubting yourself.18 Vote(s)

  • Driven to Succeed: 6 Ideas on How to Motivate Your Project Team

    bigmoneyweb
    20 May 2013 | 4:26 pm
    Imagine two scenarios. In the first one, your team doesn't really care for what they're doing and several employees aren't that fond of each other. The second scenario, however, has a group of people who love and believe in what they're doing and truly appreciate each other's strengths. It seems ra24 Vote(s)

  • 25 Free Small Business Lessons

    bizyolk
    20 May 2013 | 6:58 am
    If you are seeking training for your existing business; or if you intend to launch a business, this article should prove helpful. Here are 25 pillar small business development lessons I learned during the first five (5) years after launching my consulting firm Lemongrass:19 Vote(s)
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  • The Absolute Best Way To Discipline An Employee

    sundaydriver
    21 May 2013 | 3:40 am
    I don't care how good you think your method of disciplining employees is, I can guarantee it's wrong. How can I much such a seemingly absurd claim without knowing a thing about you? If you have only one method to discipline an employee, it will be received differently by each. At best, your process19 Vote(s)

  • 20 Foolproof Ways To Lead Your Team

    bigmoneyweb
    10 May 2013 | 9:04 am
    If you want to succeed as a leader, you can only do it by setting up your team members to succeed .If your team consists of skilled people, you need to develop a special brand of leadership - one that continually challenges them and allows them to solve problems independently.21 Vote(s)

  • 5 Benefits Businesses Should Offer Their Employees

    bigmoneyweb
    9 May 2013 | 12:36 pm
    Companies that offer their employees benefits generally have higher morale around the office, reduced employee turnover, and a more positive public reputation. However, not all businesses have the means to provide their employees with an array of perks and extras, but that doesn't mean employers sh28 Vote(s)

  • 5 Signs You Are Financially Ready To Retire

    MMarquit
    8 May 2013 | 1:23 am
    Before you quit your job, make sure that you are truly ready to retire. Here are 5 signs that you are financially ready to take the leap.22 Vote(s)

  • How To Keep Your Employees Focused On Your Vision Statement

    bigmoneyweb
    7 May 2013 | 5:10 am
    A company's Vision statement is as important to the employee as it is to the employer. Ever heard the saying that ‘Charity begins at home'? If you have then you will agree with me that before you get your team to stay focused on your vision, it is imperative for them to see you practice what you19 Vote(s)
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  • Work-life balance tips for business owners

    ingebridget
    21 May 2013 | 11:50 am
    Work is important to a business owner, but so is stopping to enjoy life. This post by Kaleigh Friend offers advice on how to achieve work-life balance.16 Vote(s)

  • The Struggles Entrepreneurs Face (And How to Beat Them)

    Squawk Media
    20 May 2013 | 1:37 am
    One of the things I take as ultimately valuable is the knowledge I have picked up. Knowledge is the new controlling factor in the economy. As a content marketer, the knowledge I bring to the table is what my clients want from me...23 Vote(s)

  • Your Keys To Success

    IntelBoutique
    19 May 2013 | 8:43 am
    How could the same key(s) you use for your life and profession be applied to your neighbor's life and to his brother's life and his brother's boss' life? In other words, how could there be universal standard for success if we're all so different and have different aims? Maybe there is no key. Ma19 Vote(s)

  • The Rules of Engagement - Women on Business

    sophia2
    19 May 2013 | 4:18 am
    In business, relationships are everything. It's who you know that can help you get where you want to be and all that hard work will come to fruition on that magical moment when you meet the right person at the19 Vote(s)

  • How to Be a Workaholic And Not Get Burned Out

    tcamba
    18 May 2013 | 7:54 am
    If you're an entrepreneur long enough, you'll eventually get burned out. Over the last 10 plus years of being one, ...25 Vote(s)
 
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  • 10 Ways to Improve Your Business with Mobile Technology

    ShawnHessinger
    21 May 2013 | 9:02 am
    A study shows 85 percent of businesses now use some kind of smartphone in their regular business operations. Meanwhile more of your customers are now mobile. If you're intimidated by mobile technology and aren't sure how it can be used to help your business grow, look no further. This post tells yo19 Vote(s)

  • 5 Mobile Marketing Tips and Trends for 2013

    kingofcontent92
    21 May 2013 | 3:30 am
    As mobile device usage continues to soar (including smart phones, tablets and mini-tablets), business owners should plan to tap this trend in 2013. According to a "Mobile Path to Purchase" study conducted by Nielsen, one of the top uses of mobile devices by consumers is finding and calling local b16 Vote(s)

  • Engagement Photo Ideas: How To Cherish Your Engagement

    janesheeba
    19 May 2013 | 5:53 am
    Having great engagement photo ideas will help lift your engagement and preserve the memory for years to come. HEre are some handy tips!19 Vote(s)

  • The Best Business Email Security Etiquette

    mallton
    16 May 2013 | 12:11 pm
    E-mail is now indispensable to both private individuals and companies, but there are still far too many failing to implement the right security measures.20 Vote(s)

  • Is Your Website Secure?: Defining SSL Encryption and Why You Need It

    Adam_Gottlieb
    16 May 2013 | 5:10 am
    Whether you're running a home business or a full-fledged company, you should approach online security in the same way that you'd approach the physical security of your home or business. If you are buying and selling online, then your livelihood, reputation, even your assets may depend on the securi23 Vote(s)
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  • 10 Ways to Make Money on the Web

    sundaydriver
    21 May 2013 | 11:03 am
    The Web offers a wide range of opportunities for making money. You can make money from your computer from the comfort and safety of your own home, whether on a full-time or part-time basis. Whether you are simply looking to augment your income with a business on the side or jumpstart a business,16 Vote(s)

  • 2 Alternatives to Amazon Affiliates that Actually Work

    oddblogger
    20 May 2013 | 4:24 pm
    Not everyone can have or use Amazon Affiliates to make money for their blogs. Whether it is a geographical issue, or maybe you lost your Amazon account, or  you just don't want to use Amazon for your site. There are alternatives out there that can generate money for your blog.26 Vote(s)

  • Enabling Commentator’s Gravatar On MobilePress

    babanature
    20 May 2013 | 11:54 am
    Hey guys! This would be my second weekend post in 2013, isn't that great? I am trying to cover up with the mobilepress customization and or may be some other stuffs along the way. Since mobilepress is one of wordpress … Continue reading →24 Vote(s)

  • Top 25 Free Web Hosting Companies You Should Know

    oddblogger
    19 May 2013 | 7:16 am
    As bloggers we take great value in knowing who is hosting our web sites and content, but think back to when you first started with your blog. Do you remember the long drawn out process you went through to select who was going to host your web site?22 Vote(s)

  • Creating Killer Presentations: 5 Shocking Mistakes to Avoid

    sophia2
    19 May 2013 | 6:47 am
    AnyMeeting users share thousands of presentations every month (literally) with nearly 20% of all meetings including a shared presentation. That is a lot of PowerPoint! And if you're like most people, you've sat through a lot of PowerPoint presentations yourself.21 Vote(s)
 
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  • 9 Reasons Every Startup Should Blog

    Cahoots
    20 May 2013 | 7:25 pm
    Many entrepreneurs are so involved with product development that they neglect important online engagement tools such as blogs. Not only do blogs help with SEO and visibility, they can also provide invaluable feedback and validation that helps steer your startup in the right direction. 26 Vote(s)

  • The Three Best Home-Based Businesses for Mompreneurs

    HollyHanna
    20 May 2013 | 6:02 pm
    If you aren't sure what kind of company you'd be able to run from the comfort of your home, here are my three home-based business suggestions for the one-part mom, one-part business woman:26 Vote(s)

  • Reasons Your Startup May Never Become A Thriving Business

    bigmoneyweb
    20 May 2013 | 7:49 am
    The dream of every new business is to grow and outlive harsh business conditions like the global meltdown. The question is how many businesses thrive in the long run? Have you ever wondered what happened to some small businesses that folded up even months upon starting? Was it fate or were there21 Vote(s)

  • Have You Thought of Turning Your Hobby Into a Successful Business?

    ivanpw
    20 May 2013 | 6:05 am
    The idea of turning your hobby into a business can seem a little far-fetched at first, but actually many take the plunge and become self-employed.22 Vote(s)

  • 10 Entrepreneur Risks Worth Taking in Every Startup

    martinzwilling
    20 May 2013 | 2:11 am
    Being a risk taker in business is not the same as being reckless. Nevertheless, the word "risk" has a negative connotation to most of us, implying danger and possible loss. For true entrepreneurs, risk is viewed as a positive, with its implied challenge to overcome the unknown and hitting the big r24 Vote(s)
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