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  • Effective Leaders Stimulates Creativity

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    Stedevilian
    16 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    Effective Leaders deal with problems, they identify and correct injustices, always striving to add value to other people's lives.  They do this by influencing and guiding people to work together towards a common goal. This poses a challenge, because good leadership means mobilising and motivating p17 Vote(s)

  • What's Article Marketing?

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    viavery16
    16 May 2012 | 2:26 pm
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  • Perhaps the Most Important Step to Creating a Thriving and Profitable Business

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    mywifequitherjob
    15 May 2012 | 10:33 pm
    Rather than focusing on your product and your brand, you focus on your customer. As I like to say, you go to the people.20 Vote(s)

  • Marketing Posters - Six Effective Tips

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    janvee3
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Know the basics of creating marketing posters by following the six effective tips featured on this post. marketing posters 32 Vote(s)

  • UPrinting Customer Service: When Real People Actually Answer

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    UPmarketArt
    9 May 2012 | 11:10 am
    While your products and public relations efforts might be what attracts customers the first time, it customer service that will keep them coming back. Some valuable lessons and a great customer experience from UPrinting customer service. 37 Vote(s)
 
 
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  • Marketing Posters - Six Effective Tips

    janvee3
    25 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Know the basics of creating marketing posters by following the six effective tips featured on this post. marketing posters 32 Vote(s)

  • Five Arbor Day Marketing Ideas for Your Small Business

    janvee3
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:52 pm
    Take advantage of Arbor Day marketing ideas to not only get attention to your business, but also develop green business practices.30 Vote(s)

  • Short-Term Marketing Communications Plan

    janvee3
    18 Apr 2012 | 11:23 pm
    For business owners working on a limited budget, follow our marketing communications plan and make the best possible advertising strategy.28 Vote(s)

  • Sticker Marketing 101

    janvee3
    13 Apr 2012 | 11:02 pm
    Learn how to do sticker marketing and spread the word about your business more competently to your target market. sticker marketing, promote your business27 Vote(s)

  • Using Emotional Branding - Basic Tips for Small Businesses

    UPmarketArt
    5 Apr 2012 | 3:11 pm
    We've all seen big players try to manipulate our emotions - if not to convince us buy more stuff, then to make us believe the value of certain things - like your brand perhaps. And small businesses can do the same. Easier said than done? Yes. Doable? DEFINITELY! 43 Vote(s)
 
 
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  • How to Keep Your Ecommerce Customers From Abandoning Their Shopping Carts

    NetworkSolutions
    10 May 2012 | 2:47 pm
    Do you despair over the high percentage of ecommerce shopping carts that go abandoned on your site? You might be worrying unnecessarily. Website conversion company SeeWhy reported that the shopping cart abandonment rate rose in 2011 (as it has for the past three years) and predicts this trend will 33 Vote(s)

  • Digg Shouts are back! But not on Digg.

    amabaie
    9 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    The latest in the line of Digg-killers hits the streets…er…the Internet today. And Thruzt is its name. And it has several things going for it that should make Digg - and it's evil twin Reddit - take notice.34 Vote(s)

  • Does Online Terminology Leave You Scratching Your Head?

    JackieP
    8 May 2012 | 11:57 pm
    New environments bring new terminology. If your stuggling to make sense of some of the new terminology that comes with online business, then heres a quick resource to have you up to speed.40 Vote(s)

  • What The Heck Is Penguin?

    tomshark
    8 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Most people complain about Google's algo updates, but consider that the same percentage of sites that moved down also moved up; can I hear somebody say - "ain't that sweet!"38 Vote(s)

  • The Wrong Things to Think When Hiring an SEO Company

    nickstamoulis
    5 May 2012 | 11:55 pm
    Fair warning, some of these thoughts may come across as a little ridiculous (especially for site owners that understand SEO), but after 13 years of Internet Marketing I've run into my fair share of ridiculous! If you are looking to hire an SEO company, here are six ideas you don't want popping into28 Vote(s)
 
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  • Interview with Adam Baker – Only 72 Sale!

    CanadianFinance
    1 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    The Only 72 Sale is here again! This twice-a-year mega sale is the best opportunity to snag 15 great business e-books, courses, hardcover books, and audio worth over $1,000 for only $100!!!29 Vote(s)

  • How to Build More Value Into Your Product Line

    CanadianFinance
    25 Apr 2012 | 11:44 pm
    We're going to work today with 3 easy ideas for building more value into your product lines. You're still going to make new stuff. We're just going to redirect that energy a tiny bit differently.36 Vote(s)

  • Google Overtakes Facebook in Employee Satisfaction [Infographic]

    crunchynow
    16 Apr 2012 | 12:09 pm
    Have you always aspired to work for Facebook or Google? I am sure, everyone does !! Here is a quick information graphics for all those who are looking for jobs in Google or Facebook with the help of some valuable insights been shown below. While you might also note that in First Four years, people 23 Vote(s)

  • Marketing for Creatives by April Bowles-Olin

    CanadianFinance
    27 Mar 2012 | 10:46 pm
    April Bowles-Olin's, 'Marketing for Creatives,' teaches you how to market like a pro and share your products or services with your target market.28 Vote(s)

  • Pricing Your Products Correctly

    CanadianFinance
    24 Feb 2012 | 11:45 am
    It's important to find a price that works in your market, brings in the money you need, and considers the funds you'll need to take your business to the next level.30 Vote(s)
 
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    BizSugar / Published News / Finance

  • Break-Even Analyses: The What, How, and Why

    expertbusiness
    15 May 2012 | 1:47 pm
    Your break-even point will never be stagnant, so it's always good to stay well on the safe side of it. Here's how to make that happen.22 Vote(s)

  • Mom’s Top 5 Finance Lessons

    justin_amendola
    10 May 2012 | 10:16 pm
    Mother usually knows best and according to small business expert Nicole Fende, mom can teach us a thing or two about business finance. Have a read and celebrate mom' wisdom for Mother's Day.28 Vote(s)

  • Business Insurance Policies to Consider

    MMarquit
    23 Apr 2012 | 12:02 am
    When you are running a business, you want to make sure you are properly covered with the right insurance. Here are some types of business insurance to consider.24 Vote(s)

  • How the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Can Help You Save with Your Business

    Glen Craig
    31 Mar 2012 | 11:55 pm
    The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 has a number of provisions that can help the small business owner save money. See the basics of the act and how it can help your small business. 28 Vote(s)

  • Five Reasons Entrepreneurs Need an Accountant

    amabaie
    29 Mar 2012 | 11:13 pm
    Hiring a small business accountant from the day your doors open should be considered a priority and a necessity, not a luxury for business owners. If you're looking for a business that can survive and thrive for the long-run, having an idea of the financial health of your business needs to be prior35 Vote(s)
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  • 8 Tips for Raising Money Through Kickstarter

    amabaie
    6 May 2012 | 8:46 pm
    If you've got big dreams for a small business or creative project, Kickstarter is a valuable resource for raising money through crowdfunding. Set a monetary goal for your project, tell the world what it is you're trying to do, and cross your fingers as your project opens for donations. While some p34 Vote(s)

  • Obama Signs: And Crowdfunding is Legal in the US!

    JVRudnick
    7 Apr 2012 | 11:14 pm
    Yes, the title above is correct….and as the photo here shows, President Obama yesterday signed into law, the new US JoBS Act which among other things legalizes crowdfunding as a way for startups to receive funding for equity…and that's a good thing, eh! It will change the way startups do busines26 Vote(s)

  • Starting Up: 6 Ways to Save Money as an Entrepreneur

    MMarquit
    1 Apr 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Saving money as an entrepreneur is of the utmost importance if you want success later. Reducing expenses frees up money for you to invest in business growth.32 Vote(s)

  • Financing Your Business? Consider P2P Lending and Crowdsourcing

    amabaie
    31 Jan 2012 | 7:51 pm
    Even if you have a good idea, it might be hard to find financing. One way you can improve your chances is try P2P lending, or some sort of crowdsourcing. You can usually get reasonable interest rates, plus you might be able to find someone willing to take a chance on you.44 Vote(s)

  • Why It’s Getting Harder, and Riskier, to Bet the House

    amabaie
    5 Dec 2011 | 8:18 am
    The collapse of the housing market has highlighted how entrepreneurs are routinely compelled to bet the house on their businesses. For many, taking the risk is tempting because their home may be their largest asset and loans against home equity are easier to find than business loans. Also, such loa30 Vote(s)
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  • Effective Leaders Stimulates Creativity

    Stedevilian
    16 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    Effective Leaders deal with problems, they identify and correct injustices, always striving to add value to other people's lives.  They do this by influencing and guiding people to work together towards a common goal. This poses a challenge, because good leadership means mobilising and motivating p17 Vote(s)

  • A Critical Growth Path for Leaders: Wisdom

    Stedevilian
    13 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Wisdom is often associated with old age.  This presupposes wisdom is directly linked to life experience, which means you will only be able to lead wisely when you are old.  This is not entirely true.  Although life experience does play a role in gaining wisdom, is also something you can develop and26 Vote(s)

  • How To Write A Great Mission Statement

    sbcmurphy
    11 May 2012 | 11:56 pm
    Your mission statement is the mantra at the heart and soul of your business. Writing a compelling mission statement can convey what you're all about to customers, vendors, and even investors.30 Vote(s)

  • 5 Tips: Choosing the Right Team to Support Your Local Business

    stillwagon428
    7 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Are you ready to hire a team of consultants, contractors, and/or employees to support your business goals and vision? Here are 5 tips to keep in mind.35 Vote(s)

  • A Step in the Right Direction: Implementing a Wellness Program in Your Small Biz

    bafife
    2 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    Don't worry: implementing a wellness program is not difficult, and it will help boost your employees' morale and productivity. Here are a few quick and easy steps you can take to implement a wellness program in your small business.32 Vote(s)
 
 
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    BizSugar / Published News / Self-Development

  • Sell Your Crap - A Book Review

    CanadianFinance
    14 May 2012 | 7:24 pm
    Adam Baker's collection of Sell Your Crap guides offers insight and aid to help you clean the clutter out of your home & put more cash in your wallet.28 Vote(s)

  • Where Are All The Failure Stories? – How The Serially Successful See Setbacks

    UPmarketArt
    8 May 2012 | 6:35 pm
    We learn more from failure than than we learn from success. But if this is true, why are we so intrigued with success stories? Shouldn't we be looking at how people failed instead? Read on to learn how the truly successful see things!28 Vote(s)

  • 12 Bad Habits that Could Kill Your Business

    viclogic
    7 May 2012 | 10:36 am
    What you do repeatedly and what becomes your behavioral routine that tends to occur unconsciously is considered a habit.Let's have a personal reality check if we have any of the following 12 bad habits that could kill or ruin our business. 35 Vote(s)

  • How to beat the fears that hold you back

    CanadianFinance
    3 May 2012 | 2:18 pm
    Fear is natural. The beautiful thing is…we can learn how to beat our fears, it takes work but the end result is so worth it. Here's how to beat the fears that hold you back.23 Vote(s)

  • Small Business Owners: How to Deal with Your Online Haters

    ivanpw
    29 Apr 2012 | 12:03 am
    You will always get comments about your business online - both raves and rants. The raves are all good - but how to deal with the rants? Here are some tips.43 Vote(s)
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  • Watch Out: These Industries are Dying Out Fast

    MMarquit
    4 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    A lot of the 10 fastest dying industries in the United States are dying out because of new technology, and the way it allows consumers to do a lot more of what they want - for themselves.30 Vote(s)

  • How Pennies Are Hurting Small Business

    UPmarketArt
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:35 pm
    Cash is supposed to facilitate trade. But with the price of metals at a high and with the value of the dollar at an unprecedented low- does the existence of pennies actually hurt US Small Business? 34 Vote(s)

  • Mentoring Today’s Youth For A Better Tomorrow

    sannwood
    14 Apr 2012 | 8:46 am
    When stepping back and looking at the big picture, peering out into the future, it's clear that our youth represent the future. So how do we encourage them to step into the arena? Especially at a time when young Americans are currently facing some scary statistics.34 Vote(s)

  • Why Are Three Little Pigs Advertising a Newspaper?

    denissemarie
    11 Mar 2012 | 8:44 am
    The PR Verdict: "C" for the Guardian. Credibility is a newspaper's key brand value. Unnecessary positioning for an organization with a proven track record. 33 Vote(s)

  • Blogging Frequency: How To Choose The Right One?

    janesheeba
    4 Jan 2012 | 2:08 am
    Blogging frequency is an overrated notion. Find out how to choose the right blogging frequency that fits you and your blog.48 Vote(s)
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  • 64 Pinterest Marketing Tips and Tactics for Business [Infographic]

    crunchynow
    10 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    Visuals has created and moved our life to a new direction each day. Even Television and daily shows have also inspired the visualizer to move with such a rapid speed. Along with this, even the social media trends like Facebook or Instagram or Pinterest have also been growing more faster with visual38 Vote(s)

  • Three Mobile Security Best Practices that Everyone Should Know

    BLASTanna
    4 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    Your smartphone probably stores or allows you to access personal and important data. Have you taken the appropriate mobile security measures to keep that data safe?28 Vote(s)

  • Turn your Google+ news stream into Pinterest

    cendrinemedia
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:14 pm
    A lot of people have been complaining about the waste of white space on on Google +. Now, they do not have to anymore. Why? Look at the picture below.32 Vote(s)

  • 7 Security Information Buzzwords Every SMB Owner Should Know

    bafife
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:47 am
    Today, it's hard to keep up with everything going on in information security. However, computer security affects any business with a website, online database, or computer. For that reason, here are seven information security buzzwords every small business owner should know...35 Vote(s)

  • What Features Should Your Mobile App Have?

    BLASTanna
    25 Apr 2012 | 11:25 pm
    When deciding on mobile app features consider three things: user experience, the devices where your app will be used and the core capabilities of those devices.40 Vote(s)
 
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  • How to Get Past Your Blog Writing Slump

    DrShannonReece
    14 May 2012 | 1:32 pm
    As a blogger, it is not uncommon to hit a writing slump and be at a loss for ideas to write about. When you are a work at home mom, or solo entrepreneur, and don't have much time to creatively interact with the outside world you might need to take a field trip and go shopping. I am not talking abou27 Vote(s)

  • Successful Startups Often Come With a High Price

    martinzwilling
    14 May 2012 | 5:45 am
    Most entrepreneurs expect to face the "normal" challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing their venture. But many forget the pitfalls associated with traditional business jobs which can apply even to the smart29 Vote(s)

  • I Want to Be a Freelance Finance Writer

    MMarquit
    13 May 2012 | 10:36 pm
    Today's "I Want to Be" Series features Miranda Marquit who works from home full-time as a freelance finance writer for many personal finance blogs.31 Vote(s)

  • 5 Essential Tips On Starting a New Business While Still Employed

    UPmarketArt
    11 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Many entrepreneurs get their ideas while employed somewhere else. But a surprising number don't really think things through. Read on to learn how to develop your business ideas while still employed- the right way!32 Vote(s)

  • 3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Follow-up

    DrShannonReece
    10 May 2012 | 10:31 pm
    One reason small business owners struggle to get clients is the lack of effective follow-up. And one cause of this is the fear of follow-up itself! I have observed this from having worked with and interviewed many small business owners in the course of my work. Below, I share a few simple but power33 Vote(s)
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