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Posted by smallbiztrends under Management
From http://www.washingtonpost.com 5674 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 13, 2009 9:50 pm

This column looks at how one small business owner got into a niche construction business (rehabbing historic buildings). He started with just $5,000 and worked from his dining room table -- and built it to an $8 Million a year business today. Read More

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Increase Flexibility and Reduce Costs with Targeted IT Outsourcing

Posted by stillwagon428 under Management
From http://www.smbceo.com 5673 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 12, 2009 3:18 pm

Are you looking for ways to minimize increases in long-term staffing commitments, yet want to position yourself for growth once the economy recovers? Outsourcing is a great way to create flexibility while meeting current demands in the organization, particularly in small and mid-sized businesses. Read More

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Illegal Interview Questions, Sales Panic, and Smile & Move

Posted by SkipAnderson under Management
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5673 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on May 12, 2009 1:47 pm

3 worthy visits. Read More

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How to Negotiate With Your Creditors

Posted by ritchelalms under Strategy
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5679 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on May 11, 2009 5:35 pm

Advice on protecting your interests by negotiating with creditors. Read More

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5 Foolproof Ways to Produce a Burning Desire for Your Goals

Posted by wontonu under Self-Development
From http://zenhabits.net 5685 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on May 1, 2009 2:15 pm

Whether it be getting out of debt, running a marathon, taking a much needed holiday or simply getting in shape, we all have goals. Yet whilst we do have them, and we would love to achieve them, life or other priorities sometimes get in the way. Whatever the reason for this may be, it's no secret that goals can be difficult to work towards and a Read More

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Marketing Gets it Wrong, SWOT Analysis, and Ben Stein Sells Shoes

Posted by SkipAnderson under Management
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5686 days ago
Made Hot by: sannwood on April 30, 2009 6:24 pm

It seems Ben Stein is a bit nostalgic about his first summer job as a teen when he sold shoes. Read More

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9 Lessons From Rock Climbing on How to Run Your Small Business

Posted by bermanj80 under Self-Development
From http://lawyermarketing.attorneysync.com 5691 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 30, 2009 4:01 pm

This was written from the viewpoint of running a law firm, but the lessons apply to running any small business. Read More

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What To Do When You're Bored

Posted by BizBox under Self-Development
From http://bizbox.slate.com 5694 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 25, 2009 4:12 am

In the final installment of his popular "The Entrepreneur's Lament" series, David N. Feldman explains how you should handle your business when, after several years, it starts to bore you. Read More

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You Must Watch These Business Videos

Posted by SkipAnderson under Strategy
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5694 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 22, 2009 6:50 pm

Don't miss them...watch them now. You'll be glad you did. Read More

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FTC Moves To Regulate Blogs and Viral Marketing

Posted by luckycharmer under Legal
From http://www.marketingpilgrim.com 5698 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 21, 2009 3:22 am

AdAge reports that the Federal Trade Commission is moving closer to a proposed plan that will begin regulating viral marketing and blogs. Regardless of what side of the political fence you are on it's starting to get a bit scary as to just how much the government wants to be the overseer of everything. Read More