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Made Hot by: robinandy58 on October 16, 2019 11:13 am

This post is a refurbished post of My Interview With Zac Johnson the renowned professional blogger of BloggingTips: Meet Philip Verghese Ariel of PVAriel.com. Blogging is an excellent way to put yourself out into the world and giving yourself the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. This is es Read More

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Top Story: Report Says Remote Employees May Work for Less

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1888 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on September 26, 2019 11:53 am

The virtual office isn’t just a benefit to small businesses looking to grow quickly — at least faster than they would in a physical office.
But now, we’re seeing signs that this is truly something your employees, current and future, may prefer.
This week, a new report from Owl Labs found that 34% Read More

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Consumers Want Unique Furniture But Don\'t Want to Pay for Shipping

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1897 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on September 15, 2019 8:54 am

Thanks to social media, many people now want to buy unique, picture-perfect furniture. But they also don’t want to spend money on shipping charges.

According to Dream Décor Report 2019, “40% of consumers would turn to a major retailer like Amazon or Wayfair if a boutique retailer didn’t offer fr Read More

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Money Anxiety Index Shows Customers Are Not Worried About Recession

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1914 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on September 2, 2019 1:53 pm

The U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending, which makes up close to 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Even though the economic indicators are solid at the moment, the slightest apprehension by a small number of consumers can dramatically change the economic outlook.
Dr. Dan Geller, a b Read More

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August Event Will Focus on Customer Retention for Your Small Business

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1921 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on August 26, 2019 8:09 am

Customer retention is one of the key metrics for ensuring the success of any business. Keeping more customers for longer periods, means you are doing something right.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to help entrepreneurs do just that with a Twitter Chat.
Titled, “How to Attract and Read More

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Is Facebook's "Cryptocurrency" Libra Blockchain's Killer App?

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From https://labrys.io 1928 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on August 23, 2019 7:01 am

Last week, Facebook announced details of their highly anticipated blockchain payments solution, Libra. Set to launch in 2020, the social network giants’ bold attempt at introducing a new global currency is being received with mixed emotions. Is this a step in the right direction for blockchain? Read More

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Charging for Bags: Is It Right for Your Business?

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1940 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on August 3, 2019 10:50 am

New York is set to ban single use plastic bags in March of 2020. It’s a big move designed to cut down on waste. But there’s another way to do your part. A new trend has retail stores charging for single use plastic bags.
Small Business Trends contacted some experts to find the pros and cons of it Read More

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Virtual Tea Room Powered by Palapa

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From https://teabooksketches.com 1948 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on July 26, 2019 8:47 am

I am ready to (slowly) open the doors to the (jolly good) online community, Theo Tea Room. The forum (tea.palapa.co) is powered by Palapa. Listen to episode 327 (Introducing Palapa.co – 10 Lessons From 10+ Years Running Online Communities) of the Fizzle Show. I have added 11 topics so far:

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Learn How to Use Research Data to Gauge Customer Needs at this Event

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1985 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on June 26, 2019 9:58 am

As a business, you create products and services for your customers. So you must listen to what they say. This is of paramount importance. The Voice of the Customer (VOC), whether it is for B2B or B2C companies, has to be heeded.
The Applied Marketing Science (AMS) “Listening to the Voice of the Cu Read More

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Texas Lemonade Stand Law Prevents Police from Shutting Down Stands

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 1985 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on June 22, 2019 1:03 pm

Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed the “Lemonade stand law” on June 10, 2019, to prevent police or code enforcement officers from shutting down lemonade stands run by kids.
The governor called it a “common sense law” on his Twitter feed. Read More