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Sacred Cow Disease aka Bad Bovine Blight - http://9stucks.com

Posted by Jim McHugh under Strategy
From http://9stucks.com 4312 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on July 2, 2012 5:40 am

Does your company have Sacred Cows (SCs)? There are good SCs, like long established brands or business practices; there are SCs that are not good...people, rules, business processes, habits and policies that hurt company performance and strategic decision making. Take action, clean up your pasture! Read More

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How to Beat Your Competition: Lessons from "Eclipse the Wonder Horse"

Posted by Robert Peters under Strategy
From http://fresheyesconsultancy.com 4320 days ago
Made Hot by: Squawk Media on June 24, 2012 5:19 am

Are you beating your competition by miles or is the race to every new customer a close finish?

How to Beat Your Competition: Lessons on how to differentiate your small business so that you have no competition to race against from Eclipse the Wonder Horse. Read More

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Cloud Computing Is Changing The Face of Small Business

Posted by GetApp under Strategy
From http://www.getapp.com 4326 days ago
Made Hot by: crystalx72 on June 20, 2012 4:48 am

From Internet only businesses, to Mom and Pop stores, cloud based software has changed everything. Blog posts roundup Read More

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It’s Customer Retention, Stupid! -Why Your Small Business Needs An After-Sales Service Strategy

Posted by UPmarketArt under Strategy
From http://smallbusiness.uprinting.com 4325 days ago
Made Hot by: ZiggyFreud61 on June 17, 2012 5:10 am

It's not about the number of customers you attract- but the number of positive relationships you develop.

Read on for insights on to find out how your After-sales and Customer service strategies can affect your business! Read More

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Cloud Apps Save Time & Money — Five Tips For Choosing Well

Posted by GetApp under Strategy
From http://www.getapp.com 4328 days ago
Made Hot by: amadon on June 14, 2012 2:55 pm

As a small business owner, you want cloud based applications that save both time and money but, that actually work. Here are five tips for choosing well. Read More

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Creativity Incubators: 3 Ways to Develop Creativity in the Workplace

Posted by bafife under Strategy
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 4336 days ago
Made Hot by: Algernon00ps on June 7, 2012 2:05 am

Every work environment thrives on creative individuals. Sometimes getting those individuals to release their creative energy is easier said than done. Here are a few tips for harnessing the power of creativity in your small business. Read More

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Minding Your Manners: An Email Etiquette Checklist

Posted by bafife under Strategy
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 4343 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on June 1, 2012 2:17 am

Everyday we are inundated with email. Some of it is imperative for keeping your small business afloat, other messages may be personal, and the rest may be junk. But before hitting the send button, you’ll want to make sure your email etiquette is in check. Here's what you need to know. Read More

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A Match Made in Heaven: Tips for Partnering with Local Businesses

Posted by bafife under Strategy
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 4356 days ago
Made Hot by: amadon on May 24, 2012 1:18 pm

You’re running a small business, and while keeping all of your business services in-house can be convenient, it may be best to outsource occasionally. Here are a few tips to help you build strong partnerships with other small businesses. Read More

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The Dos and Don'ts of Hiring a Business Coach: A Conversation with Justin Lukasavige

Posted by therisetothetop under Strategy
From http://www.therisetothetop.com 4357 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on May 18, 2012 1:57 am

I know I said we were wrapping up the “learn how to do cool stuff” series (which we are) and getting back to awesome interviews with successful peeps, but this was a topic I couldn’t pass up because it is SO valuable. Hiring a coach. There are amazing success stories and disaster stories. How do yo Read More

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Starting a Blog to Promote your Business

Posted by ivanpw under Strategy
From http://www.noobpreneur.com 4359 days ago
Made Hot by: JimmyJams on May 14, 2012 2:43 am

These days, interaction is a sure-fire way to increase your transactions and with a business blog you can enhance interaction and reach out to more people. Read More