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Reasons Why Small Business Startup Fail-Part 2 - http://smallbiznezz.wordpress.com

Posted by aliciatrinidad under Management
From http://smallbiznezz.wordpress.com 5315 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on October 10, 2009 4:00 pm

It is our misconceptions that lead us to business failure. We sometimes reroute ourselves away from the conventional elements which sometimes blinded us to the reality. On the surface, it is indeed essential that our business should comply with the basic elements so that you can start working on it, but you must be aware that you should always stic Read More

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Do You Have the Right People on the Bus?

Posted by sannwood under Management
From http://www.openforum.com 5314 days ago
Made Hot by: ritchelalms on October 10, 2009 2:49 pm

Do you have the right people on the bus? And who's driving the bus? Few things are more important to the success of a business than having the right people — both the leaders and the followers. Too many times, these people are like “riders on a bus” who get on randomly — or as a matter of convenience. Read More

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Building Foundation of Small Business on Values

Posted by roseanderson under Strategy
From http://smallbiznezz.wordpress.com 5312 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on October 10, 2009 12:58 am

The core for business success is values. When we say values, we are actually referring to the things that matters most. What really is important for you and your business? The obvious answer is money. In the first place, this is the main reason why you are starting a business. But there must be something that you need to consider beyond money. Thin Read More

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Click Through Rate And ROI Has NO Relationship

Posted by williswee under Advertising
From http://www.penn-olson.com 5312 days ago
Made Hot by: marciabiz on October 9, 2009 11:52 pm

A Nielsen Company research, measured across over 200 campaigns, has busted the myth. CTR and ROI have no relationship! Read More

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6 Ways To Integrate Twitter Into Your Site

Posted by roseanderson under Social Media
From http://smallbiztrends.com 5312 days ago
Made Hot by: arthurbland on October 9, 2009 1:36 pm

Though Twitter is powerful all on its own, integrating it into your site makes it even more robust. Finding ways to bring Twitter into your site can help you build community, get readers to retweet and promote your content, and can even help you gain followers by increasing your visibility and letting people know you're out there. Read More

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The Key Business Metrics Every Entrepreneur Must Know

Posted by CFOWISE under Finance
From http://www.cfowise.com 5314 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on October 9, 2009 1:09 pm

Imagine you own a successful business but become stranded on a deserted island. The only communication you receive about your business comes once a week on a sheet of paper in a bottle (yes, a message in a bottle). What information would you need and want on that paper? Read More

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10 Tips for Taking Your Small Business Global

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Global
From http://www.smbtrendwire.com 5312 days ago
Made Hot by: arthurbland on October 9, 2009 12:33 pm

Of course, one obvious way to expand your customer base in tough economic times is to take your small business global and here are 10 tips to help you do so. Certainly, technology, particularly the Internet, has made it easier financially for even the smallest businesses to seek global clients with the right strategy. Here, from a vintage 2008 Sma Read More

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Social Media Tools Help You Listen To Consumer Needs and Desires

Posted by roseanderson under Social Media
From http://www.smbceo.com 5313 days ago
Made Hot by: JohnH on October 9, 2009 1:06 am

Successful companies don't have ESP and they cannot see into the future. What makes them successful is that they listen and respond to what consumers want and need. That's an extremely important part of product development and marketing. Not to mention that it's also an ongoing process. Read More

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Questions Raised Over Small Business Funding

Posted by ShawnHessinger under News
From http://money.cnn.com 5313 days ago
Made Hot by: JohnH on October 9, 2009 1:04 am

This article from CNN Money Small Business again raises questions over small business funding. While the U.S. Small Business Administration claims it's given plenty of money to the small business sector, a tally of the numbers and where money is being awarded may not bear out those claims. Criticism of the SBA and the degree to which it truly hel Read More

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Are You Upsetting Loyal Customers When Attracting New Customers?

Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 5314 days ago
Made Hot by: JohnH on October 8, 2009 11:02 pm

Are you a loyal customer but find the latest deal or offer is never for you, only new customers? Although I have no statistics on this, but visiting many websites it seems that small businesses are doing this more than they used to. Whilst it is important to gain new customers, a little time is needed to think about your loyal customers and how Read More