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Posted by suzyQ under Self-Development
From http://www.smallbiztrends.com 6047 days ago
Made Hot by: luckycharmer on February 26, 2008 6:03 am

People often use the phrase “born entrepreneurs” when referring to people who seem to have something that makes them innately entrepreneurial. Most of this discussion is casual and doesn't really consider whether some people are, literally, born with a genetic make-up that makes them more likely than other people to start businesses. But recently, Read More

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How To Get Your Website on the Frontpage of Digg

Posted by digitalsmash under Online Marketing
From http://www.netbusinessblog.com 6048 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 26, 2008 5:09 am

I figured it was about time I let you know how you can get your humble little blog Digg frontpaged without breaking any rules or using any blackhat/spammy methods! Read More

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From New Idea To Business Launch In Two Weeks (with pictures)

Posted by digitalsmash under Startups
From http://www.startbreakingfree.com 6048 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 26, 2008 2:24 am

I am following my own philosophy that I teach: when you come across a new business idea, find the cheapest and fastest way to test it and just get SOMETHING out there which people can see and give you feedback on. This is far better than what most people do which is either (1) have a great idea and think about it so long you never take any action Read More

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Online Loan Sites Picking Up Steam

Posted by JohnH under Raising Capital
From http://www.smallbusinessnewz.com 6048 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 25, 2008 11:53 pm

Perhaps you're familiar with Kiva or MicroPlace; both of these sites facilitate loans between comfortable individuals and needy people in third world countries, and they've gotten a fair amount of press for their good deeds. Other entities do the same sort of thing for less disadvantaged folks. Read More

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31 Days of Brainy Business in March

Posted by digitalsmash under Self-Development
From http://www.brainbasedbusiness.com 6048 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 25, 2008 10:51 pm

31 Days of Business-Savvy suggestions for the entire month of March that are sure to leave you feeling great about your business mindset and productivity. Read More

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Affluent African-Americans have 45% of buying power

Posted by melanee under News
From http://www.bizreport.com 6050 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 25, 2008 5:25 pm

By 2012, buying power in the African-American demographic will reach more than $1.1 trillion; nearly half of that buying power (45%) will be place within the Affluent African-American segment. Read More

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Five Tips to Help Customers Search Your Site Successfully

Posted by ILuvMktg under Online Marketing
From http://www.emarketingandcommerce.com 6050 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 25, 2008 1:20 am

Consumers expect to find what they're looking for quickly — particularly when looking online. As a result, providing relevant search results is imperative for the success of any business on the Web. When customers can't find an item, they'll assume you don't stock it — even when there's a chance they just used a search term that you hadn't t Read More

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How to Write a Catchy Slogan

Posted by Becky under Marketing
From http://blog.fastcompany.com 6050 days ago
Made Hot by: Shelly on February 25, 2008 1:14 am

Need to build brand awareness in an over-communicated market? Consider using a tagline. Slogans like Maxwell House's "Good to the last drop" can answer the prospect's question "Why you, not your competition?" before they even ask it. If you want to develop a new tagline for your product or service, try these ideas.... Read More

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Standing Out with Peripheral Marketing

Posted by ArmadaIG under Advertising
From http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com 6050 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 23, 2008 8:04 pm

Marketers love big events like the Super Bowl or Valentine's Day, but most events are very crowded when it comes to marketing messages. As a result, it's tough to stand out. When you are having a sale on the same day as everyone else, you are forced to compete on the same terms as them. In a post at the Influential Marketing Blog, Rohit Bharg Read More

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Mitch Anderson: Strategies to Beat Big Business

Posted by ArmadaIG under Strategy
From http://www.bnet.com 6050 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 23, 2008 7:02 pm

Mitch Anderson was an electronic engineer who started an online computer parts company, LaptopsForLess.com, which filled a cataloging niche that his large corporate competitors were unable to fill. The ingenuity of his business enabled Anderson to sell his company and retire at the age of 37, when he launched a new career in filmmaking and DVD dis Read More