It may seem odd to ask, “What is an online business?” in this day and age, but the question popped into my head and won't let go.

So, to get the question out of my head and into yours (hehe – I love to share!), I’m going to take a stab at answering it and explore why this is such a key question. Read More
Just because I’m frustrated with work one day, it doesn’t mean that I should just up and quit. And you probably shouldn’t either — especially if you want to maintain your benefits for as long as possible and avoid going completely broke. Read More
Never before has a customer visited a website or walked into our store without knowing exactly what they want. Part of the reason is because information about anything that you would want to know is so available online. Which at times causes the customer to be more educated about a product than the Read More
Interview with Danny Brown, Co-Founder of Bonsai Interactive Marketing, on how he's used social media to market and promote his business, his business model, and more. Read More
A while back, I wrote about the importance of a “sustainable competitive advantage,” and outlined the business plan value and limitations of patents and competitor feature comparisons. But once you start selling products, all of these pale in comparison to your level of customer service.

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By Karen Axelton

As the economy shows signs of picking up, more small businesses are considering hiring employees. If yours is one of them, take some time to think about your hiring process and what it says about your firm. Read More
At the Momentum Convention, Doug Hall spoke about innovation, and bringing meaningful uniqueness to market. This is how I plan to use those ideas. Read More
Promoting and protecting your non-profit brand while using social media sites such as Facebook. Originally presented at Social Media Breakfast Maine. Read More
What is a Killer Instinct?
Your mind may immediately jump to an image of an attack trained salesperson, ready to take down the opposition, no matter the cost — “backstabbers par excellence.” That’s the epitome of a killer instinct on crack...

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Did you know that all the net new jobs in the U.S. over the past 25 years came from firms less than five years old? This calls for a celebration! And that’s exactly what Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 15-21) is all about - a celebration of entrepreneurship – on a global scale. Learn more about h Read More
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