One of the key sections of any business plan is the analysis of the competition. I especially love the ones that start and end by saying “We don’t have any competitors.” Investors take that to mean either 1) there is no market for your product, or 2) you don’t understand the concept of business and
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Startup Competitors Watch From Five Directions
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 5140 days ago
These Franchises Are Growing At a Really Good Clip
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 5140 days ago
During a recession, especially during long, drawn out ones like we're experiencing now, there are always a few franchise businesses that seem to blow right past all of the negative economic news, and just do what they do best. In this case, they provide an inexpensive service..
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5 Post-Labor Day Steps To Help Your Business Close 2010 Strong
Posted by kikscore under StrategyFrom http://blog.kikscore.com 5140 days ago
There are only 4 months left in the 2010. Here are 5 steps to help you meet your small business and startup goals for 2010.
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Sales Tip A Day: How to Pitch To A Wider Audience and Drive More Sales
Posted by argentisgroup under Online MarketingFrom http://www.salestipaday.com 5140 days ago
Do you do regular presentations to audiences? Want to sell to a broader audience? Here is a story on a fresh approach that is garnering millions in additional revenue for one company.
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Safety Precautions When Planning or Attending an Event or Seminar
Posted by Athena under Public RelationsFrom http://bizcovering.com 5140 days ago
Better safe than sorry! In any event, be it a training seminar, a convention, or even a wedding or a concert, the concept of safety should not be taken lightly. Don’t let carelessness ruin your day or your event.
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Brand Monitoring: How Did The Tipp-Ex Campaign Perform?
Posted by channelship under Social MediaFrom http://www.channelship.ie 5140 days ago
Last week, Tipp-Ex (BIC Group) launched a pretty original and creative interactive campaign on YouTube. We tracked the performance and discovered some interesting numbers. Have a look!
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Do You Really Believe in What You Do?
Posted by Marcana under Social MediaFrom http://marcana.com 5140 days ago
Have we focused too much on the exotic at the behest of the Vaynerchuks and Ferris's of the social media world? What follow is an article about passion vs. core values, and why passion may not do justice to the freedom that social media and the specialty niche economy presents.
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Rates for small business credit cards climb higher
Posted by ruth under FinanceFrom http://www.creditnet.com 5140 days ago
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act may have extended numerous protections to consumers, but the same isn't true for small businesses, and lenders have acted to exploit that loophole.
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The Big Small Business Health Insurance Problem
Posted by ruth under ManagementFrom http://www.businessweek.com 5140 days ago
Health-care overhaul won't get most young companies to offer employee coverage, says Scott Shane, so government programs and state exchanges must serve.
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Smartphones - a tool for SME growth
Posted by ruth under TechnologyFrom http://www.computerweekly.com 5140 days ago
Small businesses are frequently hailed as the driving force behind the economy. And you can see why. Size and ambition makes them well placed to spot gaps in the market and act quickly; while a change of course in larger organisations can be like turning round an oil tanker.
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