One Woman® is a business development program of Texas Business Alliance (TBA). TBA has a mission to equip minority- and women-owned businesses to be qualified suppliers, ready to compete for public, private and international opportunities through progressive development, and specialized training. One Woman® is one of TBA’s six core specialized training programs Read More
The rewards of owning a business can be very enticing. However, the risks can be daunting. But, is starting a business really more risky than having a job? Find the answer in this article and learn the top five tips for starting a successful business Read More
With all the forms of communication that are out there why have we forgotten about the power of a handwritten note for our business? When it’s a family member’s birthday don’t we take the time to write a little personal note in the card for them? Well, why don’t we do that in business for those that matter? Maybe, because it’s not the norm anymore or we think it’s more professional to send a well written letter or email. Otherwise, we just think a shout out on Twitter or Facebook is acceptable and it is at times, but in some situations a handwritten note could lead to a lifelong customer, a more productive employee and more business Read More
@SCVNGR is using Twitter to reach their target audience, build relationships, & drive sales. Small businesses can learn how to use Twitter for business from SCVNGR Read More
It may not be right, but the credit scoring system really isn't about your financial responsibility. Which is why you might be penalized when you close a credit card account Read More
If you were ever frustrated that your employees didn't take initiative and were proactive in their jobs, this article provides 3 possible answers to the questions "What don't my employees take initiative in their jobs? Why do they always wait for me to tell them what to do next?
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Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). About that time the bubble burst, causing more than 80% of them to disappear. Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadership, and seed funding, as well as shared facilities and space Read More
Well, maybe you can fake enthusiasm, but probably not very well. And not for very long either. Read More
The first day of my business plan post series. We started to go through the time table for week 1 on page 3 in "3 Weeks to Startup" by Tim Berry and Sabrina Parsons.

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No more wondering on how to lose your job, try these 20 killer tips, which will surely get you kicked out of your job and you can join the list of unemployed people Read More
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