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Will government stimulus help the economy? Sadly this link leads to the latest installation in an ongoing investigation about the distribution of the last round of stimulus funding. Want proof that business and politics rarely mix or that small business is on it's own rebuilding the economy? Either surprisingly or not depending upon the level of trust you already have in Washington, Veronique de Read More

As the recession ends and the economy begins to rebound, job growth becomes critical in order to stimulate growth. Too bad then, according to Dawn Rivers Baker, so few policy makers or other leaders seem to be aware of the estimated two million or more small businesses started in the last two years or have any idea what kinds of policies would actually help them or at least decrease the disadvant Read More

Twitter has become more then just a social media tool with a 140 characters. With lightening speed mind share that comes as a by-product of using Twitter, businesses are coming up with some pretty creative ways to use Twitter for their business. Read More

Sometimes, real human interaction, and fact gathering, does the job. Software tools are teriffic, but they don't always have the answers needed. Read More

Salespeople use scripts. Even those who believe they don’t use scripts are really relying on scripts, albeit ones that haven’t been refined as well as they might be. By writing and rehearsing your scripts, you will be smoother, you will be more consistent, you will be more persuasive, and you will be more effective. Read More

This is a great review of Anita's webinar on using coupons and discounts online, in the smartest ways possible. Lisa Barone summarizes: "In yesterday's post about how small business owners can learn social media, I noted that webinars gave business owners a great way to learn from experts without..." Read More

Hiring might not keep pace with sales over the next 6 months, executives have told the Busines Roundtable. This post asks is if an aversion to hire is a reaction to failing to "share the pain" earlier in this recession. Read More

For many entrepreneurs who wish to dive into the joint venture arena, getting the first partner is the hardest part. But once you have found a suitable and enthusiastic partner and performed all the proper paperwork, how do you take your newly formed JV and advertise it to the masses?

A great JV idea is like an acorn: it is unfilled potential until it is planted, watered, and finally grows int Read More

As an entrepreneur you want to conquer the world and try to do everything under the sun. Well I'm telling you now that it isn't possible. When starting a new business take it one step at a time. Moving in one direction will get you quite far. Read More