More than 45,000 businesses closed their doors for good in 2009 -- including some that survived for longer than a century. Here are 6 historic companies that vanished.
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100-year-old businesses we lost - Serving teachers across generations (1) - Small Business
Posted by TomBirches under NewsFrom http://money.cnn.com 5229 days ago
Presenting Business Plans: Why People Feel Nervous and What You Can Do About It
Posted by TomBirches under StrategyFrom http://smallbusiness.logoworks.com 5229 days ago
If you are looking for finance to either start up a business or expand your existing one you have to accept that if you want the Bank to say yes to your superb business idea, you are going to have to spend time preparing for the interview.
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How to implement an employee suggestion process
Posted by TomBirches under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.smallbusiness.com 5229 days ago
You're a savvy small business owner with smarts, drive and determination, and you surround yourself with employees who possess those same qualities. So instead of always being the one to tell them what to do, why don't you consider opening up the floor to suggestions from them?
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Customer Service Tips for Small Business
Posted by TomBirches under Customer ServiceFrom http://smallbiznezz.wordpress.com 5229 days ago
One advantage of small business over big business is the ability to focus more on customer service. The following are the things that you must consider to develop your customer service.
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50 Tips to Get You STARTED Using Twitter for Business | Starting up
Posted by bloggertone under Social MediaFrom http://bloggertone.com 5229 days ago
When using Twitter for business, It's important to have a plan so that you have something to measure your results against. In my experience, the individuals and businesses that fail to leverage Twitter effectively are also those who have employed no strategy and/or have not taken the time to understand how to use it.
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Why Employee Benefits are Important for Small Business Owners
Posted by ShawnHessinger under Employee BenefitsFrom http://www.youtube.com 5229 days ago
Why are employee benefits important to small business owners? Business consultant and adjunct professor of business Joe Dunlop explains the increasing trend toward employee benefits as a powerful motivation when recruiting employees. Can you offer employees a better benefits package, more flexibility in their work schedule, more opportunity to balance work and family. If so, you may have a winnin
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KikScore Blog » Blog Archive » Solicit and Listen – Customer Feedback is critical to business success
Posted by kikscore under Customer ServiceFrom http://blog.kikscore.com 5230 days ago
Small businesses need to pride themselves on quality customer service. This creates repeat customers.
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4 Steps for Effective Online Networking
Posted by sannwood under Social MediaFrom http://mashable.com 5230 days ago
Business networking is key to gaining information, increasing your visibility in your field, and establishing personal connections that will help you move forward in your career. The rise of social media hasn’t changed the fact that successful human beings get even further ahead based on the strength of their networks.
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14 Hidden Costs to Consider when Pricing Services
Posted by WayneLiew under Products and ServicesFrom http://biznik.com 5230 days ago
As more to turn to consulting or providing other services for hire. One of the most pressing and important issues you face as an independent service provider is how to price your services. While the following will not tell you what to charge for your services, it will give you a number of things to consider.
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10 Factors Why Small Business Lenders Reject Loan Requests
Posted by WayneLiew under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.fastupfront.com 5230 days ago
In such an environment it is important to be aware of what lenders are looking at when they receive a loan request. The following are ten signs that will alert small business lenders to the idea that their may be a serious problem with the business and possibly cause them to reject a loan request. If any of these situations apply to your business, be prepared to have an explanation available.
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