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Posted by Warren Rutherford under Franchises
From http://www.theexecutivesuite.com 4365 days ago

As a franchise consultant (yes some also call me their franchise coach) I was talking with a franchise candidate the other day about her interest in owning a franchise. She was curious how she might “fit in” as a franchise owner. That led to a series of questions about her personality style, what Read More

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Marketing Research Chart: Average website conversion rates, by industry

Posted by Dave Hubbard under Marketing
From http://www.marketingsherpa.com 4365 days ago

When over 90% of the visitors to your website leave without becoming a registered prospect or customer, this referenced survey clearly shows a huge missed opportunity. (At www.MarketingOutfield.com I share some ideas for closing the gap reported in this survey: http://bitly.com/XaJdca.) Read More

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10 New Things SEOs Should Care About For 2012

Posted by Matrixx under Online Marketing
From http://best-seo-software-reviews.com 4365 days ago

SEO has changed over the last months to such an extent that not keeping up can seriously harm your websites' ranking. And let's face it - we are talking about Read More

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Why I'm Straying Away From Facebook

Posted by mattmassaro under Social Media
From http://northsandiego.org 4365 days ago

Have you noticed lately (in the last month or two) that you are no longer seeing posts from some of the business pages you have liked? I just checked this the other night on a couple of pages that I have liked (and people too). Facebook was great for me to keep up with all of the latest Social Medi Read More

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A Request for Proposal Checklist for Responders

Posted by Cathy Miller under Sales
From http://simplystatedbusiness.com 4365 days ago

A Request for Proposal (RFP) is your chance to shine. This post shares some simple tips and a one-page checklist to ensure you improve your prospects. Read More

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Are you a true leader? 5 Unmistakable Symptoms that you are not!

Posted by Berndgeropp under Management
From http://www.more-leadership.com 4365 days ago

Are you just a manager or are you a true leader? If you want to know the answer: Read and check how you handle phone calls, how you cope with emails, how you communicate, how you delegate and how you earn trust.

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4 Important Tips for Mompreneurs Thinking of Selling Their Home Business

Posted by stacieawalker under Startups
From http://www.womaninleadership.com 4365 days ago

Some mompreneurs, having grown their business into a profitable enterprise, may seek to sell it for a variety of reasons. The question then becomes how to value and market the business to potential buyers. If you are thinking about selling your home business, today's post covers four tips to make s Read More

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7 Awesome Apps You Can Use to Run Your Small Business

Posted by SmallBizDiamonds under Strategy
From http://smallbizdiamonds.com 4365 days ago

These days, modern technology has made it possible to run a business almost solely from a mobile device. Want to know how? Check out these seven awesome apps you can use to run your business... Read More

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Every Good Startup Practices Constructive Conflict

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4365 days ago

Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them to the death. But the reality is that startups are composed of smart people, with emotions as well as intellect Read More

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