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Per an article dated May 4, 2009, written by Bill Leonard, Senior Writer for SHRM Online (Society for Human Resource Management), Federal Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will concentrate on building cases against businesses that are suspected of hiring undocumented immigrants Read More

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurmond

This quote sums up the essence of a successful business (and marketing plan for that matter) in my opinion. As important as it is to look at Read More

Many people get stuck in their business, having difficulty converting ideas into viable businesses. Which are you - the slut, the politician or the broken record? Read More

Last week's article focused on some basic considerations for prospective franchisors. In turn, this week's article focuses on considerations for prospective franchisees.

Franchising is unique in its involvement of both courtship and critical evaluation by recruiting franchisors. However, the fra Read More

Laura Petrolino is the Founder and Managing Director of Flying Pig Communications, a communications and business consulting firm which focuses on the needs of startups, small business and non-profits. She also serves as Chief Communications Officer at Ignite Venture Partners, which brings together Read More

Getting laid off is not one of life’s surprises that you look forward to. It honestly feels like someone pulled the rug out from under you emotionally, financially, and physically. Once you get over the initial shock of having the wind knocked out of you, it’s time to dust yourself off and chart Read More

On January 11 I launched SolopreneurLifeAds.com, a marketplace where solopreneurs stand as equals in business transactions—whether we are buyers or sellers. I want to share some of the thinking that was behind its formation, so you can learn from what I might have done right and done wrong! Read More

Bon Appetit to Kraft Foods, which will be reaping tremendous Free PR benefits tonight, during the "Fight Hunger Bowl" on ESPN.

Why?
The powerful pipes of Ted Williams, homeless radio announcer who's become the year's first YouTube rockstar of 2011. Read More

Ashley Holman is a young entrepreneur actively pursuing her passions and learning the ropes of the business world. This will be the first of a new series focused on young entrepreneurs written by Ashley. Hopefully she can both give support and insight to her peers who are also just trying to find t Read More

By many accounts, the franchise "industry" is one of the privileged that is poised to react favorably to the down economy. Coupled with the recent boom in the popularity and understanding of the franchise model, this is perhaps one of many reasons that more and more businesses in a wide array of in Read More