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U.S. entrepreneurs have a poor view of government programs to support their companies, according to a study published last week by Ernst & Young—an odd finding because the study also found that the U.S. offers the best environment for entrepreneurs among the world’s largest economies. To underscore Read More

It’s been a tough summer for emerging markets, amid a year that has cut more than $1 trillion from the value of their stock markets. Currencies and bourses in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines keep getting hammered. Here’s what emerging-markets gurus are saying about the situation. Read More

he market for consultants in your field depends on current conditions in your industry and its near- and long-term outlook. If you’re not familiar with where things stand there, educate yourself now while you have access to industry research through your employer. Read More

ZenPayroll, which aims to give small businesses a simple system for processing payrolls, is now processing more than $100 million a year, the company said yesterday. Also yesterday: Startup Zendrive, which plans to use smartphone sensors to “take back the joy of driving,” raised $1.5 million from h Read More

My wife and I were looking to buy a car. We buy a car about every 6 or 7 years and always start the process by looking at all the new car models, and brands, and innovations. When you don’t buy cars too often, you need to first get caught up on all the new things out there. Who knew someone inven Read More

Sleepy’s tagline is “For the rest of your life.” FedEx’s is “When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.” Ivory Soap’s is “99.44% pure.”

A great tagline communicates confidence to customers. It sets expectation. It is a concise way of saying what your customer will experience. Read More

How do you want your clients to behave when you work with them? Do you need them to stay out your way? Do you want them to review your work as you progress? Do you want them to just relax and have fun while you take care of the work? Read More

The selection of the right product or service is critical. In fact, the choice of a product or service for your business can make or break your business. Choose a product that requires significant production capital when you have none and couldn’t find any, and your business is compromised from the Read More

Are you having trouble making ends meet? Do you need to find a way to generate some extra income? If so, which way do you go? If you’re like me, you can check the myriad of business opportunities that will allow you to earn money. However, you may soon find yourself buried in more material that you Read More

It’s true: creating a good name for your business or products is crucial to long term success. In general, business names should be short, easy to say and spell and the product or business name should “stick” in the minds of the consumer. That much we know. Read More