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10 Steps to Courageous Leadership

Avatar Posted by smallbiztrends under Self-Development
From http://www.searchengineguide.com 5264 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on July 1, 2010 9:58 pm
Leadership begins within, with how you feel and how you interact with the world. If you are interested in developing your skills to become a leader in your small business, then savor this article. Among the 10 steps to courageous leadership include ... Read More
It's a mega-classic scene from when "Harry Met Sally"

Meg Ryan, in a state of ecstasy does a bit of testimonial and word-of-mouth recommendation for the restaurant where she and Billy Crystal are dining.

Your customers can do the same for you Read More
"Our surveys show..." "Experts recommend..." "My clients report..."

Marketing and advertising claims are a dime a dozen. But who knows what they actually mean Read More
Yesterday during a Senate confirmation hearing, a U.S. Senator (businessman) was caught sleeping and doodling by cameras.

This chapter in American Politics has implications and repercussions on all of our BUSINESSES Read More
Small businesses may have limited budgets but there is one area they can compete head to head with big companies. The secret: Customer service Read More

Welcome New BizSugar Moderators

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under News
From http://www.bizsugar.com 5266 days ago
Made Hot by: 9devon9 on June 30, 2010 11:50 am
Hi, folks. Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the BizSugar team. Also be sure to check out our new BizSugar blogroll. You may find links to some of your small business sites there Read More

Selling without a Process

Avatar Posted by billrice under Sales
From http://bettercloser.com 5266 days ago
Made Hot by: yoni67 on June 30, 2010 2:54 am
Is it possible to sell without a sales process? Can you be successful engaging customers without a plan?

It happens all the time. I even hear sales people brag about “the art of sales.” The bravado of natural born rainmakers sounds good, but it’s a fool’s errand. It simply doesn’t work that way.

The best don’t sell by the seat of their pants Read More

5 Lessons Learned from a Lemonade Stand

Avatar Posted by CFOWISE under Startups
From http://www.cfowise.com 5266 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on June 29, 2010 6:40 pm
How does your pricing impact your break-even? What does it really cost to run your business? How have you prepared for the greed that enters into a successful business? These and other topics are covered in this interesting article about a lemonade stand created by the author's children Read More
There are MANY great reasons to become a freelancer. No cranky bosses. No long commutes. Lunch-break in the forest walking the dog. Playing Hendrix and Zeppelin at full-blast!

But what happens when you get sick? A serious and irreverant discourse on the subject.. Read More

For Marketing Success Stop Listening and Take Action

Avatar Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 5266 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on June 29, 2010 6:34 pm
Do you listen to podcasts or webinars and after they have finished you get motivated with the possibilities of the marketing ideas for your business? If you have, the question is have you taken action with the information from these events? Read More
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