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All of them pester, and all of them lose my business. Yet, they keep trying. They know if they can effectively follow up, they're likely to become a repeat customer who will bring you a steady stream of revenue. How can a small business balance the need to maintain a connection to their customers without crossing the line into annoyance? Here are 5 tactics for doing just that. Read More

Ever showed up late for a meeting? Or worse, have you ever had anyone show up late for a meeting with you? Not really all that professional. Read More

Need some help around the office at your small business? Consider hiring an extra employee here in the US and the federal government may give you a $5,000 tax credit. It's all part of a job stimulation plan unveiled by President Barack Obama recently and reported on in this article from CNN Money.com. Read More

Your store’s sales postcards should not only be used to carry information about your promos and discounts. These promotional materials can also serve other purposes that can be very beneficial for your customers. Remember that the more useful your postcards are, the more your customers will hold on to them. Read More

Finance author and blogger Tom Taulli explains the importance of protecting your personal assets when entering small business. Hope for the best but plan for the worst with your new venture. Make sure that in the event your business does poorly you will not be putting your home and other personal belongings at risk. Read More

I recently came across an article in the Harvard Business Review that I found to be very interesting. They did a survey among managers and employees to rank the impact on motivation of several activities. Read More

A look at niche website ideas and why they are successful, with some advice on how to find your own niches Read More

Can Public Relations be a nightmare for your small business? Not if it is done right. Don't move too fast! Read More

Press releases can be very effective tools to bring the media’s attention to a particular event or topic. However, it’s easy to send out press release after press release, yet feel like you have nothing to show for it. You need to know how to effectively use a press release to market your business with press releases. Read More

Building your business through online video. Tips & tricks on how entrepreneurs can use online video. Read More