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It was recently announced by GetJar; the world’s largest cross platform app store, that the web and mobile messaging service provided eBuddy has surpassed the 50 million download marks for its eBuddy Mobile Messenger app. At the time of writing this article, the number shown stands at 50,655,934 downloads up to date. Read More

Using your business credit cards on regular basis, you might not be aware of the amount of credit card charges if you make a late payment or exceed your credit limits Read More

We're seeing from sources that the massive financial reform package passed recently by the U.S. Senate will not negatively impact investment in the small business and entrepreneurship community. Time will tell. Tighter regulation might certainly tend to further tighten bank lending but perhaps this isn't the best source of business financing anyway ... Read More

In order for other people to buy you, you have to buy yourself first. That means building your confidence. There are no tricks, gimmick, shortcuts, or secrets. The people who are most confident and the most comfortable in their own skin are the people who have built the foundational attributes of success, who have built the foundational attributes of sales, and who pursue stretch experiences Read More

Starting a non-profit organization is similar to starting any kind of business - together with commitment you need a clear objective, a niche (i.e. an original, unclaimed idea) and a communicable business plan to present to your donors.

You'll also need to understand how to structure your non-profit, what tax exemptions you may qualify for, as well as how you can obtain government grants.

Here is a basic checklist for how to start a non-profit organization Read More

Just last year, I became a mother for the first time. My son just turned one (time flies, doesn’t it?) and after being a full time mom and performing various social media marketing tasks throughout, I’ve learned that there are many parallels that can be taken from parenthood that also apply to social media marketing. Read More

There are few things more valuable in business than a mentor – someone who’s “been there, done that”. The General Services Administration (GSA) offers a Mentor-Protégé Program that is specifically designed to encourage prime contractors to help small businesses be more successful in government contracting and enhance their ability to perform successfully on government contracts and subcontracts.

Read more and find out if your small business is eligible Read More

In April, a Cinco de Mayo-inspired Facebook promotion drove 8,000 new fans and 370,000 active interactions for El Monterey, a frozen Mexican food brand based in Dinuba, Calif. The “Save on Cinco” campaign asked Facebook fans to share their family savings tips within a branded, game-like Facebook app. Other fans interacted with savings tips (by rating, commenting and sharing) to earn points redeemable for BOGOs, branded merchandise and other prizes. All interactions took place within Bulbstorm’s Idea Challenges application for Facebook promotions Read More

Roughly 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster. Which is why this week the SBA announced this week that it has partnered with the private sector to launch a one-stop, online resource devoted to the sustainability of small businesses through business continuity planning Read More

Looking for a Degree in Business? Forget Harvard! Forget Wharton. Forget huge student loan repayments! Biz Sugar is free, it's where great business minds congregate, it's a community...and IT ROCKS Read More