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Google Places (formally Google Local Business) is a great way to get your local business featured predominately in the Google listings. It is also a great way to drive targeted buyers to your business. Here are 13 Tips on how to increase your ranking on Google Places Read More
Jenny Craig fans who download the free iphone app — optimized for both the iPhone and iTouch - gain access to a nutritional breakdown of popular items at their favorite restaurants, dozens of Jenny Craig... Read More
The IIA Annual Conference 2010 will be held on Thursday 20 May in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood followed by the Net Visionary Awards 2010 that same evening. Vision 2020 The theme of the 2010 Conference is Vision 2020. This year's IIA Conference will have a dual focus: what's good in 2010 and what's possible for 2020 Read More
Sometimes in business you help people out for free. Your five minutes may save them hours of grunt work. There’s no point raising an invoice, but can you be rewarded for contra deals in other ways? Read More
Every minute counts! If you find yourself with some spare time in your diary here are some original ideas to grow your business in every direction. Read More
Making the decision to say no to clients is not made lightly. Do you know how to recognise when you should say no? No to an existing client, no to future income, no to potential new clients? Read More
Ok, so you've heard all about social media and how it can be used to promote and market your small business. But what can social media really do for you? It's a lot of extra trouble so can it really make a difference? Well, you may want to listen to the experiences of the 20 something small business owner of a business called the Orange Possum in Hampton, Iowa. Here is her story... Read More
This podcast interview with small business consultant Becky McCray talks about an issue that is often being preached when people about marketing business. Surprisingly, however, to this day few small businesses seem to realize how helpful it could be or how easy it is to implement. If you haven't guessed yet, you may want to listen to the podcast for yourself on Bigg Success Read More

Teaching Ex-Felons To Become Entrepreneurs

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Self-Development
From http://www.inc.com 5261 days ago
Made Hot by: amabaie on May 17, 2010 3:00 pm
This encouraging story talks about a small business owner who has not only created his own program of rehabilitation by hiring ex-cons as a way to give back to the community but also visits prisons to mentor on entrepreneurship. Todd Pemberton is founder and owner of Brooklyn-based pest control company Bugs Are Gone and you can read more about his story in the latest edition of Inc.com Read More
A successful interview is often the key to success in obtaining a contract or job. The decision to hire is based on first impressions, so you want to create the most positive image that you can Read More
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