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Weldon Long went from a homeless alcoholic and ex-con to a successful entrepreneur running a 5000 Inc. company boasting $20,000,000 in sales. But his road was not an easy one. I found this story particularly inspiring and a good reminder of what is possible when suffering self doubts. It's nice to see someone else who's overcome even greater adversities to find success. Long has now written a book and is sharing his experience with others. Check out the full interview at Entrepreneurship Interviews Read More

Today we are going to continue our discussion with Tony Mancuso, author "LLC or Corporation? How to Choose the Right Form For Your Business", discover the difference between limited liability companies and corporations, discuss the different types of corporations and how you can find out which form of business is right for your company. Part 2 of a two part series Read More

Thoughts on ads on a blog and alternative ways of getting support. How do you search for good affiliate marketing programs? The post includes an interesting example of a brand new service that combines micropayments and donations in a social setting Read More

There is no business that is worth taking if it costs you your honesty and your integrity. It is difficult to walk away from deals that require you to violate your honesty and integrity, but it is even more difficult to live with what it means about you as a salesperson Read More

Many businesses have information they want to remain confidential. But from time to time, information must be shared with outsiders - for example if you hire an independent contractor or enter into a joint venture with another business. In these cases, businesses use a non-disclosure agreement to protect their information. Read our 5 Tips for Making Sure Your Business Information Stays Secret with Non-Disclosure Agreement Read More

The Canadian Small Business Loans Financing Act (CSBFA) is a Federal Government program that is meant to make it easier for small businesses to access the money they need to grow. This program provides a level of insurance against default by the borrower, which protects the lender. This allows banks to lend a higher percentage of the purchase price than normal. Read More

In August of 2007, one of the authors over at DynamicBusiness.com wrote a post concerning the approval of new franchise business regulations that would.. Read More

Winning Workplaces has pushed back against claims in the media that Generation Y is greedy, arrogant, and entitled. But is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg -- perhaps the most famous GenY business leader -- representing these qualities through his leadership style? This post provides 3 exhibits that seem to point in that direction Read More

Are you using Twitter in your sales process?

My guess is that many of you are. It’s hard isn’t it? You want thousands of followers to give you the sales leverage of large numbers, but you want to deliver a very personal experience to prospects and clients.

My suggestion (secret)? Twitter Lists Read More

Ready to start a business?  We're excited to present a list of 100 businesses YOU can start today!  These ideas cover a very wide range of interests and possibilities, so there’s something for everyone Read More