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Some consultants might say that their clients are not online. More likely in the next 2 to 5 years most of their clients will be online. The question is, do we focus on building an online reputation now or in the future? Lead generation nowadays is much more about being found than going out and hunting. Read More

To be fair, Matt McGee of Small Business Search Marketing included the word "probably" in parentheses in the title for his post. I left it out and put a question mark at the end of the title because I'd really like to hear what bizSugar members think of this one. To begin with, I'll admit I think Matt's judgments here are too broad, but I also suspect he wanted them to be to make the article a co Read More

Want to learn more about how to take your small business Website and develop it into a niche dominator? DirJournal.com lays out "The Little Fish Guide to Niche Dominance" but many of the points here are good recommendations for any small business seeking to dominate a field. So get ready for some simple pointers that will help you distinguish your business from the others in the pack and make you Read More

Your business is feeling the crunch this year — and your marketing budget is dwindling as a result. We’ve asked some of the most experienced public relations professionals to share their secrets on how to market a company on a small budget. Here are some of the best ways to use social media and word-of-mouth marketing to gain a competitive advantage in this tough economy. Read More

How would you describe culture in one word? Here are some great definitions of culture taken from Cross-Cultural Twitter Interviews of cross-cultural and international people on Twitter Read More

There are important legal considerations to keep in mind when buying a business. Read this guide to understand what you can expect, and what to look out for when you're in the market to purchase an existing business. Read More

March is approaching; it’s time for students to seek internships or jobs again. Yet, chances are only given to people who are well-prepared. Please use this article as a guide and a resource to better your chances of getting hired. As a journalism student studying Public Relations at the University of Oregon, this post is specifically tailored for students who are seeking journalism or PR based i Read More

When creating an employee benefits package for your small business, competing with huge companies may not be possible, but be sure you have the basics that employees expect. At least keep up with other small and growing businesses and what they provide employees. And think about some special perks you may be able to offer that set you apart. For more, read "Standard Benefit and Employment Package Read More

For the most part, online businesses are required to comply with the same rules and regulations of traditional small businesses. When it comes to taxes, however, several additional issues come into play. Check out this quick guide to find out what all business owners in the e-commerce world should know. Read More

All businesses must comply with federal, state, and local requirements to legally operate in the United States. While these compliance requirements can protect your business name, you may want to take further steps to safeguard your business name. Read on to learn more about different types of business names and how to protect them in your locally, nationally, and internationally.

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