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Years of managing household expenses may have paid off for women in this severe recession. The below survey findings indicate women have been more successful at cutting expenses across categories recently. Women are more likely to pinch pennies in a down economy. Read More

Do you think this green thing will take a back seat now that money is tight?” I now hear this question more than any other. Times are uncertain, so who really knows what corporate priorities will be over the next year or two? But at the risk of being dead wrong very soon, I’ll venture some opinions. First, if there’s a deep, prolonged recession, the green movement slows down because everything sl Read More

As technology advances and we upgrade our equipment, our old devices are left to collect dust. Listed are a few resources in the Washington, DC area where you can recycle your cell phones and other business equipment. Read More

Here are three ideas to help grow your small business. The trifecta of growth is a way to grow revenue and your client base. Read More

According to a report from eMarketer, marketers will spend more than $2 billion this year on social media marketing campaigns. But it may be surprising news for small business owners that direct mail campaigns might better help them boost sales. Read More

It's business as usual for online discount coupon service Vouchermate despite the company being in liquidation, its radio station partner MediaWorks says. Vouchermate called in the liquidators on Christmas Eve but the site remains operational and customers continue to be served, says MediaWorks Radio chief executive Sussan Turner. Read More

Building Your Business Questions and Answers. This episode includes how to deal with negative people online and the business art of collaboration. Read More

When a small business has a minimal budget for promotional activity, a press release campaign is often the most effective and cheapest answer to their needs. With an SEO based PR Campaign you are targeting buyers who are, or would be, interested in your products or services. This strategy can provide a considerable platform that will let you reach a wide online community through effective SEO str Read More

Developing a marketing plan, business plan, sales plan or social media strategy is easy.
Following through on those plans is the hard part. Read More

According to a recent survey conducted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and Symantec, 90 percent of small businesses believe they are safe from malware and viruses, based on the security practices they have in place. However, millions of computer users, including small to midsized businesses (SMBs), are actually relying on fake security software to protect their PCs. Read More