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This week we're going to look more specifically at Facebook and how it fits in with HR and Recruitment strategies. It's pretty obvious why more and more recruiters are looking towards Facebook for talent acquisition; there's over 6.5 million Aussies on Facebook according to CheckFacebook.com (that's 39.27% of the online population); it's the 2nd m Read More

Have you ever wondered how to start a vintage clothing business? Well, this article from Entrepreneur.com's Business Idea Center may give you a good place to start. With an estimated startup cost of between $10,000 and $50,000, it may be a good choice for a small business startup with some investment from family and friends. Best of all it's pos Read More

We hear it all the time, “You have have to build value.” Ok— I get that— but how? Most people think that building value is dependent upon statements the sales person makes. Strategic word tracks and value based concepts are important coming from the seller, but what if we could get these value building ideas coming from the buyer... Read More

Have you ever wondered how to start a coffee business? Despite the recession, the coffee business continues to flourish with companies like McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts even moving into the specialty coffee market once dominated by chains like Starbucks. But what about smaller businesses who wish to move into the coffee market. This article on Read More

This article from Danny Small at EvanCarmichael.com talks about ways to create big profits from your small business. According to business coach Karen Freeman, the key to bigger success for small businesses is: 1. Seeking out business advice instead of simply following the lead of others in their market and competing on price 2. Concentrating on Read More

It's quite easy for small business owners to become distracted by their day-to-day responsibilities. But in this competitive economy you can't afford to miss out on the newest business innovations. That's why we asked 50 of the top small business bloggers to share their best tips for small business owners. Their response was incredible. Whil Read More

Do you know what your fans, detractors, customers and prospects say about you online? A. you should; B. that comment can go global in a heartbeat; C. now you can. Most of these ways are free. Read More

A full-on brand-building project is a big deal, not something to enter into on a whim. It requires a commitment — potentially a significant one — of money, time, and that most precious commodity, faith. While there are research tools that can help you determine the state of your brand, there are also a number of clues that may indicate it's time t Read More

Stuck in an unproductive cycle? Here are 16 ways to get the cerebral juices flowing again. Read More

While there's been precious little to be positive about during this most brutal of recessions, one of the brighter lights in the retail environment has been the continued growth of online marketing. Read More