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There are MANY great reasons to become a freelancer. No cranky bosses. No long commutes. Lunch-break in the forest walking the dog. Playing Hendrix and Zeppelin at full-blast!

But what happens when you get sick? A serious and irreverant discourse on the subject.. Read More

How can your small business innovate? How can you accomplish great things by stepping outside your comfort zone and creating a product or service that stands absolutely alone. I hope every small business owner or employee at a small business will take the time to check out this great interview by Braden Kelly of Seth Godin as they answer the question of how businesses innovate and become the best. The answer may surprise you Read More

The trend toward integrating social media with e-Commerce is here. Both of these powerful tools will remain critical in shaping online business, probably for the foreseeable future. How are you integrating social media and e-Commerce? Read More

When she wrote to me about her company, Katie O'Neill stressed the fact that Kt Steppers is a Mom-owned business. She told me she loves being referred to as a "Mompreneur", and after reading her story, I can really appreciate why. Recently we've featured some mom-owned businesses on this blog, and I am loving all these inspiring stories from women who do it all, and then some Read More

Why is it that annoying songs and jingles stay in our minds? The answer has great implications in the world of business!

It's an irreverant and serious look at why the "pesky" wheel gets the business grease...with research to back it up Read More

Isaac Asimov: Science-Fiction writing master? Magic? What do they have to do with your business?

Plenty! It's about getting published in the world of business, establishing a reputation and attracting clients and customers!

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How about a contest?

Most votes by midnight, July 15th gets a GREAT prize.

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John Brown, humble, God-fearing man was appalled by the evils of slavery in America. When peaceful means would not work, he turned to armed insurrection and declared war on slavery. History has judged him as firing the first shots to end slavery in America.

The principles that this 18th Century radical abolitionist embodied have some surprising implications for 21st Century Business Success Read More

Got a great idea for a small business? Or maybe a world changing idea for a product or service large small that you're sure will become the next big thing? If you need funding for your idea, where do you start? How do you go about raising capital for your brilliant venture in order to make your dream a reality? Learn from a team that has already done it. Here is the story of one such entrepreneurial voyage... Read More