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2010 is here, and in the earliest days of the economic recovery, it's time to take the bull by the horns. Smart leaders will bypass the predictable New Year's resolutions and, instead, start 2010 with 10 essential questions. Read More

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a behemoth annual convention that showcases all of the new technology that you'll see in stores in the coming year. And among its 2,500 exhibitors there are at least as many innovation management tales to tell. When I asked about the tactics he used to create ReNu and other products, Brunner discussed three tips that innovators in any sector might use. Read More

An overview of best practices and hidden tips and tricks to maximize Twitter lists. Includes an overview of the different ways to use the lists feature. Read More

Well done on committing your goals to paper you have taken a big step towards a very successful 2010. There are some important factors to consider as you strive to achieve your goals: Read More

Here are seven tips for small business sales referrals from About.com. One or more, or perhaps all, may be helpful in building up sales and clients for your small business, an important idea right from the beginning when it comes to building your small business's client or customer base. Getting referrals also reduces your sales expenses and will definitely be the preferred tactic for a very smal Read More

Are you hoping to connect with bloggers and get the word out about your product or service? Are you hoping that you can find someone who’s interested in what your company is offering, and then share the pertinent details so that hopefully the blogger will write a decent story about you, maybe even include a few links? Let’s talk about it. Read More

As a marketing consultant to small and mid-sized companies nationwide, I spend a great deal of time talking to business owners about the importance of marketing and communications, and the tremendous value these functions can deliver for their enterprises – but only when orchestrated strategically and effectively. As part of these discussions, I often ask if a dedicated marketing plan is in place Read More

Business networking is key to gaining information, increasing your visibility in your field, and establishing personal connections that will help you move forward in your career. The rise of social media hasn’t changed the fact that successful human beings get even further ahead based on the strength of their networks. Read More

The debate will continue in 2010 about the value of using Twitter for your business, and if you jumped on the Twitter wagon in 2009 I'm sure you have your own conclusions as to its effectiveness. Read More

I’ve outsourced a lot of technical projects – with varying degrees of success. Based on my experiences, I’ve come up with 10 frank pointers for hiring outside tech help successfully. Read More