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What can you learn from successful brands like Cracker Barrel about keeping customers coming back and always engaged with your product or service? As it turns out, some fairly simple steps keep customers engaged and not only coming back for more but staying longer once they do find you and visit. If loyal customers should be the goal of every small business than reading this post is key to finding success Read More

Like it or not, marketing executives are expected to deliver great presentations. And while some marketing executives are competent public speakers, practicing the following advanced tips can take a communicator from “good to great”. Public speaking, like any other craft takes discipline, commitment and plenty of practice. Read More

LinkedIn isn’t just a tool for businesses to expand their brand on, but individuals like bloggers can benefit a lot if they spend some time on it. As a blogger myself, the following are five benefits that this social networking site could befit you as a blogger. Read More

A list of 100 of the best and most informative small business podcasts for 2010. No need to sift through them yourself, we've done that for you so come and have a listen. Read More

Countless studies show that satisfied customers will defect in a heartbeat if they think they can get a better deal somewhere else. In today’s marketplace, you have to create completely satisfied customers whose loyalty can’t be swayed by the competition. Joe Calloway, a partner at Engage Consulting Group, offers these tips for better customer service... Read More

Being your own boss has plenty of perks. And working from the comfort of your living room only sweetens the deal. A look at some of the hottest industries for home-based businesses -- and the entrepreneurs who have found success in them. Read More

From the publishers of the well-known "Dummies" guides, here are some online small business tax advice from some reliable sites. Don't feel overwhelmed by your small business tax issues. Select any of these helpful and well-known sites in addition to contacting a qualified tax preparer. There's plenty of information to help you on your way. Read More

This system is a perfect match, with my background as a purchaser working with supply chain management. It is interesting to see how you could combine a Japanese business concept related to Lean and Just-In-Time production together with a personal productivity method. How do you get an overview of your backlog, work in process, and things you have done? Read More

According to a recent article in The New York Times, businesses shouldn't expect banks to begin lending more freely anytime soon.

Many banks will not really have the motivation to lend more aggressively until the Federal Reserve starts raising short-term rates, The New York Times said Thursday. "The trouble is, higher interest rates over all tend to cause the value of credit assets to fall. Read More

Flight Engineer T.J. Creamer is the first astronaut to make use of this new system. He sent out his first tweet unassisted on Friday from the space station. Read More