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In many ways, entrepreneurs are an optimistic lot, but small business failure is always a possibility every small business owner must be ready to face. Setbacks and pitfalls are all a part of the game and, as this entertaining and uplifting video from www.atouchofbusiness.com reminds us all, what's important is how we respond to those setbacks an Read More

How international market research can help businesses find the right marketing tactics to use to reach international markets and why market research is an integral part of international marketing. Read More

Do you know any other people on Twitter with strong Cross-Cultural & International profiles? This is my list and I update it regularly. Please share any other people you think should be on this list. Read More

If you don't live in one of these top cities for entrepreneurs MOVE! Just kidding. Actually, with Internet technology it seems likely just about any place could be a good place for starting your small business venture. Still, this slide show with commentary from Inc.com is an interesting overview of cities that rate highest for successful startup Read More

Follow-up phone calls are a fast way to get to know new foreign markets. They are simple to do, do not take up much time, and inexpensive with today's international phone services. This is how systematic telephone follow-up becomes a key tactic for any international market entry strategy. Read More

Although communication may appear to be natural and easy, it is not as simple as it may seem. Good copywriting skills can improve your sales and marketing and help you to get better results out of low-cost marketing methods. Read More

Deciding when to change your business strategy can be tough. In tough economic times, you can quickly see old sources of revenue melting away giving you a clear indication that it's time to change course. But, of course, change is scary and you can risk alienating loyal customers (and employees and partners) along the way. This article from Busin Read More

Interview with Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media, candidly sharing the top 5 mistakes she made when starting a business, and how you can avoid the same errors. Read More

With an extremely “subtle” Final Destination introduction right at the start, the intention to promote the movie was clear. Nonetheless, it has brought a certain level of entertainment, accumulating 1.3 million views within 5 days since its launched. Read More

Two months ago, my communication skills were already good— or so I thought. You see, the communication skills I had were crafted in a business-to-business environment. But two months ago I did not know how to communicate well on social media. When you have solid communication skills, it is easy to notice new people on Social Media. Read More