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These short, actionable posts will help you build a better business. The key to being more effective is not to check email first thing. Email is distracting and sidetracks your day. Read More

The Myth of ‘Shark Tank:’ What VC Funding is Really Like

Avatar Posted by smpayton under Raising Capital
From http://www.corpnet.com 4242 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on April 22, 2013 5:11 am
Think the contestants on Shark Tank have it made? Think again. Here's what getting VC funding is really like behind the scenes. Read More

Lessons Learned from Being a Professional Blogger

Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://scrappywomen.biz 4242 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on April 20, 2013 4:56 am
While the Internet does provide opportunities to earn money, you do need to be careful. Here are some of the things I’ve learned during the my few years building my freelance business. Read More

It’s Time to “Spring Clean” Your Marketing Plan

Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Marketing
From http://www.sba.gov 4243 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on April 22, 2013 4:48 am
By Rieva Lesonsky. Spring is here—whether it feels like it in your part of the country or not—and it’s time to refresh and renew. That applies to your marketing plan, too. Are you ready to shake it up and sweep out the cobwebs?
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I Fed Up - No More Long Blog Posts! (Spoiler: Reputation Wins)

Avatar Posted by ivanpw under Strategy
From http://www.aseponde.com 4243 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on April 23, 2013 4:04 am
Well, it's been 2 months of publishing long articles and all I can conclude is this: Your blog reputation wins, no matter how long or how useful it is. Read More
Last year I had a client relationship that was shall we say, less than satisfactory. I’d never had problems before which, as it turns out wasn’t such a good thing. Because no problems = no lessons learned = processes that needed improvement.
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Giving Up Too Quick Or Staying Too Long

Avatar Posted by rvarshneya under Startups
From http://rahulvarshneya.com 4244 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on April 21, 2013 9:18 am
What's worse? Giving up too quick in a venture that doesn't seem to go anywhere or holding onto one that also doesn't seem to generate much traction? Read More

LinkedIn Improves Search Functionality

Avatar Posted by mmangen under Social Media
From http://www.v3im.com 4244 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on April 20, 2013 5:41 am
LinkedIn has unveiled new search functionality that delivers a more robust experience. Here's a look at what you can expect. Read More

Don’t Wait for the Next Bubble to Start a Business

Avatar Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4244 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on April 20, 2013 5:18 am
If you think "I better not start a startup now, because the economy is still not booming" you will be making a comparable mistake to the people who thought during the dot-com bubble "all I have to do is a startup, and I'll be rich." In reality, what matters more is who you are, not when you do it. Read More

How to Turn a Hobby into a Business

Avatar Posted by sundaydriver under Strategy
From http://www.powerhomebiz.com 4244 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on April 20, 2013 6:24 am
Making money with your hobby is more realistic than you may realize. Many entrepreneurs started their businesses as a source of relaxation and pleasure, before turning it into a source of income and career satisfaction. They have seen that the public can enjoy their handiwork, while allowing them t Read More
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