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For Microbusinesses, 4 Priorities on the Tax Wish List

Posted by smallbiztrends under Taxes
From http://blogs.openforum.com 5480 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 13, 2009 1:21 pm

Did you know that that IRS says it takes 60 hours to complete a 1040 tax return with a Schedule C? All that complexity makes taxes a real burden. Here are 4 changes that would simplify taxes ... Read More

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Do You Give Spectactular Customer Service?

Posted by andynew under Customer Service
From http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com 5480 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 13, 2009 1:24 pm

In a business world which is getting more competitive each and every day, there's one thing which will keep your customers coming back again and again — a valuable customer experience. Your customer experience begins and ends with spectacular customer service. Read More

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Small Business Lending Working without SBA Interventions

Posted by kimmendrez under Finance
From http://www.drjeffcornwall.com 5483 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 11, 2009 4:37 pm

Are markets getting out ahead of government intervention when it comes to small business lending? It seems that small business lending is starting to heat up, but the SBA is mired in the complexity of trying implement their part of the "stimulus." Read More

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10 Most Common Business Myths Dispelled

Posted by StepByStepMarketing under Marketing
From http://www.fuelnet.com 5483 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 12, 2009 7:41 pm

When it comes to books that hold plenty of priceless wisdom for owners of growing businesses, "Ready, Blame, Fire!: Myths and Misses in Marketing," by Ira Blumenthal, stands out. Here are the 10 most common myths among marketing strategists that Blumenthal, who has assisted many leading brands, dispels in his book. Read More

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How to Negotiate With Your Creditors

Posted by ritchelalms under Strategy
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5484 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on May 11, 2009 5:35 pm

Advice on protecting your interests by negotiating with creditors. Read More

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Marketing 101: A Good Example of Really Bad Marketing

Posted by bermanj80 under Marketing
From http://lawyermarketing.attorneysync.com 5484 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 11, 2009 5:35 pm

A solicitation letter I received.....they lost me at hello. Read More

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The Ultimate Cold Calling Tool

Posted by melanee under Sales
From http://blogs.bnet.com 5484 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 10, 2009 2:24 am

This is a great all-in-one resource for handling cold calling objections. Even people who work with less than hot referrals will appreciate this. Read More

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Three Steps to Specializing

Posted by BizBox under Marketing
From http://bizbox.slate.com 5485 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 10, 2009 10:10 pm

Peter Montoya and Tim Vandehey, authors of The Brand Call You, explain why you should consider rebranding yourself as a specialist and the steps to take in order to accomplish this brand transformation. Read More

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5 Brand-Busting Mistakes to Avoid

Posted by biancaaquino under Marketing
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5485 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 8, 2009 3:01 pm

Building your brand for your business is indeed complicated. So avoid this pitfalls. Check this 5 Brand Busting Mistakes! Read More

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A Marketing Tool That's Obvious, Overlooked and Cheap - In-House Marketing

Posted by arthurbland under Marketing
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5485 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 7, 2009 7:46 pm

Marketing strategies that may pull your business down because of a poorly designed and planned marketing activities. As stressed out in the article, marketing is not as simple as it may seems and should always take note of one factor: offering the best value to your customers, old or target customers. Read More