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Successful home business owners are service-oriented and eager to please their customers. This can lead to time management challenges that actually reduce customer service. Read More

As much as we'd like to think that we are superhuman and can do all things ourselves, sometimes we need to take a serious look at our capabilities and ask ourselves if we'd be better off asking for some help. Read More

This story from BusinessWeek writer Karen E. Klein looks at the much touted Goldman Sachs initiative expected to bring investment to under served entrepreneurs and the other programs already in place to do this job. The story profiles programs like Rising Tide that provide help to many under served small businesses, microbusinesses and inner city Read More

These business-savvy tweeters are all excited about helping you grow your company, create buzz for your brand and stay inspired. Anita Campbell is on the list too. Congratulations! Read More

Most of us are thinking about how thankful we are this time of year. I searched to find some of the greatest thoughts and ideas ever shared on gratitude— Albert Schweitzer teaches us to be grateful for those who inspire us— Meister Eckhart puts gratitude in perspective with two simple words— David Steindl-Rast reminds us to enjoy our current achie Read More

Performance BMW in North Carolina will begin celebrating the holiday shopping season with the arrival of the very first 2010 BMW 5 Series 550i Gran Tourismo. Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC BMW shoppers can get their first look at the 2010 BMW GT beginning this weekend at Performance BMW. Read More

John Moore from Interpublic Group's Mullen agency has said 'We're in the early, early stages of what is now kind of being deemed 'social TV.' It all started with multi-player games and is branching out from there as over a quarter of 18 to 24 year olds are interested in adding social media features to their TV. After having profiles and gaming bud Read More

It's great to know you're doing public relations for small business, especially if you're an entrepreneur looking for publicity and increased media exposure. Getting public relations for small business is always a great way to boost your credibility and marketing in front of your customers, but also through the eyes of the media. Read More

Do you know the number one reason people leave their jobs? It's not because of money or the company dress policy. It's not because they did not get the corner office or because they were passed over for that much-deserved promotion. Read More

Marketing is the most common problem that people running or starting small businesses ask me about. Typically, they say something like, "I've placed some ads but they just don't seem to be doing anything." — in other words, not bringing them the customers, clients or sales they desire. Read More