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Much of the writing on angel investing suggests that angels fill the gap between the low amounts invested by friends-and-family, and the large amounts invested by venture capitalists. But is that true? The story goes something like this: that business angels fill the financing gap between the $100,000 maximum seed stage investment that friends Read More

Do you like learning about magic tricks? To me, the best magicians are the ones who share what they know. They love deconstructing tricks in front of you? So, do you want to learn some blogging secrets from me? Here are 27 Blogging Tips for Building Community. I'm sure you didn't know at least one of these! Read More

The economy, unemployment, companies folding, people losing their homes--2008 has left consumers wary of businesses. And that lack of consumer confidence requires straightforward, honest advertising messages to regain marketplace security. In 2009, perhaps more than ever, the words you use in your copywriting can determine whether you make a sale Read More

I've got a plan. Let's all try to do less of certain things in 2009. Maybe, just maybe, it'll catch on, and we'll have an accidental movement on our hands. Maybe we'll get tee shirts printed up. Maybe we'll all get on Oprah for it. What do you think? Willing to try? Read More

Whether you're marking online or offline, here are 8 wonderful tips to ensure your business is off to a great start in 2009! Read More

Thought leader is a term used to describe a company that is recognized among peers and competitors for its innovative insights. Thought leadership is an increasingly vital driver of business success. This paper describes best practices for launching and maintaining a successful thought leadership program. Read More

Small businesses trying to plan their finances for 2009 are finding the process complicated not only by the recession, but by the uncertainty about what governments at all levels will be doing to either stimulate the economy or make up for lost tax revenue. Business owners are waiting to see how they might benefit under the stimulus plan that P Read More

If you're in need of furniture, computers, printers, telephones, or office supplies for your business, don't assume you can get the best deal from a Circuit City or Office Depot store that is closing. The reason: "Closing our doors" prices may be higher than the sale prices of the same or better merchandise at other chain stores. This is pa Read More

Here's my rundown of the top seven SEO blogs. Read More

Something's been gnawing at me lately, and it's taken some pondering to figure out exactly what it is. But I think I'm frustrated that we're not doing a better job of carrying social media into the places it really matters: the businesses that don't understand, don't believe, or both. Read More