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The 12 Commands of Starting a Business on a Budget!

Avatar Posted by digitalsmash under Strategy
From http://www.betterforbusiness.com 6029 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 8:07 pm
Ever wanted to start a business, but was told you didn't have enough money? Maybe your ready to take your current business to the next level? These are the commands to starting a business on a budget! Some great tips and advice that every entrepreneur should read! Read More

Say no to boring business Web sites

Avatar Posted by JuliePower under Online Marketing
From http://eimr.blogspot.com 6029 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 5:01 pm
Why do so many business Web sites treat prospects like heartless, humorless robots? Is it true business buyers leave their emotions at home when they come to work? This could be one reason why prospects read so little on most Web sites and leave so quickly. Read More

Social Networking and a Small Town Business - Why bother?

Avatar Posted by JohnH under Marketing
From http://www.successful-blog.com 6030 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 1:42 am
Small town business is an interesting challenge. You either target people in your local area and hope that's enough, or you reach outside for customers and work to get enough attention. If you're targeting outside your local area, there is no question. Social networking is a top way to reach beyond your geographic boundaries. If you're looking Read More

Entrepreneurs in a Twitter About Social Networking Sites

Avatar Posted by entrepreneur under Resources
From http://www.usnews.com 6031 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 27, 2008 5:55 pm
Story from U.S. News & World Report about how niche social networking sites are becoming an essential survival tool for entrepreneurs. Read More

Sales Tips for the Brick and Mortars

Avatar Posted by JohnH under Sales
From http://www.salesnewz.com 6032 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 27, 2008 5:56 pm
There is such a thing as your sales team working too hard. What I mean by this is that they might be pushing the customers too hard to get them to buy. iEntry director of sales and overall wise person Susan Coppersmith says, "If you act hungry, you will starve." If your sales team is acting too desperate for a sale, the customer is likely to Read More

Why Startups Fail

Avatar Posted by Aaronontheweb under Startups
From http://www.vcdave.com 6032 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 27, 2008 1:47 pm
From the page: "An entrepreneur recently asked me why startups fail. Startups fail because they run out of money. You're probably thinking, 'Tell me something I don't already know!' Read on and you'll see that statement is deceptive in its simplicity." Read More

What Malpractice Suits Teach Us About Customer Service

Avatar Posted by d2kd3k under Customer Service
From http://trustedadvisor.com 6033 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 1:41 am
The key factor in causing or preventing malpractice suits also affects your customers and clients (and employees) in the business world. Are you building happy customers or cruising for a lawsuit? Read More
Here's something I think just about anyone reading this article can apply to their sales letters and ads immediately, and see results Read More

More small businesses forced to raise prices

Avatar Posted by wontonu under Finance
From http://www.nytimes.com 6033 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 23, 2008 11:43 pm
Inflation has sunk its teeth into small businesses this year. The number of owners citing inflation as their No. 1 concern on the National Federation of Independent Businesses monthly economic index in April was at its highest level since 1982. One in five owners is raising prices, according to William C. Dunkelberg, the trade group's chief econom Read More

The growing influence of Yelp.com on small business

Avatar Posted by suzyQ under Marketing
From http://www.nytimes.com 6033 days ago
Made Hot by: waltgoshert on May 25, 2008 6:05 pm
THE Rooz Cafe, a restaurant and coffee shop in Oakland, Calif., signals its distaste for patrons who post reviews on Yelp.com with a small sign: No Yelpers. Rooz's owner, Steve Ranjbin, said he put the sticker up as a joke, but added that he had a complaint about Yelp. “Yelp does not respect us as business owners,” Mr. Ranjbin said. “They d Read More
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