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While it may be a bit of an exaggeration to say that most new businesses don’t survive past the first two years, government data does show that seven out of 10 new employer firms last at least two years, with only half surviving for five years.

Here are some strategies and tactics to consider as you struggle and stride through the first few years of entrepreneurialism Read More

Those who know me well (and probably also those that only know me a little bit), know that I am an eternal optimist. Sadly, I find that by living a life as an optimist, I'm often misunderstood, maligned and simply found ignorant and annoying. I find this a bit of a sad reflection on a world that is becoming increasingly mistrusting and negatively focused. After all, if you don't LET a light shine, you can guarantee that it won't, and for me, that is no way to live Read More

The tasks of everyday life require good eyesight.

Thankfully, my close-up eyesight is quite good. I can read my morning newspaper, see my breakfast eggs, and clip my toenails without any problem whatsoever (rest assured, I don't do all three at the same time).

But thanks to my nearsightedness, I can't se Read More

Are you using LinkedIn to promote any events that you are putting on? Here is video to show you how to promote an event on LinkedIn. Also a tip on how to leverage your connections to attend Read More

In sales, your efforts don’t always line up neatly with the results. But the effort you expend helps you to increase your effectiveness (if you let it) and to produce your future results and opportunities Read More

It is hard for a rep to be productive when they are constantly asked to do things other than sell. Sales leaders need to empower sales rep to turn down non-sales tasks regardless of who in the organization is asking Read More

Alien UFOs, at least according to some, hurtle across the galaxy on a mission to invade planet Earth and enslave the population. At the last minute, as in Roswell, NM, they crash in flames.

Closing business deals has many similarities. Stop by for a Biz "Close Encounter" of the Weird Kind Read More

10 Really good branding specific videos that i think are useful. From branding the user interface design to what it took to create a brand for President Obama. Some brand ideas for small business as well as brand ideas for big business. A great range of videos on branding for you to enjoy and learn from Read More

Rae Hoffman (aka Sugarrae) interviews some of the worlds top link building experts about what works today. 2010 Edition, this is often the most critical info you will read all year if you are looking for links to boost your SEO Read More

Anita explains the new realities of small business loans and financing in her OPEN Forum post. Going back to the basics -- form a relationship with your bank and banker!

From post: Community banks have been a lifeline for entrepreneurs during the recession -- one of the few places that small-business owners have still been able Read More