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There are many myths about what it takes to start a business. Time and time again, experts in entrepreneurship and business (often with little to no operating experience of their own) offer formulaic advice on what startups must do to succeed. Much of this advice is wrong. Read More

In customer service, we hear many of the same phrases all day, everyday. As a self-proclaimed representative of the hoards of customer service workers out there, here are just a few of the things NOT to say when interacting with those of us who genuinely try to lend a hand… Read More

You've heard about some companies (Yahoo for example) requiring employees to work only from the office. Such requirements are very short-sighted. Distributed teams provide huge benefits for small businesses and startups. Which benefits? Read on...
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Giving your business a boost doesn’t always have to mean making huge changes. Sometimes the little things can make a big difference. Here are some tips from small business community members for making small but effective changes to your marketing efforts and your business. Read More

Today, no company can control all the conversations that take place about the company’s products and services. Building a brand is increasingly important to success. Here's why you should focus on building a strong brand and not just focus on building a strong business. Read More

As customers, we often put our expectations in the hands of the customer service team. How do you, the customer, take charge of your own experience? 10 good tips here. Read More

We all experience failure at some point in our lives. Nine out of 10 startup businesses fail. But, there are two common mistakes made by businesses that fail and you can learn to avoid those mistakes. 
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Most offices aren’t built with our well-being in mind (or for getting actual work done). The typical full time employee spends eight hours a day sitting at a desk away from sunlight. Want to improve the creativity, productivity, health, and happiness of your employees? You'll want to read this. Read More

Conferences, meetups and other public events offer many unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners to market their business. Yet many people turn down opportunities to speak in public. Here are five proven scientific tricks to being a better public speaker. Read More

Every small business owner has a lot to do but little time to accomplish everything. In the long run, successful small businesses find ways to improve their profitability (the amount of money remaining after all business expenses are paid). Here are eight practical tips that you can implement today Read More