Most small and midsize businesses aren't even aware when they violate a software license, according to software industry sources, but that doesn't stop the fines from piling up. Nearly 90 percent of the fines collected annually by the Business Software Alliance for software license violations falls on small and midsize businesses, many of whom h
Read More
Dobbie voted on the following stories on BizSugar
Software License Fines Fall Hardest on the Smallest
Posted by ArmadaIG under LegalFrom http://www.midmarket.eweek.com 5953 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 24, 2007 5:24 am
8 important consumer trends for 2008
Posted by Becky under NewsFrom http://trendwatching.com 5953 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 12, 2007 4:43 am
Here are eight trends to watch and capitalize on in the new year.
Read More
In the Public Eye: As IPOs become viable again, what can you do to prepare your company?
Posted by JohnH under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.entrepreneur.com 5957 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 11, 2007 2:07 am
Not so long ago, IPO was considered a four-letter word. After the IPO bubble burst in 2001, there were so few small businesses that could go public that it seemed as though the opportunity was lost forever. But if the momentum building in 2007 is any indication, the curse may finally be lifted. This year, IPOs are on track to exceed--in both numbe
Read More
Marketing Executives Identify Top Marketing Trends, Concepts in 2008
Posted by suzyQ under NewsFrom http://www.marketingcharts.com 5957 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 10, 2007 6:25 pm
Web and green marketing are hot; Boomers are still the most important demo, though women, Gen X and Y, and Hispanics are catching up; and marketing basics are more important than ever, according to (pdf) a new survey of marketing executives conducted by Anderson Analytics. The survey focused on top marketing concepts, buzzwords, global areas of op
Read More
10 Things You Should Know about VOIP
Posted by mssux under TechnologyFrom http://www.eweek.com 5957 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 11, 2007 1:08 am
If you're not on the VOIP (voice over IP) bandwagon yet, you're likely planning to jump on soon. With Microsoft's entry into the space last year, VOIP has gotten more attention than ever before. Both large and small companies alike are adopting the technology, and the choices---as well as the complexity—are increasing. Here are 10 things to keep i
Read More
How Advertising Works Our Nerves (In a Good Way)
Posted by JohnH under NewsFrom http://www.marketingpilgrim.com 5964 days ago
Made Hot by: Gauravkanghain on December 3, 2007 6:37 pm
At last, neuroscience is applying itself to understanding how that extremely artificial endeavor — advertising — engages our basic biological instincts. Two pieces of science news will interest marketers. First, the more we can anthropomorphize products, the better we like them. Second, advertising can take the place of real memory in our beliefs
Read More
Two Really Dumb Sales Questions
Posted by ArmadaIG under SalesFrom http://blogs.bnet.com 5967 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 29, 2007 6:03 pm
Your sales manager probably told you to ask these question of every customer, but every time you do, you're shooting yourself in the foot. The dumb questions are: Do you have the budget for this? Who is the decision-maker? Don't get me wrong. You need to know the ANSWERS to these questions, but coming right out and asking them is about as effectiv
Read More
Get Demographic And Geographic Market Research Data For Free
Posted by LeeAdams under NewsFrom http://www.pinnycohen.com 5969 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 29, 2007 4:42 am
Market research has the power to make or break any business idea you have. Luckily, the U.S. Census Bureau tracks just about every useful detail about our cities. Whereas it would normally be a major headache to sift through all of the data, I use a site that cuts down my research time to just a few minutes. Enter ZipSkinny.com, still in beta, w
Read More
The Art of the Huddle
Posted by Becky under ManagementFrom http://www.inc.com 5969 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 25, 2007 7:42 pm
Every weekday at 9:30 a.m. sharp, the executive team at Bishop-Wisecarver, a Pittsburg, California, manufacturing company, files into the boardroom. They stand around the table; no sitting allowed. Then rat-a-tat-tat--each fires off a brief synopsis of the items on his or her frontmost burner. Ten minutes later all are back in the office armed wit
Read More
What CEOs Will Admit Out of the Office
Posted by dobbie under NewsFrom http://www.inc.com 5969 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 25, 2007 7:43 pm
The 26th Inc. 500 Conference, held in Chicago in September, attracted a record crowd of founders and CEOs of America's fastest-growing companies. In between speeches, we asked a random sampling of 30 CEOs to describe their businesses back home, their love lives, and their political sensibilities. Here are the results of our completely unscientifi
Read More
Subscribe