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We put a lot of time and effort in trying to come up with a great idea - something unique and original that will cut through and garner attention. But maybe searching for a great idea isn't such a...great idea. Maybe that great idea is just going to waste your valuable resources? Read More

A lot of the focus today is on what marketing tactics and tools you should use and it is a little like one size fits all. All of them have a place, but the trick is understanding if they are right for your customers and your business. Marketing tactics should be chosen last, here are marketing tips to show you how. Read More

I have recently learned that hospitals are businesses, patients are clients and the human factor is key! From comprehensive intake to quality of service to "bedside-manner" to listening, to plans of action, reputation and discharge, all of the lessons and principles of succeeding in business can be found in great medical institutions! Read More

Online business professionals have to deal with issues which can have a huge impact on their success. Here's a look at how a golden touch mindset can help you find the traction you need to move your business forward. Read More

When done correctly, direct mail can be a highly effective resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses, even when working together with email marketing. Here are 23 ways your direct mail may be failing you. And although there is talk that the U.S. Postal Service is going to cut down the number of days it delivers mail, entrepreneurs will still capitalize from direct mail to grow their busines Read More

What has been our biggest learning in our attempts to drive adoption of Social Media inside the corporation? Social Media is about People, not about Tools. Read More

This is absolutely true. Melinda Emerson sparks a fire here by reminding you to get back to the basics, examine your own life, and then get your business in gear or started.

From her piece: Believe it or not, your life plan should come before your business plan. You don't want to risk starting a business that might not be a good fit for you and your family. Read More

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council opposes a proposed health care bill that could be voted on in the U.S. House as early as Sunday. The group says the bill will not help small businesses with the high cost of health insurance but will add regulations making it difficult for them to create jobs not to mention survive and grow. The council expresses its concerns in this open letter to Read More

The National Federation of Independent Business has created a video and explanation of its opposition to a healthcare bill that may be voted upon as early as Sunday which business advocates say will be tremendous hardship on U.S. small businesses. We'd like to hear from the bizSugar community. Do you agree with the current healthcare package being debated in Washington. We'd like to hear from the Read More

One of St. Patrick's legendary feats is that he chased the snakes off the island. Although all evidence suggests that post-glacial Ireland never had snakes, the symbolic nature of this historic account can be equally applied to your small business.

Every business has its snakes. Those barriers, big or small which are preventing it from reaching the next level, from gaining more market share, r Read More