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The self-confidence you need to deal with cultural differences is something most people acquire through international experience. A lack of self-confidence can quickly lead to awkwardness and aggression. This is why it is important to build a quiet self-confidence to build trust in cross-cultural communication. Read More

There are no real guidelines on what information to share with international clients when cross-cultural differences make communication difficult. The best advice advice is simply to be aware of the cultural intricacies that may be involved. You will need to discover what information you need to share to avoid any misinterpretations. Read More

Cross-cultural encounters without hidden agendas are much easier than with them. In a business environment, the best way to avoid hidden agendas is to get focused on the task at hand and find the reason for the connection in the first place. Read More

It often takes effort to stay focused and be productive as a small business owner. A good diet can go a long way towards making your business a success. Eating the right foods can give you energy, focus and improve your mood, not to mention your health. Drinking coffee will give you a temporary boost of energy and focus, but won't give you the nu Read More

Here from Forbes.com is a list of best small business blogs including some we see regularly here on bizSugar.com. They include Small Business Trends and Duct Tape Marketing. There are some other great blogs here too like Entrepreneurial Mind, Church of the Customer and the All Business Blog Center list of top business bloggers. Check out these gre Read More

Take a look at how to avoid small business burnout. These tips from Ron Consolino, a management counselor for SCORE, were reprinted in a recent edition of the Houston Chronicle. Small business, the article notes, is filled with long hours, missed weekends and other sacrifices. There are, of course, rewards, but if the costs are starting to get to Read More

This article from Mashable looks at the world of wikis and their use for small businesses. Wikis can probably be best described as an online collaborative tool and though they may be talked about less than other popular Internet tools like blogs and social networks, they are at the very heart of the collaborative nature of Web 2.0. Read the articl Read More

Children have a natural curiosity and they ask questions, lots of questions. As we grow up we sometimes forget to retain this curiosity and therefore stop asking questions.Without asking questions, it is a lot harder to see opportunities, uncover customer needs and desires and make the right marketing decisions for your business. There are 3 words Read More

Wondering how to start a small business blog? This article from Small Business Brief looks specifically at the importance of planning before starting your blog and looks at some of the critical questions to answer. Deciding what you wish to accomplish with your small business blog is a huge part of the equation...and a huge part of figuring out wh Read More

Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends shares these important tips on starting a business (and contrasts them with what not to do) n a post at Open Forum. You'll find this tightly budgeted approach important when considering your own ventures. Sure, the temptation is always there to spend lots of money. If you don't have any starting out, you w Read More