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Times may be tough, but some of the most successful companies were born during recessions -- making now, potentially, a great time to start a company. Which products remain popular? Which types of services are still booming? Here's a look at some of the fastest-growing industries today, and where some of the best business opportunities may be. Read More

Like many freelancers, I find myself trying to pack more into a 24-hour day than is humanly possible. It's not just us lone business people who do this. I know plenty of professional, executives, and full time parents who do the same thing. And what do we do when we simply run out of time? Those of us who are tasky, solution-minded, Type As reach Read More

My company, Brandswag, had the pleasure of sponsoring an event that brought Jason Falls to town for a speaking engagement. I really enjoyed listening and meeting Jason for the first time and I will do it again in a heartbeat. Jason talked about the importance of offline networking being a worthy counterpart to social media. I couldn't agree more. Read More

There's no one in this world who can better solve our problems than ourselves. Just like any other physicians do, they try to cure themselves according to what they have learned from a long, difficult years of studying for their profession. Same goes with business. We, entrepreneurs must also learn how to be consultants for our own business. Read More

A couple of surprising tips on what not to do at the beginning of your franchise exploration. From The Franchise King, and Small Business Trends! Read More

Does the new credit-card law affect you and your business? Find out here; and if it doesn't, find out why it ought to. Read More

Some good how-to for all of us in here. Listen more... Read More

As a sales leader you must focus on what you can control in times of crisis Read More

Dreaming big dreams, and thinking about those "impossible" what ifs in life are key to innovation. Have you taken some time to dream today? Read More

For small service businesses or solo professionals, deciding on an approach to client billing can be tricky. Charging clients up front with a retainer guarantees cashflow, but will it cost you business? Read More