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Knowing how to write a good business plan will help you avoid major pitfalls when seeking financing. Here, from the Wall Street Journal, are some key considerations. Read More

The most effective means you have to minimize the amount of cash you will need to put into a business is to find ways to bootstrap or shave dollars off your startup costs. Read More

Emily Gasner of Working Solutions explains how to get funding for your small business. Watch this video for the details. Read More

Marketing guru Seth Godin suggests "flipping the sales funnel". Instead of putting prospects in at the top of the funnel with the hope of getting some commissions at the bottom, flip the funnel, make it into a megaphone and let those who already love your product promote it for you. Read More

Venture Capital investor Fred Wilson talks about what he's learned from both marriage and business about building relationships. Read More

Promoting your business with a free online radio show is easy using available online tools. In this video, Andy Renk of ClickforClients.com shows you how. Read More

Venture capital investor Brad Feld gives advice on how to work with business mentors. Though he is primarily focused on the IT world, his suggestions can apply to many industries. Read More

Think starting a business during an economic downturn is a bad idea? Maybe not, according to this story from The Economist. Though it focuses largely on IHOP's initial startup during tough economic times, there is also an interview with an expert and a survey of successful businesses that started during lean years. Read More

It's not breaking news that the citizens of the Internet love some humor. But the things that end up being the most humorous aren't necessarily tied to any one product or brand. So can you intentionally use humor to drive awareness and create affinity? A note on "viral" content -- Let's get something straight: viral is a result of othe Read More

As a manager, your prime responsibility is to get things done through people. Therefore, communication is your most vital management tool to be an effective leader. Read More