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One of the most powerful social network tools are peer comparisons. New financial web portals like Mint, Geezeo and ING's CompareMe allow consumers to see how similar people are managing their finances and investments. These online anonymous peer comparisons are demonstrating that there is strength in numbers. Now business owners can use myRea Read More

So what sets the two auto industry groups apart? Primarily two things unique to the Big Three: 1) Bad management; and 2) United Auto Workers Union (UAW). Bad management can be replaced with good management. Indeed, this has happened with the foreign companies from time to time, and could have happened in Detroit. But the one thing the Big Three co Read More

Balance Your Life by Delegating and Outsourcing It's time to reflect on how you've felt over the last few months or years. Are you constantly tired? Do the piles of work seem never-ending? Are you feeling too busy? If this is the case, you'll find that it is time for some serious changes in how you work. You need balance in your life! One way of Read More

There are hundreds of different internet marketing ideas that can be put to use on your small business website, but as with all things in life, quantity isn't everything. As a matter of fact, internet-savvy consumers will often immediately leave a site that is nothing but a barrage of flash, noise and sales pitches. The key to successful marketing Read More

In ordinary times, cash is merely king. When sales slump cash flow becomes emperor of the universe. Read More

To those of you who have been able to wrap your arms around social media, congratulations. You are learning what it can potentially do for you, and your company. In my industry, our arms haven't been moving too far from our hips. Yet. Will social media marketing start to penetrate every industry, and every industry segment? Or, is it already? Read More

Recently, David Brooks highlighted research on the characteristics and abilities of CEO's — noting that psychological insight and a feel for human relationships are the most important talents in a person trying to run a company. Read More

Learn how often your Google Local listing is displayed, clicked or has driving directions generated. A great way to know if your Google Local listing is working (and improve it). Read More

There's no way to absolutely, positively prevent someone from suing you. What you can do, though, is prevent anyone from succeeding . . . and from having the litigation take its toll on your company's cash flow. Read More

The Small Business Administration plans to begin dispersing funds in mid-June for a new, highly anticipated emergency lending program, but don't race off to the bank to fill out an application just yet. Many lenders are still sitting on the sidelines, waiting for more details from the SBA before they decide whether or not to participate. "Wha Read More