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Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda spent 29 years of his life thinking WWII was still raging...and he fought on! Perhaps never in modern history has an episode contained so much misinformation, miscommunication and ignorance of "The Writing on the Wall!"

Business lessons from this historical episode abound.. Read More

How important is sharing small business news with your network of connections and what are the best ways to go about it? (This applies to BizSugar members, of course, but also to anyone else who uses social media.) Sharing small business news or other information of value is a form of marketing whether you realize it or not. See also the video from Greg Fry of Bloggertone, whose posts appear regularly here on BizSugar.com in this latest edition from our BizSugar blog. Read More

Here's a timely business strategy... "Coupon redemption has risen 360% since 2008. It appears that a frugal lifestyle, is becoming fashionable, and coupon use can help encourage frugality. Lately, it’s all about the art of getting the deal, and coupons — and how much you save when you use them — can be a big part of that, earning you bragging rights. Read More

They've told you there is NO WAY you can succeed!

In 1990, they told James "Buster" Douglas, a 42-1 underdog and challenger the same thing as he entered the ring with the monstrous, mythical and undefeated heavyweight champ, Mike Tyson.. Read More

Super-group Chicago asked in a classic song, "Does anybody really know what time it is?" Your business may hinge on the correct answer!

I have found the following site to be the best in giving the all-important correct answer.. Read More

Shawn Hessinger is a gentleman, a scholar and a classy guy. As Chief-Moderator of Biz-Sugar, he has decided that being awarded victory in the recent Biz-Sugar contest would potentially not seem fair.

The contest will be re-run in September.. Read More

Many small businesses start out being run from home. It's cheaper and smarter than investing in a pricey office, before your business gets off the ground. Also, if you're delivering a service, it may not be necessary to have an office or other facility.

This post outlines 4 (actually 5) reasons that you need a private mailbox service, such as provided by the UPS Store. For security reasons .. Read More

COBRA benefits may allow you access to your employer's health benefits after you've left, but will you be able to afford them? With the subsidy all but gone in Congress, that makes COBRA practically unaffordable for many families Read More

He's not your usual rocker! He's highly-educated, hosts TV and radio shows. And...he's a fully licensed airline pilot.

When the band tours, it is he to whom the band turns to as pilot. Enjoy the video Read More

One of the exciting parts about marketing is the ability to be original and creative especially as a small business owner. However if you just copy what someone else does it can harm your brand and confuse your customers Read More