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Business-blogging is the best way to market a business! But what about "burnout?" What about writer's-block?

It's time to put the FUN back in it! Here are some biz-blogging and marketing lessons from "The Dead! Read More

Claims made in your marketing communication are important. However if there is not any substance behind the claim then it can damage your brand’s reputation and affect your customer relationships to say the least. Before you make claims especially the marketing claim of being Number 1, ask yourself these questions Read More

Tradition decrees that 50 percent of new businesses fail within five years. Here are some strategies that make a new small business a successful business Read More

Why is it worth your time and effort to look at other people’s submissions? Well, for the same reason that you take the time to speak with people at networking meetings - because the value to you of participating depends on the relationships you build with other members Read More

While 41 percent of private companies in the U.S. are owned by women, only 3to 5 percent receive Venture Capital, the high profile funding often associated with major startups especially in the technology industry. Nick Leiber makes the case for more women partners for Venture Capital firms as one possible remedy Read More

Didn't land the job, contract or project?

Here's a GREAT questionnaire I developed to find out why! It allows you to obtain feedback, improve your business marketing and get your foot through the proverbial door! Give it a try Read More

These Facebook specific rules address photos, tagging, and all those applications.

When you first got to college, social media was probably about sending party invites, posting pictures of your new friends, complaining about tests, meeting dates, and keeping in touch with family back home. Now that you’re getting ready to leave school behind, you will need to reconfigure your social media activity so that future employers and contacts respect you. Here are 50 social media etiquette rules to remember Read More

Raising venture capital may not be something every small business owner or entrepreneur would consider. But for those who need financing for their next venture, this article from the Wall Street Journal can serve as a partial check list to prepare for the process of seeking VC investment. Not surprisingly, perhaps, is the need to target the right VC to approach with your idea Read More

The smart retailer recognises that women are not a niche. They recognise that women are the long run.

Reaching women consumers is not a trend. It’s the lucrative future, for anyone who grabs it. Slightly tweaked male-oriented products or marketing efforts will no longer do. Read More

Dashboards are great for helping to run and manage a business. But there are 2 problems with the process of implementing them to which most businesses fall victim. This article discussed these two problems along with a ten-step process to get the most from your "dashboarding" activities Read More