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Ever wondered why your customers choose not to buy from you? I'm talking about the good leads, folks who fit your target market to a tee, people for all intents and purposes should be buying. I believe there are four reasons these people don't buy, work on these and you'll go a long way in converting some of those customers who are currently going Read More

Are you looking for ways to minimize increases in long-term staffing commitments, yet want to position yourself for growth once the economy recovers? Outsourcing is a great way to create flexibility while meeting current demands in the organization, particularly in small and mid-sized businesses. Read More

With all the press and buzz about Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, one site not commonly known as a social networking site has emerged as just that. With recent social features (and new ones coming with regularity) YouTube is quickly positioning itself as the respected social site for small business. Read More

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The No. 1 reason customers stop doing business with a company is a perceived attitude of indifference. They don't think companies care about them, as a valued customer or as a person. Trusted business relationships, much like friendships, require time and regular contact. Here are three action steps to show your customers the love. Read More

If you may be giving up on leads which are not put into a lead nurturing program and nurtured till they are ready, you may just be missing out on a future customer. Think about it. Read More

Behind every statistic about whopping job losses and the shrinking economy are thousands of small businesses battling the everyday realities of trying to survive with less staff and fewer customers. Three weeks ago, a group of entrepreneurs from peer advisory group The Alternative Board (TAB) gathered to discuss their view from the frontline of the Read More

Being in transition is tough so advice is often offered with a spoonful of sugar. While well intentioned, however, I think that approach sends the wrong signal to those most in need of candor. Read More

One needs to go beyond reading and reflection in order to get the full benefits therefrom. Again, in the context of managing business and people, you need to immerse yourself on the experience itself. Otherwise, in my experience then, you will not lend credibility in what you teach. Read More

For small companies, hosted software costs can add up fast. So cloud computing is for the birds! Read More