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When customers peel the wrapping off your product, does that "new car" smell hit them and get their senses racing? Or dust a poof of dust come flying out? Read More
Seveal avenues that small business leaders can use as they seek to cultivate their online reputations and boost their online brand enhancement. Read More

Why Executive-Type Franchises Are Attractive For Executive Types

Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.sba.gov 4164 days ago
Made Hot by: BIZantium on July 8, 2013 3:59 am
Lots of ex-corporate executives are attracted to franchise business ownership. I've worked with more than my share of them over the years. See why they are attracted to the idea of owning a franchise-and why some of them are a good fit. Read More
If you have been following, Yelp has been making some moves lately and it is all about revenue. Like many online marketing companies, Yelp is trying to get closer to transactions and direct revenue because the closer you get to the transaction the better to justify your cost. It’s much easier to ta Read More

8 Reality Checks That Every Startup Founder Dreads

Avatar Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4164 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on July 8, 2013 6:11 am
Starting a business is a lot like starting a marriage. At first, all parties are in dreamland, with a vision of changing the world, having lots of fun, and raking in the profits. But all too soon, reality sets in. Product development is stuck at that 90% mark, a key person leaves, and customers are Read More
Regardless of how big or small your business is it is essential that everyone is communicating. You may have a team of two or several hundred employees, either way without communication and collaboration your business will not be operating at its best – which is bad news for everyone. While it is Read More

8 Steps To Actually Get Good At Phone Calls

Avatar Posted by mmangen under Marketing
From http://btobsalesandmarketing.com 4164 days ago
Made Hot by: Marketing_Mashup on July 7, 2013 2:47 am
Remember phone calls? You should, because they are often the best way to get your ideas across. Here's how to give good phoners. Read More
If you want to leverage your leadership and increase your impact, you must make time for social media. Here are four tips for finding the time... Read More
Welcome to episode #364 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast. He has been called "one of the world's foremost retail industry futurists" (put that in your pipe and smoke it!). For over twenty years, Doug Stephens... Read More

How Ideal Is Your Company?

Avatar Posted by SJC under Management
From http://blogs.hbr.org 4165 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on July 3, 2013 1:01 am
Is your company getting your best work? Do you come in every day energized, enthusiastic, creative, and engaged? If not, you're not alone, at least in the U.S, according to the latest Gallup poll of employee engagement, which you can see if you scroll down through the wealth of data my HBR colleagu Read More
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