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Take a look and think about how Google (and therefore your customers) find and access your website. Then think about whether you are delivering business value with your current setup. Try to be honest. And then, when you think you have all the boxes ticked, throw “social” into the mix and see how you stack up. Scared? You should be Read More

I read yesterday that the U.S. Postal Service wants to increase its rates. Not only are they seeking to increase the cost of stamps by 2 cents, but they also want a 5.6% increase in standard mail rates. What justification do they use for these proposed price increases? They need money.. Read More

Nutrition is often top of the list for a healthy mind and body. Don’t forget that if you run a business, it is also organic, growing, and in need of nutrition.. Read More

I've seen this video scores of times but it never fails to send shivers up my spine.

The lessons are abundant: adversity, striving, being down, cooperation and success. These are principles which we in business can all strive for Read More

Small business growth made simple. If yesterday you said tomorrow make today count with Micro Business Therapy™ No promises. Just result Read More

The knee-jerk response of any self-respecting sales rep or manager is an indignant, “Of course I’m a change agent!” But, as anyone with a complex sell cycle knows, the biggest competitor is “do nothing,” and the underlying reason is the no-guts, change-resistant customer. If a sales rep is a change agent and therefore an agent of change, how can this be so Read More

With just about any business these days, how well you handle customers is crucial in defining your reputation and how fast your business spreads via word of mouth. If you are short staffed in the customer service department, a virtual phone system can hel Read More

Interview with attorney Jeff Michelman on the 3 key legal mistakes made by entrepreneurs. Includes ways to protect yourself, your business, contracts, assets and much more Read More

Facebook is extremely popular as an online business tool for small business owners. Using the Websites section of your profile to promote other websites is critical Read More

Hi, folks. Put this together as kind of a more in depth exploration of how you go about creating real community on BizSugar or any other social media site you might participate in whether large or small. Thankfully, there are many others among our regular users here at BizSugar who are equally adept at building community through social media so I thought it would be great if everyone could pitch in with some suggestions as I'm sure there are things that could be added here. Besides, getting others' input is what social media is all about, right? Thanks, in advance, for your contributions! You can comment here or on the blog post by following the link. Read More