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From Lisa Kanarek's site WorkingNaked.com:

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes, sizes and ages. What links most entrepreneurs is their desire to call the shots and stop answering to others. This infographic, originally posted on Bit Rebels (my favorite technology/geek site), illustrates 9 signs you Read More

From Greg Elwell's post:

Sometimes, even well-written headlines, web copy, landing pages and blog posts fail to engage and move people to take action. By take action, I mean to sign-up to an email list, download a white paper, buy something or just make a tiny shift in consideration of an idea Read More

Many of the same rules apply on Pinterest as on your blog or on any social network when establishing credibility in your niche. Sarah Arrow mentions some important tips including testimonials, use of graphics and handling of your profile. Use credibility to build strong relationship with those in y Read More

Starting this month, Google will hold special marketing webinars Tuesdays through Thursdays beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern. You'll hear topics like driving direct response with video, Google shopping 101, driving deeper engagement with your app users and more. These Webinars are free a Read More

It may sound obvious, but what Erica Mueller is really talking about here is networking to connect not just because of what you think others can do for you. Are you connecting with others because you are genuinely inspired by them? Or do you cynically see them as just another opportunity, another p Read More

Entrepreneur and startup advocate Ben Yoskovitz says that in addition to funding, startup visas and hands off policies, communities interested in spurring entrepreneurship should also consider funding travel programs to startup capitals like New York City and the Silicon Valley. Such travel program Read More

Businesses often work at being pragmatic about keeping costs down including overhead at company offices. But don't dismiss the effect of a creative workplace to improve employee moral and performance. Here are photos of 15 extremely creative work spaces for businesses ranging from entertainment com Read More

You can finance a business through community ownership as an alternative to traditional funding. Rural business expert Becky McCray explains two examples of this kind of financing in a guest post on a blog by Marco Terry of Commercial Capital LLC, McCray explains two examples of this kind of equity Read More

Networking is an important part of any business, and doing it well is a question of practice. However, Matthew Toren says networking is also about taking certain actions and understanding the importance of these actions when building your brand and business. First, relationships are key. Second, sh Read More

A very small part of building an online business (and in fact a business in general) is putting up a Website or opening a shop or hanging a sign out front. You must also build a community if you want your business to survive. As Annie Pilon, owner and operator of website Wattlebird, notes, it's als Read More