Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet (the company formerly known as Google), has a quirky way of deciding which companies he likes. It’s called “The Toothbrush Test.”
According to the New York Times, when Page looks at a potential company to acquire, he wants to know if the product is, like a toothbrush,
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How two companies hooked customers on products they rarely use


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Made Hot by: BizWise on October 25, 2016 12:09 pm
Podcast: Delegating to New Employees at Your Small Business


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Made Hot by: fundpr on October 25, 2016 9:17 am
Are you ready to hire an employee for your small business? Today we talk about the best way to write a job ad and how to hire the right person. And once you hire them, do you know how to delegate? We discuss these topics and this episode of the Small Biz Ahead podcast with hosts Elizabeth Larkin an
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What I Like about being a Small Business Owne


From http://www.tonypaullconsulting.com 2086 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on October 22, 2016 1:59 pm
What is it, after taking the monumental decision to become a small business owner, that makes the decision and the subsequent roller coaster ride that is entrepreneurship, worth it?
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Turning Negatives into Positives: Advice From Renowned Entrepreneurship Coach Andrew Warner


From http://www.vahearabian.com 2089 days ago
Turning negatives into positives is one of the most important (yet challenging) mindsets that an entrepreneur can develop. Some people have a gift for it, but for those who don’t, fortunately, it’s a skill that can be learned. To get insight into this concept, they interviewed renowned entrepreneur
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7 Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs Who Stay In School


From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2089 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on October 18, 2016 10:39 am
A popular myth these days is that finishing college only dilutes your entrepreneurial instincts, and the best of the best, including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, dropped out early to hasten their success. I agree with Robert E. Litan, former VP of research at the Kauffman Foundation,
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How To Follow Up With Customers Without Appearing Desperate


From http://customerthink.com 2090 days ago
Be it pre-sales or post-invoice, following up with a client can be hard and tricky. Too many follow-ups can make you look desperate. But at the same time, you miss out on an opportunity to make a sale or in getting your invoices paid on time by not following up with your clients. There are however
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5 Reasons, probably self-inflicted, as to why Small Businesses fail


From http://www.tonypaullconsulting.com 2091 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on October 17, 2016 4:54 pm
Small businesses go out of business because they run out of money; if cash outflows exceed inflows over an extended period of time, the doors will close. There are various contributing reasons for this financial debacle and as will be shown, mush of this is self-inflicted.
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How will I know if my online start-up idea will work?


From http://www.tonypaullconsulting.com 2093 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on October 14, 2016 3:55 am
Even great business ideas need to be tested first. So before throwing money and time at a potential new online business idea, here are some ways of testing your concept first.
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Instagram Marketing: A Small Business Guide


From http://articles.bplans.com 2093 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on October 14, 2016 3:23 am
Think Instagram is just for highly visual businesses? Think again. Here's how to make an Instagram marketing strategy work for your small business, no matter what your product or service.
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How To Stop Your Blog Posts From Failing To Gain Traction


From http://www.bloggingwizard.com 2093 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on October 14, 2016 1:19 am
Your blog posts aren't getting the traction they deserve. It's a noisy online world, for sure. Learn how to cut through the noise in this post.
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