Think starting a business during an economic downturn is a bad idea? Maybe not, according to this story from The Economist. Though it focuses largely on IHOP's initial startup during tough economic times, there is also an interview with an expert and a survey of successful businesses that started during lean years.
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Starting a business during an economic downturn
Posted by ShawnHessinger under NewsFrom http://www.youtube.com 5636 days ago
Made Hot by: zanedillon on June 22, 2009 10:08 am
Promoting Your Brand Through Clever Techniques
Posted by morecowbell under MarketingFrom http://www.promotenews.com 5636 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 22, 2009 4:32 pm
It's not breaking news that the citizens of the Internet love some humor. But the things that end up being the most humorous aren't necessarily tied to any one product or brand.
So can you intentionally use humor to drive awareness and create affinity?
A note on "viral" content -- Let's get something straight: viral is a result of othe
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Top Seven Requirements to Achieve Effective Communication in Management
Posted by stillwagon428 under ManagementFrom http://bizcovering.com 5636 days ago
Made Hot by: cartermi on June 22, 2009 10:08 am
As a manager, your prime responsibility is to get things done through people. Therefore, communication is your most vital management tool to be an effective leader.
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The Optimistic Marketer's Guide to Recession Success
Posted by stillwagon428 under MarketingFrom http://bigthink.com 5636 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 22, 2009 4:32 pm
Recessions are the best time to take chances, make that leap, and truly reinvent your business. When times are good it is all too easy to keep doing what “works”. But when times get tight that's when businesses can dig deep to find long-lasting success.
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Eight Ways Microblogging Will Transform Your Company
Posted by stillwagon428 under Online MarketingFrom http://bigthink.com 5637 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on June 23, 2009 11:53 pm
When Network World selected 9 technologies IT pros should master in 2009, two of them were microblogging platforms: Twitter and Yammer. While most people are familiar with Twitter, relatively few are acquainted with Yammer. While it isn't as sexy as Twitter, Yammer will fundamentally improve your company in the following 8 ways.
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Building a Start Up from Scratch
Posted by biancaaquino under StrategyFrom http://startupbiz.wordpress.com 5650 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 5, 2009 6:22 pm
Well, bootstrappers are really familiar with these terms — Start ups and scratch. Those who are not bootstrappers will really wonder how start up is related to scratch. Well, you must check out this7 Steps To Build A Startup From Scratch With No Money. from the Young Entrepreneur Blog.
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On the Money: How financially fit are you?
Posted by biancaaquino under FinanceFrom http://www.biztimes.com 5650 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 5, 2009 6:56 pm
With all the economic turmoil in the last year, managing your financial life may seem like an overwhelming task. But with a few simple steps and some potentially tough decisions, you can have more “green” on your path to financial fitness.
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Embrace The Restraints of Recession
Posted by aliciatrinidad under StrategyFrom http://bigthink.com 5650 days ago
Made Hot by: DebMark on June 5, 2009 6:17 pm
A lot of industries are fretting the worst. There are a lot of legitimate reasons to worry, but the biggest risk is letting our concerns distract us from the opportunity before us. Read more from Behance Founder Scott Belsky.
The recession is a fantastic time to strengthen your business—and ultimately be more successful. However, to make use of t
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Why Word-of-Mouth Should Be Core to Your Business
Posted by DotGirlMoms under MarketingFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 5650 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 8, 2009 2:22 pm
Word of mouth ideas.
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Another Google Work at Home Scheme - Can it Get any Funnier?
Posted by andynew under Success StoriesFrom http://homebusiness.about.com 5650 days ago
None of these schemes being advertised are in any way associated with Google, as mentioned previously on this site. The irony of it all is not only are these ads being served through Google AdSense, that if you Google the so-called opportunity, you'll see what other people have to say about it - and it ain't pretty. The other part of the irony i
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