Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.
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How to Thank Customers without Spending Too Much
Use the host-beneficiary relationship to thank your customers. Or to gain new ones.
11 Ways to Incorporate Video into Your Business
The Internet has driven down many business costs, including the cost of delivering your message via video.
4 Keys to Creating Loyal Customers
Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.
Why Brand Image Is Important to the Tiniest of Businesses
Many small business owners overlook -- or avoid -- brand building. Too often, that's a critical mistake.
7 Tips for Proposals, Pitches and Presentations
A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.
Building A Business Website Is Cheaper And Easier Than Ever
Your customers are looking for you online. Here's how to build the site where they can find you.
How To Claim Your Online Identity and Keep It Relevant
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.
Dealing With Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline
You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.
10 Artists Who Became Art Entrepreneurs
Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. These ten entrepreneurs used that formula to turn creative expression into sustainable small businesses.
7 Reasons to Rethink Free Online Tools
Free online business tools can make a lot of sense for a cash strapped startup. Just make sure those tools are worth the price you paid for them.
What Every Employer Needs to Know about Garnishment
You've just received notice that a court has garnished one of your employee's wages. Now what?
Sharing Space to Save Money
Splitting your office, storefront, or warehouse with another business could help you save big...and not just on rent.
What You Need to Know About Online Sales Tax
For online retailers, untangling the Internet sales tax knot isn't getting any easier.
Innovations In Advertising
Where won't clever marketers place their advertisements? Where will you?
5 Futuristic Business Opportunities
The times they are a'changing. Again. Here are five commercial and marketing trends you can look forward to -- and profit from -- in 2012.
80 Small Business Twitterers You Should Be Following
Twitter is one of the best places to network and discover new business insights. We've compiled a list of some of the best and brightest minds in the small business Twitterspher
Questions to Answer Before You Get a New Vehicle for Your Business
If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.
Use It or Lose It: 3 Must Have Business Agreements
A handshake is nice, but seal your partnership's rights and responsibilities in writing, too.
The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: For Love or Money?
What to do when following your passion doesn't bring home the bacon.
Make the Most of Your Local Chamber of Commerce
From advertising to networking, your Chamber of Commerce can offer your business scores of benefits...if you're a member.