The web isn't the only avenue for developing and building a successful brand, but it's increasingly becoming the most important for an array of businesses big and small.
Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.
Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
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.
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Stay on top of big-picture numbers and periodically dig into the nuances of what drives sales and profits.
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Lies, Damned Lies, and Multi-Level Marketing
Statistics show that Mary Kay, Amway, and other multi-level marketing plans are scams. That is, if you believe statistics.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital
Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.
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Today we found some great articles on ways to beat the airlines at their own game, rules for smart credit card use, and ways to get a salary hike.
5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait
Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.
Improving Sales Forecast Accuracy with a PERTy Formula
Borrow an estimating tool from the US Navy to help bring your sales forecasts in line with your sales reality.
The Upside of Incentive Compensation
When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.
Why Offline Marketing Still Matters
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
The Art of the Reminder
Don't just remind vendors, clients, and employees of their obligations. Remind them why they agreed to those obligations in the first place.
Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?
The most valuable prize a contest awards may not be cash.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at IKEA
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10 Free Ways to Impress Your Boss
Want to make the boss think you're a rock star without sucking up or spending a ton of money? Here's a cheat sheet.
6 Cloud Tools for Small Business
These six cloud-based productivity tools allow you to take your office with you, for better or worse.
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Net worth is your compass for personal finance. Do you know the basics? Take our net worth IQ test and find out!
6 Steps to Licensing Your Product
If you have a great product, but you don't have the funding or the infrastructure to bring it to market, license it to someone who does.
4 Ways to Defend Your Phone from Hackers
You may have lots of sensitive business data in your voicemail inbox. How safe is it?
Does Your Business Need a Crisis Response Plan?
It's never to early to create a crisis management plane. All too often, we wait until it's too late.
5 Psychological Hacks to Boost Your Bottom Line
Use the power of positive thinking (and four more psychological powers) to push you and your employees to greater productivity.
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.