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Telecommuting has its benefits, but a company that allows its employees to telecommute does face some unusual dilemmas. One of the most crucial is how to handle meetings.
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital
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Customer Ideas to Ignore
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18 Year End Financial Must Dos
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How Much Pro Bono Work Is Too Much?
How much pro bono work should you accept? How should you choose the customers? And how do you ensure these friendly freebies don't land you in the scope creep sinkhole?
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Businesses nowadays can function without a ton of storage space for supplies and paper records. Use these tools to save money, time, and space for your small business.
Creating a Campaign on the Fly: Lessons from SXSW
The kids at SXSW raised $120,000 for the Red Cross with just a twitter feed and a website. In less than week. With no advance planning.
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Why Small Businesses Should Pursue Free Trade
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5 Small Businesses That Made It Big With The Help Of Reality Shows
Appearing on reality television might be one of the biggest breaks you can get for your small business. Here's what to know, and how to make it happen.