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March, 2012

Doing Business; It’s All About Who You Know

Submitted by Laura Ray on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 12:14
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Research tells us that between 6o-80% of jobs are found through personal relationships.  When it comes to contacts that might help in a tough business market, entrepreneurs should look beyond their marketing trade connections and look what personal contacts their friends, neighbors, the local store, or fellow alumni, might offer. 

Pinterest, A Fresh Side to Social Networking

Submitted by Alan Moore on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 15:47
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Pinterest is like cork board on the office wall, or it might be the notes on the front of your refrigerator, a screen saver, or even a family scrapbook. Of course, this is a simplification of what Pinterest actually is, but you get the general idea. You might want to use Pinterest to further a cause that is endearing to you, attract business, or devote it solely to your enjoyment as you find things you like and want to share.

How You Can Avoid Small Business Pit Falls

Submitted by Lisa Carteny on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 19:53
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How You Can Steer clear of Small Business Hole Falls

Are you who owns a small company? Well, in that case, there are few stuff that you should remember, to be able to stay stable inside your company, as well as broaden this in the long run. You never know whenever you might have to encounter issues inside your business. Therefore, from a really advanced phase of the company, you need to maintain few things in mind by way of that the pitfalls in the industry could be avoided. When you're conscious of the issues to avoid in your company, you can be assured that you'll be able to execute your business smoothly and properly.

3 Realities of Small Business Ownership

Submitted by TJ Philpott on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 18:43
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Small business ownership is a risk and reward type of existence from the standpoint as an entrepreneur you really have to 'put it out there' but when you succeed, it's sweet! Internet entrepreneurs in particular are a breed that tend to 'push the envelope' a little bit more since financial risks are not what they would be in a traditional 'brick and mortar' business! Nonetheless there are 3 realities one must accept and address if you intend to achieve small business success online!

Stop Wasting Time in Meetings! Expert Offers Tips for Meetings that Get Things Done

Submitted by Mike Richardson on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 12:25
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Technology is constantly speeding up the pace of business: Decisions once delayed for weeks are now made in seconds thanks to internet communication. Computer analytics puts real-time market information at our fingertips.  Transactions can occur anywhere, any time.

Logic holds that businesses that can’t keep up will be left behind.

Can Your Small Business Dreams Die with Bad Credit?

Submitted by Dave Thomas on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 18:00

For many that dream of opening up their own small businesses or keeping those already open afloat - one major hurdle stands in their way – bad credit.

Should you find yourself in that situation, remember that there are solutions out there in order to better enhance your chances of getting the small business loan you need to get things off the ground or keep the business alive.

Why Do Nearly 90% Of Businesses Not Succeed? Lack Of Strategic Planning Is Most Likely The Reason

Submitted by Timothy Mendelsohn on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 11:52
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A entrepreneur who was very busy mentioned, "I am too over-worked to talk to a strategic planning consultant." They were accurate, they were too busy and explanation is because they had not grabbed the time to devote in business planning procedure. Many are too busy to implement any strategic planning yet without a strategy they'll remain rushed. And busy doesn't suggest profitable.

A Survey Finds Small Businesses Driving Growth through Online and Social Media Channels

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 10:47
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The majority of small business owners are increasing their use of the Internet and social media platforms to grow their business, according to a new survey conducted by Citibank. It was also discovered that small business owners under the age of 45 are the primary drivers of increased online efforts.

4 Basics You Should Know About Mobile Commerce

Submitted by Sally Bretton on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 11:55
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A recent study has shown that banking and finance industries feel that mobile commerce offers significant benefits to every business and company. The concept that previously was known only to benefit the western countries, has now reached Asian countries that include India, Japan, China and Sri Lanka. More and more companies in India should develop strategies to promote mobile commerce to create opportunities and trends in the industry and society. For the advancement, it is highly important to highlight mobile commerce in every manner possible. The developers of the industry have long back started developing mobile apps to help companies provide mCommerce services. Companies are actually adding value to them, by offering mCommerce services to people.

Bad Sales or Management? Expert Points To A Few Factors Stopping You From Growing

Submitted by Rod Eichhorn on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:57
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