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Customer service has always been reactionary, meaning someone has to wake up and answer website email requests. That’s just not savvy enough to hold today’s fickle, less loyal, and ready to jump customer. Great startups are getting ahead of the game with “anticipatory customer service,” like provid Read More

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9 Reasons Every Startup Should Blog

9 Reasons Every Startup Should Blog Avatar Posted by Cahoots under Startups
From http://cahootsblog.com 7 days ago
Made Hot by: Kirsten Jones on May 20, 2013 9:25 pm
Many entrepreneurs are so involved with product development that they neglect important online engagement tools such as blogs. Not only do blogs help with SEO and visibility, they can also provide invaluable feedback and validation that helps steer your startup in the right direction. Read More

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If you aren’t sure what kind of company you’d be able to run from the comfort of your home, here are my three home-based business suggestions for the one-part mom, one-part business woman: Read More

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The dream of every new business is to grow and outlive harsh business conditions like the global meltdown. The question is how many businesses thrive in the long run?

Have you ever wondered what happened to some small businesses that folded up even months upon starting? Was it fate or were there Read More

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The idea of turning your hobby into a business can seem a little far-fetched at first, but actually many take the plunge and become self-employed. Read More

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Being a risk taker in business is not the same as being reckless. Nevertheless, the word “risk” has a negative connotation to most of us, implying danger and possible loss. For true entrepreneurs, risk is viewed as a positive, with its implied challenge to overcome the unknown and hitting the big r Read More

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Is a Patent Worth the Investment?

Is a Patent Worth the Investment? Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://www.ddiy.co 5 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on May 19, 2013 10:52 am
Is a patent worth the investment? Before you engage in the time-consuming and expensive process of getting a patent, stop and think about whether or not a patent will really help your business. Read More

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Buying a franchise business is a life changing decision. The 5-step approach described here will ensure you are not lost in the process and make the right decision. Read More

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Runtime Error Avatar Posted by bloggerpalooza under Startups
From http://www.startups.co.uk 10 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on May 17, 2013 4:13 am
Ask an entrepreneur what they see as the best thing about running their own business and you are likely to get similar answers: freedom, autonomy, proving your ideas are better than someone else’s – normally the people you used to work for.

I’d agree with all that. As a business owner I am entir Read More

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Why did Krista Stryker launch her own fitness business. "I’m independent, stubborn, and resourceful—and have never, ever wanted to work for anyone else." Read More

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