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Enjot this HPSugartone entry from Barney Austen. Project management can be seen as a really unexciting topic restricted to IT and engineering. Project management is highly relevant for services businesses however and their is learning that can be taken from it. Grab a coffee and read how project ma Read More

And we're off! This is our first HPSugartone making your business amazing entry so vote now. As a business owner, you have to make decisions on a regular basis. Whether they are big decisions or small ones, every one has an impact on your business. Of course it’s not uncommon to feel a bit overwhelmed. Well then, follow Frederique Murphy's five steps to put all the information into a logical order that will help you to make the best possible choice. Remember comments win prizes on this post Read More

Here's Frank Bradley with entry no3: For the last 8 years one constant in my work schedule has been my participation, at least once a week, on a conference call. In this post I'd like to share with you my top tips for making a conference call successful. Go on, vote for Frank. Read More

Online small business is about bringing together community. And what better way to do so than by bringing together two of the Web’s quickest growing an Read More

Bloggertone and BizSugar have teamed up again to announce a second Sugartone “Sweet Business Blogging Contest” The last time, dozens of business articles were submitted for the contest and there were literally hundreds of votes and comments. Several of the participants said they were grateful for the opportunity of expanding their business networks… not just across one community, but across two lively business communities. And this is what resonated the most with us too Read More

Bloggertone and BizSugar would like to announce our second Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest called: HP SugarTone: Making your business amazing. We are delighted to welcome HP onboard as sponsors for this event. In case you missed the last one, here’s how it will work with just a few small changes Read More

Some graphic evidence compiled by the Huffington Post which demonstrates how bad the current unemployment situation is in historical context Read More

Could a deal reportedly being hammered out between Google and Verizon spell trouble for small businesses marketing content online? One news report (in the New York Times) claims the agreement could allow different tiers of service for content providers. The story claims "Google and Verizon, two leading players in Internet service and content, are nearing an agreement that could allow Verizon to speed some online content to Internet users more quickly if the content’s creators are willing to pay for the privilege." Could this mean having to pay an Internet provider for faster loading of your content, something likely to benefit larger companies with deeper pockets? Google is denying some of what has been reported and both companies claim the move won't affect the level playing field enjoyed by all content providers and users (including small businesses and their customers.) What do you think Read More

Everyone seems to agree on the need for more entrepreneurship and small business activity to rebuild the economy after the harsh recession. Here's a cool report from Inc magazine writers Adam Bluestein and Amy Barrett with some concrete suggestions, specifically 16 steps, to get us to an environment more friendly to the kinds of entrepreneurship experts say we need to rebuild our economy. Can we make them a reality? Read More