My son is a high-school senior, which means that the volume of college recruiting direct mail has been careening into our home mailbox faster than the Long Island RR rolling into Penn Station at rush hour. As my friend Helen Klein Ross has pointed out, direct mail marketing may be in decline in most places… but it's alive and well and thriving in college marketing. Read More
Fast Company Magazine has just released their annual list of The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. Included are a lot of players you’d expect to see, like Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google (Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively). There are a few surprises on the list too, like Nike’s rise to 13th from 27th, PG&E’s debut at number 7 and Twitter’s premiering at the very bottom of the list. Also Read More
One year ago I went the route of freelancer and started my own small business, but with no portfolio or testimonials, I was caught in the conundrum of "No Experience = No Job." I needed a great documented work history and a satisfied client-base fast. I came up with a plan. The results, which any beginner can use, have proven remarkable! Read More

5 Small Businesses with Big Potentials

5 Small Businesses with Big Potentials Avatar Posted by VictoriaJones under Success Stories
From http://www.trc.dost.gov.ph 1223 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on February 19, 2010 5:40 am
Technology Resource Center- provides technology and livelihood opportunities to sustain the lives of the Filipinos. The Technology Resource Center (TRC) is inviting aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs to start making their dream business come true this July. Read More
It took incredible determination, grit, skill and perseverance just for 5'6" Spud Webb to enter the NBA. Once there, he took on players who dwarfed him, and he thrived. This true David vs. Goliath story is easily applied to the business-world. Come check out the Spud Webb Model which I have developed and see the principles for success which can be applied to any business. Read More
“Is College Necessary for Entrepreneurs?” We have compiled a list of 100 amazing “degree-less” entrepreneurs who have risen to the top. Some high-profile entrepreneurs you will recognize immediately, while others you may be discovering for the first time. Many of them didn’t complete elementary school, and still more are considered high school dropouts. Their backgrounds and industries run th Read More
Oskar Schindler, businessman and human-being, rescued thousands from certain death. Bill Gates gives billions for third-world health, Oprah builds a school for disadvantaged students in South Africa and Brad Pitt helps rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. Yet when businesspeople stand up to make a difference, critics pundits and detractors always question their motives, reasons and agendas. In Read More
Today’s podcast is an interview with Larry Chang author of What They Don’t Teach You At Stanford Business School. Larry is also a seriously Sociable! guy and can be found organizing after parties at some of the biggest social media and cultural events from South by South West to conferences at major universities across North America. In fact Larry may be the 3rd best party guy and networker I hav Read More
Yesterday I was contacted and hired by someone who had read a business article of mine. To my surprise it was an article I had written five months ago. That's when I realized that business articles are like money in the bank: they generate some interest now, but the real interest "accumulates" in the long-term when search engines get hold of them! My 10 steps to achieve profitability with a busin Read More

Federise your Business for Ultimate Success

Federise your Business for Ultimate Success Avatar Posted by rhodanmc under Success Stories
From http://rhodanmc.blogspot.com 1235 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 5, 2010 1:26 am
Amazing as it may seem, the essential essence of Roger Federer and his keys to achieving unbelievable sporting and financial success, can be found in 16 simple words all starting with the letter P.

This article provides business owners with the secrets to business success, as distilled from the exploits of one supreme sportsperson. Great bench marks for business owners.
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Marie Forleo Kicks Ass For Small Business @marieforleo

Marie Forleo not only talks the talk. She also walks the walk. In 2001, she quit her job in publishing and embarked on … More
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