Is it Safe to Start Up a Business in Today's Current Economy?

Is it Safe to Start Up a Business in Today's Current Economy? Avatar Posted by latiera under Startups
From http://www.evancarmichael.com 1368 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on August 20, 2009 12:04 pm
How safe is it to start up a business in today's economy? That is dependent on many factors. What is the idea, is it unique? Will it fill a niche that is not being filled in your area? Does it require real estate location? How much money do you have for start up costs? Advertising? When making a decision to to start a business, these are but a fe Read More

The Productivity Trap - Do More Vs Do Better

The Productivity Trap - Do More Vs Do Better Avatar Posted by edragonu under Self-Development
From http://www.dragosroua.com 1368 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on August 20, 2009 11:57 am
Not always productivity is the answer. Productivity might be the question. Doing better is the answer. Read More

Penn Olson — 10 Facebook Applications for Business

Penn Olson  — 10 Facebook Applications for Business Avatar Posted by williswee under Social Media
From http://www.penn-olson.com 1369 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on August 20, 2009 11:07 am
Have you ever considered using Facebook for your business? I bet you have heard stories on how businesses have used it successfully for marketing, branding, customer service, file sharing and work management. This post will introduce to you 10 Facebook Applications for Businesses. Read More

Comparing U.K. & U.S. Government White Papers

Comparing U.K. & U.S. Government White Papers Avatar Posted by RickMick under Marketing
From http://www.whitepapercompany.com 1369 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 20, 2009 11:07 am
Mention the term “government white paper” and the words “creative”, “engaging”, “effective” and “colorful” aren't typically used in the same sentence. If you have ever read a U.S. Government white paper for a research project, you've probably realized that little has changed since the medium's inception in 1922, almost 90 years ago! Read More

Attract and Retain Customers with Partner Marketing

Attract and Retain Customers with Partner Marketing Avatar Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 1368 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on August 20, 2009 11:04 am
Partner marketing is really another way of saying, proactively teaming up or partnering with other small businesses to increase sales.Whilst it is not a new concept, it is generally conducted by many small businesses by accident. They use it as short term promotional offer versus it being proactively planned and implemented. Read More

From Zero To Hero: 10 Ways to Grow Your Email List

From Zero To Hero: 10 Ways to Grow Your Email List Avatar Posted by tuckerleroy under Direct Marketing
From http://smallbizbee.com 1369 days ago
Made Hot by: edragonu on August 20, 2009 9:17 am
Tips for growing your email marketing list online and offline for the best results. Read More

Dell out of Hell: Now a Social Media Winner

Dell out of Hell: Now a Social Media Winner Avatar Posted by williswee under Success Stories
From http://www.penn-olson.com 1369 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on August 19, 2009 12:02 pm
2 years have passed since Dell Hell dwelt in the social media world. Back then, Dell's customer service was heavily criticized via Social Media. Be that as it was, with an open mind and willingness to change for the better, it has raised from the dead to become #2 in web engagement and a true social media winner. Read More

The Making Of An Online Business — The Series

The Making Of An Online Business — The Series Avatar Posted by edragonu under Startups
From http://www.dragosroua.com 1369 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on August 19, 2009 11:32 am
A series on how to start, grow and maintain your own online business. Read More

Social Media Best Practices

Social Media Best Practices Avatar Posted by williswee under Social Media
From http://www.penn-olson.com 1369 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on August 19, 2009 11:06 am
After studying the top most engaging brands on the web and going in depth to see how Starbucks and Dell did it, I have gathered some tried and tested best practices businesses can apply into their own social media efforts. Read More
Sometimes you have to bring a pineapple to build a bridge! How to get along with all kinds of agendas - even those that aren't your own. Read More
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