American small businesses needn't go extinct - washingtonpost.com

American small businesses needn't go extinct - washingtonpost.com Avatar Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under News
From http://www.washingtonpost.com 1214 days ago
Made Hot by: CFOWISE on February 24, 2010 1:18 pm
key message:take your business to the local mom and pop business first

The dream of owning a successful small business is still alive in America and remains an essential part of our national self-image. But along the main streets and rural byways of the country today, in place of countless small businesses supporting millions of families in tens of thousands of communities, the banners of a fe Read More
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Infographic: How Facebook Grew To 400 Million Users | Online Media Gazette

Infographic: How Facebook Grew To 400 Million Users | Online Media Gazette Avatar Posted by omgzam under Social Media
From http://omgzam.com 1212 days ago
Made Hot by: wchingya on February 23, 2010 6:23 pm
It has been 6 years since Facebook was launched; February 4, 2004. And during that time, they have enjoyed tremendous growth since the beginning. Currently, in their sixth year, Facebook announced that they have now more than 400 million people in their user base as part of their birthday celebration. Read More

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The 5 Minute Resume Makeover: From Dull to Dynamic in 3 Easy Formatting Steps Avatar Posted by yoni67 under Marketing
From http://jobshuk.com 1213 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on February 23, 2010 1:18 pm
In today's cut-throat world of job-searching, every vacancy elicits hundreds of applicants. The implication is that your resume will be in the HR inbox along with hordes of others. You've written your resume...now it's time for the formatting which will help it STAND OUT from the crowd! Read More

Sealed With a Kiss (The Art of Closing)

Sealed With a Kiss (The Art of Closing) Avatar Posted by alenmajer under Sales
From http://www.alenmajer.com 1219 days ago
Made Hot by: shanegibson on February 23, 2010 1:09 pm
The art of closing sales is not the process of persuading people to make decisions, but the art of making decisions with which people agree. Read More

Different Perspectives: Is Sales Really About Getting to “Yes”?

Different Perspectives: Is Sales Really About Getting to “Yes”? Avatar Posted by jkennedy under Sales
From http://www.salesbloggers.com 1213 days ago
Made Hot by: shanegibson on February 23, 2010 1:08 pm
Think sales is all about getting to "Yes"? Think again! If you really want to succeed in sales, stop obsessing about getting to "Yes" and start worrying about how to get to "No" faster and more often. Read More

5 Ways to Be More Competitive in Sales

5 Ways to Be More Competitive in Sales Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 1214 days ago
Made Hot by: shanegibson on February 23, 2010 1:08 pm
Winning in sales (or anything) requires that you compete. But first you must compete against the personal obstacles and roadblocks that prevent your success. Then, you have to play the zero sum game like losing has consequences, bringing you’re A-game to every contest. Read More

10 Ways to End Sales Drudgery in Sales Teams

10 Ways to End Sales Drudgery in Sales Teams Avatar Posted by SkipAnderson under Sales
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 1213 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on February 23, 2010 12:58 pm
Salespeople in retail do the same thing everyday, opening the cash drawer and maintaining this display and entering information there. Those who sell in customers' homes drive to appointments every day and do their thing, and then drive to the next appointment. Door-to-door canvassers are out in the streets of the community drumming up prospects or closing sales. Prospectors are on the phone day Read More

The Keys To Improving Your Online Reputation

The Keys To Improving Your Online Reputation Avatar Posted by therisetothetop under Marketing
From http://blog.therisetothetop.com 1213 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on February 23, 2010 12:18 pm
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Tax Breaks for Going Green : Money :: American Express OPEN Forum

Tax Breaks for Going Green : Money :: American Express OPEN Forum Avatar Posted by thursdayb under Taxes
From http://www.openforum.com 1217 days ago
Made Hot by: tishaslow on February 22, 2010 7:45 pm
Going green can be a matter of personal choice — of wanting to make your business better for the environment. But going green can also be good business. With the many tax deductions and credits available to business owners, making your company more sustainable can pay off when you do your taxes. Read More
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