When Fear is Your Cue in a Bad Economy

When Fear is Your Cue in a Bad Economy Avatar Posted by stillwagon428 under Sales
From http://blogs.openforum.com 1457 days ago
Made Hot by: patm on May 31, 2009 8:33 pm
Anyone who says they don't feel fearful sometimes in the face of this uncertain economy is in deep denial. One symptom, research shows, is that it is literally harder to hear when we're stressed. That's a signal to savvy, caring business owners to listen deeper and longer. Only then can we discover which problem keeps our customers awake nights. S Read More

Fending Off Competitor Smear Campaigns

Fending Off Competitor Smear Campaigns Avatar Posted by stillwagon428 under Resources
From http://www.smbtrendwire.com 1457 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 8:33 pm
If your competitors begin making negative attacks against your small business, do you have the resources necessary to stop the damage? Sometimes, as small business owners, we hate to admit it but it happens. Competitors conduct smear campaigns and they can have damaging effects on your reputation, your credibility and most of all - your business. Read More

Tips For Creating A Disaster Preparedness Plan

Tips For Creating A Disaster Preparedness Plan Avatar Posted by SternalMrktg under Resources
From http://www.understandingmarketing.com 1456 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 8:33 pm
Here are some great tips and lots of background information on how to prepare your small business for a disruption through emergency. Read More

Small Biz Survival: Like he owned the place

Small Biz Survival: Like he owned the place Avatar Posted by luzspielberg under Strategy
From http://www.smallbizsurvival.com 1455 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 8:32 pm
Customer service really brings great impact! Read the story and learn! Read More

Social Media Mistakes Businesses Should Avoid

Social Media Mistakes Businesses Should Avoid Avatar Posted by mariajoe under Marketing
From http://www.flatheadbeacon.com 1456 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 6:10 pm
This one is the easiest to commit so of course it's one of the mistakes that can make your social media efforts far less effective — and perhaps a total waste of time. You've heard the saying that it's hard to drink from a fire hose. In the social media world, it's also hard to read from one. One of the easiest things to do - and most impor Read More

Credit-Card Reform and Small Business

Credit-Card Reform and Small Business Avatar Posted by BizBox under News
From http://bizbox.slate.com 1456 days ago
Made Hot by: luckycharmer on May 31, 2009 6:09 pm
Does the new credit-card law affect you and your business? Find out here; and if it doesn't, find out why it ought to. Read More

Learn ALL About Installing Solar Panels At Solar University

Learn ALL About Installing Solar Panels At Solar University Avatar Posted by franpro under Technology
From http://www.thefranchiseblog4vets.com 1458 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 7:13 am
Maybe you should learn all about Solar energy. Now, there is a "University" to do just that... Read More

Classified Advertising: The New Old Fashion Marketing

Classified Advertising: The New Old Fashion Marketing Avatar Posted by leizlborromeda under Marketing
From http://sbinformation.about.com 1458 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 7:13 am
It's 2009 and do you know where your customers are? More than likely they are on the ever growing popular online classified ad space. Read More
Some good how-to for all of us in here. Listen more... Read More

Top Ten Money-Saving Tips for Your Business

Top Ten Money-Saving Tips for Your Business Avatar Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://smallbizbee.com 1456 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 31, 2009 6:53 am
In today's current economic environment, finding new and creative ways to save money while obtaining the things your business needs, can help your business survive and thrive. Here are some great products and services that you can explore in order to save money and increase profitability. Read More
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