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Finding the latest trends in the media can clue you in on ways to make your business newsworthy. Becoming newsworthy is an entrepreneur's first step towards growing their business through publicity and public relations.  More...
The U.S. government has long supported a “big firm” economy with the idea that large companies are the primary drivers of innovation. But that’s a recipe for stunted growth. So say Kauffman Foundation executives Carl Schramm and Robert Litan in an article this month’s The American. The U.S. economy needs to grow at a 4% annual clip in the futu  More...
Gas prices are rising, real estate is in a slump, and economic naysayers are having a field day. Do you allow yourself to get sucked into the negativity? Or are you focused on growing sales? Deborah Brown took a little trip around the Web to see what steps others are recommending to make your business thrive when the economy is struggling.  More...
Companies are viewing corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a growth opportunity rather than a regulatory-compliance or philanthropic issue, with 68% of firms surveyed focused on generating revenue through CSR activities, according to a study (pdf) by IBM.

Moreover, 54% of those surveyed said CSR initiatives are already giving the  More...
How does a small apron business with an even smaller profit margin soar to the forefront of high-end denim design, manufacturing and distribution? Ask Marc Crossman, CEO of Joe's Jeans, who transformed this small shop into a world class denim company, distributing high-end product to the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Crossman speaks a  More...