Why do so many people think having a board applies to public companies only? Having one is actually more important for a startup. External directors could be the difference between make or break for a new company. Read More

Here's a creative business idea. If you want to get into a craft-type business that is a little bit different - why not let your customers design their own items?

That is what GemKitty did, and you've probably seen this concept used by CafePress. People like products customized specifically fo Read More
First, the good news: more small business owners say they are planning to hire over the next six months. Now, the not-so-good news: those same small business owners also say they are now more concerned about their cash flow than before the recession began. Read More
Sometimes I hear from frustrated entrepreneurs that their new sales manager isn't getting enough done fast enough. They expect too much, too soon. Read More
10 questions and answers regarding the future of social media and marketing. I thought I would share the questions and my answers here with the hopes that it would start a discussion. Read More
The immense popularity of social networks have been some of the most exciting new directions for PR and marketing that I have experienced. Many don't do it effectively. Read a few tips that will help. Read More
On Friday, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Charlie Green (as well as the rest of the group on Future Selling Insitute's Office Hours). Charlie reminded me of a critical issue--I think I knew it, but it was unconscious. Charlie reminded me that leadership, and sales, is so complex that Read More
Learn about the options, plus the pro and cons of choosing different type of names for B2B companies or B2B products. Read More
Passwords. We use them every day. We have them for everything from LinkedIN to Facebook, to Twitter to our own WP sites, Paypal, online banking and more. And we’re all at risk, eh!

Why? Well, passwords aren’t so tough to crack, are they? Not really and for me, the remembering has always been th Read More
“Social Media Intern Wanted: Must have at least 1,000+ Facebook friends to be considered.”

Does this qualifying criteria look familiar to you? Because I’ve seen it far too many times to count. In today’s Facebook friendly world, it seems like every business is looking for social media interns to Read More
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