When we think of innovation in today’s business world, one of the first companies that comes to mind is Apple. How can your small business innovate like Apple? It might be easier than you think.
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Cultivate In-House Geniuses to Inspire Innovation
From http://www.openforum.com 107 days ago
Made Hot by: Squawk Media on February 9, 2012 11:05 pm
How to Get Crowdfunding for Your Small Business
From http://www.openforum.com 137 days ago
New York City-based Lucky Ant launched Jan. 2, hoping to link small businesses with their neighborhoods (and, of course, make some money in the process). In exchange for funding for improvement projects at local businesses—the site will feature one per week—users receive loyalty rewards and other p
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The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: For Love Or Money?
From http://www.openforum.com 149 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on January 1, 2012 10:30 pm
There are no guarantees of monetary success with entrepreneurial endeavors. In a troubled economy like this one, however, there is really no guarantee when you work for someone else, either. So, if leaving a day job to pursue your entrepreneurial passion seems like a good idea, what’s holding you b
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Paying Strictly For Performance? You’re Probably Paying Too Much
From http://www.openforum.com 150 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on December 30, 2011 12:11 am
Business owners who want to pay employees for performance should take a good look at what happens during the off-season of any professional sport. They should, that is, if they want to learn how not to do performance-based pay.
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Crowdfunding Lights Up A New Social Venture
From http://www.openforum.com 156 days ago
Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta were second-year students at the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture in January of 2010 when a powerful earthquake killed 230,000 people in Haiti, injured more than 300,000 and displaced over 1.5 million. Their startup, LuminAid, was born shortly thereafter.
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Deathbed Thoughts Of A Successful Entrepreneur
From http://www.openforum.com 163 days ago
Mike Michalowicz reflects on a great entrepreneurial lesson left behind by Sam Walton of Walmart. Learn from his final words spoken on his deathbed.
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4 Ways To Inject Cash Into Your Business
From http://www.openforum.com 165 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Manifesto on December 14, 2011 4:28 am
There are other ways to increase your cash flow besides selling more products. Here are some fresh options to explore.
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Are Small Business Owners Really Creating Jobs?
From http://www.openforum.com 169 days ago
Small business owners have been touted recently as the job creators of our nation. Is this the whole picture?
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Facebook has acquired location startup Gowalla. Gowalla confirmed the news in a Monday blog post. Co-founder Josh Williams said the location-based service would be winding down in January.
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Why You Should Resist The Pressure To Lower Your Standards
From http://www.openforum.com 179 days ago
The ability to maintain your business’s standards is one of the best indicators of long-term success. Business owners can be under pressure to lower their standards for two main reasons: when conditions are abnormally bad or when they're abnormally good.
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