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Small business is driving this economy moving forward. Here's some reasons why.  More...
It's an excellent reminder of the power of real-world experiences in building the skills of an entrepreneur.  More...
In the absence of giving your employees information about the company's condition, their imaginations will kick in -- guaranteed. So nip rumors in the bud and talk with your employees -- here are 5 tips for how to do that.  More...
This looks to be an excellent resource for evaluating business valuations for your own or for others.  More...
Is your business purring along like a Ferrari..... or limping along like an old clunker? The article "Changed Your Oil Lately?" provides a refreshing analogy of how organizations and people typically handle the challenge of effecting "change" in their business and personal lives.  More...
Adding humor into your small business can create an environment everyone is motivated to work in.  More...
When it comes to freelancing and working on the web, few things are more important than the online applications that make it all possible. From project management, to invoicing, to contact management, and more — each of these apps play a critical role in running an online or freelance business. At FreelanceFolder, we’ve been on a sort of quest  More...
Joy For Customers Of A Small Business When The Business Owner Treats Entrepreneurship As A Privilege And Pleasure, Not Just A Way To Maximize Profits  More...
Michael Taylor of Cedarcrest Capital writes on Slate's BizBox about his experience with Dun & Bradstreet. It...didn't go so well.  More...
Lance Morgan, founder of Texas-based Brilliant Magazine, talks about how he bootstrapped his magazine to success by pulling favors and finding creative ways to motivate talent.  More...
A great check list that is easier to read probably than it is to implement. But a wonderful reminder list.  More...
"Money can’t buy happiness" is not a cliche when it comes to boosting morale around the office. In these uneasy times, when many entrepreneurs are pinching every penny, knowing how to reward employees without spending a lot is crucial. Greenbacks are nice, of course, but barring those, most employees crave communication, involvement and auton  More...
Big things often come in small packages. Consider microblogging, the emerging short-message medium offered by such sites as Twitter, Pownce, Plurk and FriendFeed. Some commentators have dismissed the Twitters of the world as places where the self-absorbed waste time writing about the mundane, but many reputable companies don't see it that way  More...
37Signals shows how to build employee engagement from the very first day: Welcome them with open arms, celebrate their arrival.  More...