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Why do so many business Web sites treat prospects like heartless, humorless robots? Is it true business buyers leave their emotions at home when they come to work? This could be one reason why prospects read so little on most Web sites and leave so quickly.
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Story from U.S. News & World Report about how niche social networking sites are becoming an essential survival tool for entrepreneurs.
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From the page: "An entrepreneur recently asked me why startups fail. Startups fail because they run out of money. You're probably thinking, 'Tell me something I don't already know!' Read on and you'll see that statement is deceptive in its simplicity."
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The key factor in causing or preventing malpractice suits also affects your customers and clients (and employees) in the business world. Are you building happy customers or cruising for a lawsuit?
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Here’s something I think just about anyone reading this article can apply to their sales letters and ads immediately, and see results
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Inflation has sunk its teeth into small businesses this year. The number of owners citing inflation as their No. 1 concern on the National Federation of Independent Businesses monthly economic index in April was at its highest level since 1982. One in five owners is raising prices, according to William C. Dunkelberg, the trade group’s chief econom
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THE Rooz Cafe, a restaurant and coffee shop in Oakland, Calif., signals its distaste for patrons who post reviews on Yelp.com with a small sign: No Yelpers.
Rooz’s owner, Steve Ranjbin, said he put the sticker up as a joke, but added that he had a complaint about Yelp.
“Yelp does not respect us as business owners,” Mr. Ranjbin said. “They d
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Not just retailers are in trouble in today’s economy. Companies that manufacture consumer goods, building material and the many other industries are also reporting difficulties.
Why should the average business owner care? Because another business that sells to one of these troubled companies may also be heading for disaster and that business mi
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At a single trade show, you can expect to receive a stack of business cards in the double digits.
And while a good networker is enthusiastic about receiving them, no one looks forward to reviewing an indiscriminate pile of contacts. (Most probably don't bother.) Here are tips for a card worth keeping.
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Most people enjoy getting gifts. Books are always popular. Why not combine these ideas and give your current and potential customers a free ebook as a goodwill gesture?
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The author explores stress, burnout and managing one's energy, along with a powerful idea for getting out of your funk.
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What is the Craigslist Blackhat System all about? Should you spend the money? Are you a current member or have the system? If so, let’s hear about it!
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