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The American Small Business League has expressed displeasure with the candidates' perceived lack of attention to small business issues. However, although the candidates may not directly address small businesses, their stances on health care and tax reform could affect small business in the future. Read More

Fretting over why you can't move your website's Google Pagerank beyond 3? Maybe it just fell from 5 to 0. The following forum discussion explains why you may be worrying for no good reason. Read More

Raising capital is difficult under normal conditions, and a tight credit market and fears of an economic slowdown have made the challenge harder. Unproven early-stage companies could face a tough time finding funds from informal investors who are less willing to take risks in an unsteady economy. Firms looking for equity investments should expect Read More

Here's a quick tip that can really increase your ability to move a sale forward, especially if you're new to selling. Many jobs have a characteristic “voice” — a way of speaking (tonality, rhythm, vocabulary, tempo) that identifies the speaker as a member of that profession. One of the easiest ways to spot a newbie salesperson is that they've got Read More

Tony Robbins talks about how to unlock your true potential by asking what motivates you to succeed. A fast-paced, mind-expanding, motivating TEDTalk for high achievers and those who wish to be. Read More

These are some great ad ideas from around the world. Some of the best ones are downright guerrilla-marketing cheap to do. At the very least these ads should get small business owners and marketers thinking outside of the box. My favorite are the peephole flyers. Read More

No, it's not adding Free Apple iPod to your site a thousand times. According to search engine optimization expert, Matt McGee, ranking high in SERPs can't be achieved overnight. Instead, it takes the commitment and patience to build what he calls the "SEO Success Pyramid." A great article for anyone beating their head against the Google wall. Read More

Got a key position to fill? Hiring good employees is the foundation of any successful business. But selecting the right ones is hard work, and the interview process is often the most important step in the process. Here's how to figure out if the candidate sitting across from you is likely to become your next Employee of the Month. Read More

For most sales reps, rapport-building is easier in person than on the telephone. The reason is simple. In human-to-human communications, appearance (facial expressions, body language, semiotics) often communicates as much, or more, than the specific words that are spoken. That's why basic sales training always starts with how to dress, how to give Read More