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Complacency is a known problem and must be clearly recognized as a causal factor in killing sales and business success. It can kill entire organizations. Complacency makes people fear the unknown, mistrust the untried, and abhor the new; especially the new. In the face of complacency, Business Owners and employees resist change. Read More

This post on 10 home business ideas for moms and others from Stephanie Chandler of Small Business Growth Strategies contains some obvious suggestions (virtual assistant, freelance writer) but check out some others like computer tutor, pet sitter or infopreneur. Like any other ideas for business, it's important to consider the limitations of your Read More

Here are 16 questions to ask before starting a business presented in video form with a contemporary soundtrack from atouchofbusiness.com. The video would make a great blog post and even though these questions on everything from financing to whether you really have the temperament to become a small business owner don't come with much elaboration, Read More

Cash flow is always a problem for small business, but Biz Doctor Van Carpenter has the cure for this "Lack-of-Cash-itis" or at least some preventative measures. In this episode of AlishaTV, the Biz Doctor lays out an aggressive plan to keep your small business healthy. It includes developing a good relationship with your bank, difficult but nece Read More

Keeping track of your company's online reputation is a challenge today! Your "reputation cloud" extends far past your own web site across blogs, communities, and througout social media. How to keep track of what customers and competitors are saying about you? This is a key function of modern public relations and PR. This article shares Read More

If you have been thinking of marketing your brand or products using social media but have not gone about doing it, what are you waiting for? Don't ever let technology or unfamiliarity pose as a barrier to your progress. To help you get a head start on social media marketing, here are a few tips that I think is essential for success. Read More

Formal employee performance reviews are important for all employees, even commission-paid sales representatives. But can a salesperson really exceed expectations? Read More

Business is like farming. You don't plant seeds on Monday and harvest on Tuesday. You plant the seeds. You fertilize and water them. You pick out the weeds. Then once the harvest is in, you work fast and hard to pick the crop before it goes rotten. Read More

Learning from master carpenters about sales? Tools help us become more efficient, but they are no substitute for mastery. They are dangerous if we don't use them skillfully. We can learn a lot about selling from carpenters. Read More

AT&T is offering a free webinar for small businesses with tips for effectively using e-commerce solutions. Small business author and syndicated columnist Steve Strauss will discuss what to consider when evaluating online sales for your business. Read More