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The web has changed many things about business, but one thing's for sure, it's dramatically enhanced our ability to collaborate with every important constituency group. Read More

I'm a BIG believer in social media and outreach via social networking sites — which is why I'm constantly taking about Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg and Facebook and the value they hold for entrepreneurs. But something I haven't covered is how to know whether or not your efforts are truly beneficial — measuring the ROI. Read More

Your Web site should be crafted, designed and set up to clearly convey the information, values and trust signals that your customers are looking for. And here are nine trust indicators to help you do that. Read More

How Can You Make The Most Of Technological Revolution? Then, watch this video! Read More

Healthy competition is the bread and butter of capitalism, and Google is no stranger to stirring the money pot in its favor. But Google's latest decision to try its hand selling eBooks threatens to create a standards war that may prove destructive to many consumers. Read More

There is no hotel on Santorini that doesn't look amazing in the photos on their website. They all show rooms with white washed walls and clear blue exteriors. Glasses of wine on tables overlooking amazing sunsets. Beauty products are the same online, promising supermodel style complexions with no wrinkles in sight. Flickr is full of photos that a Read More

Forrester's recent report on The Future of The Social Web made some interesting predictions about where social media marketing is heading, and how major brands will need to respond. We've clearly moved beyond Social Relationships and into Social Functionality, and the early signs of Social Colonization are clearly upon us. If they have it right, Read More

Office Depot launched its "Small Business Self-Bailout Plan" today. As part of the program, the office supplies and services provider created the Survival of the Smartest website for business owners who need support during "The Great Recession." Some reasons to check it out: Read More

Entrepreneurs are the ones changing the world. CEO of Forbes confirms it! Read More

10 valuable lessons from an accomplished entrepreneur, Tim Berry. Read More