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By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my blog posts from around the Web this week? Here’s what I’m writing about. I’ve just become a contributor over at American Express OPEN Forum. I always find useful ideas there, so … Read More

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By Maria Valdez Haubrich All business owners would love their piece of the $500 billion procurement pie, but not many know how to go about getting it. And for small business owners the carrot dangling is even more enticing since … Read More

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By Maria Valdez Haubrich You either do it or you don’t. Do you “tweet” for your business? The answer may depend on your business’s target market. TechCrunch columnist Paul Carr and Wine Library TV’s Gary Vaynerchuk debated the value of … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my blogs and articles around the web this week? Here’s a roundup if you want to catch up: If you’re feeling the spirit of the holidays and starting to feel a little … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, because there’s really no obligation to do anything other than get together with loved ones, enjoy each other’s company and, of course, share a festive meal. I also … Read More

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By Karen Axelton Did you know tomorrow is National Entrepreneurs’ Day?  In fact, November 14-20 is National Entrepreneurship Week. Who’s behind President Obama’s official declaration of this special day and week? Not surprisingly, it’s two enterprising entrepreneurs. In May 2010, … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky Black Friday has long been a huge day for retail sales as customers crowd into stores the day after Thanksgiving. In recent years, Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving) began attracting just as many sales as Black … Read More

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By Maria Valdez Haubrich “Small business owners embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and strong work ethic that lie at the heart of the American dream. They are the backbone of our Nation’s economy, they employ tens of millions of workers, … Read More

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By Maria Valdez Haubrich Consumers want to be secure and feel certain that visiting your website won’t bring them any viruses or malware. Displaying the trust mark of the VeriSign Seal helps establish your credibility and for today only, November 3, … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. There’s a ton you need to know, even more you’ve got to do, and not nearly enough time to get it all done. That’s why getting advice and inspiration from other … Read More

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