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By Maria Valdez Haubrich Anchor Advisors, a small business consulting company based in Chicago, wants to know more about you and your small business. How do you measure up to other businesses? What are owners of growing and successful businesses doing … Read More

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By Karen Axelton Could your startup be the winner of Startup Open? Part of 2011 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) November 14-20, the Startup Open contest will recognize 50 startups from around the world that have high-growth potential. Any entrepreneur who … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my posts from around the Web this week? Here’s what I’m writing about. What’s the real reason for dismal job growth–and what can be done about it? Find out in my post … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my blog posts from around the Net this week? Here’s the lowdown on what I’m writing about. Every entrepreneur needs to keep on top of trends. This week on Anita Campbell’s Small … Read More

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By Karen Axelton While consumers are becoming more interested in healthy food options when dining out, the majority are not willing to pay more for them. That’s the conclusion of a new study by The NPD Group, “Consumers Define Healthy … Read More

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By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my blog posts from around the Net this week? Here’s what’s on my mind. Mobile marketing is hot since mobile device use is booming. Find out what consumers are doing with their … Read More

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Improving sales is typically a hot topic on every small business owner’s mind. To help you sell well, today’s guest blogger Julie Steelman shares 10 tips adapted from her new book, The Effortless Yes. Start a conversation. Talk about your … Read More

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By Maria Valdez Haubrich In celebration of National Small Business Week, Sam’s Club has launched a “Small Business Tip Jar” on its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/samsclub.  Like the page, then share a tip–either your own secret to success or what you … Read More

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By Karen Axelton You may have heard the term “net neutrality” but do you know what it really means? Net neutrality regulations put in place by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) require all Internet companies (cable companies) to treat all … Read More

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By Maria Valdez Haubrich If your business exports internationally, you’ll be happy to hear the Small Business Administration is initiating steps to provide grants to states to help entrepreneurs export. The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) pilot program launched … Read More

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