Tag Archives: small business

How Do You Measure Up to Your Competitors?
Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin

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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Enter to Win the GEW Startup Open Contest
Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

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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Why Job Growth Isn't Happening, Who Reads Mobile Ads and Why Your Network Isn't Working
Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

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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Trend Tips, Marketing Musts, Employee Madness and More
Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

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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Consumers Want Healthy Menu Options, But Won’t Pay More for Them
Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

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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What Can You Do With a Mobile Phone? Just About Anything
Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

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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10 Strategies to Boost Sales
Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

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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Sam's Club Celebrates Small Business Week
Posted on May 17, 2011 by admin

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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What Net Neutrality Means to Small Business
Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

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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Small Business Exporting Gets a Boost
Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

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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