Tag Archives: starting a business

The Business Makeover Show You Shouldn't Miss
Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

By Karen Axelton Did you miss season one of Sundance channel’s “All on the Line,” featuring Joe Zee? Then don’t miss season two, which just started Fridays at 9:30 p.m. (Check your local listings or visit the Sundance website for … Read More →

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Redefining Prosperity
Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

What does prosperity mean to you? And has your definition changed since the recession began? In today’s guest post, Ethan Willis and Randy Garn share their secrets for aligning money and happiness to achieve real, lasting prosperity. The Great Recession—the … Read More →

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New Resource Helps Veterans and Others Start a Business
Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

By Karen Axelton Entrepreneurial education and development company Knowledge Institute has launched a new elearning program for aspiring entrepreneurs using Brainshark’s Web-based platform and services. Knowledge Institute’s “10 Steps to Venture Success Certificate Course” provides participants with an interactive, step-by-step … Read More →

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5 Tricks to Make Running a Business Less Scary
Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Boo! It’s Halloween, but ghosts and goblins aren’t the only scary creatures out there. All kinds of issues can make starting and running your own business intimidating and keep you up at night. Ease your fears by … Read More →

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Riding Out the Economic Rollercoaster, Making Friends With Facebook and More
Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my blog posts around the Net this week? Here’s some of what’s on my mind. The economy’s up–then down–then up again. What can a small business owner do? Get my tips for … Read More →

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Want to Innovate? Try Getting Close–Really Close–to Your Customers
Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

By Karen Axelton I used to work in marketing for a big health-care company. One of the most interesting experiences I had there was working with the product development and sales teams on new products to target seniors. One day … Read More →

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Meet the Start Small, Go Big Contest Winners
Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

By Karen Axelton Trend website Daily Candy has announced the winners of this year’s Start Small, Go Big contest co-sponsored by smInk from Chase. Did you enter the contest (or vote)? Meet the four winners, each of whom will be … Read More →

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Angry Birds, Best Friends in Business, Making Money the Easy Way and More
Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my blog posts from around the Net this week? Check out what’s been on my mind. Money–we all need more of it, right? To discover how making a few small changes in … Read More →

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What, Me Worry?
Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Like MAD Magazine spokesperson Alfred E. Neuman, I’m someone who’s not prone to worry. But now that I own my own business, I have to admit I’ve become a bit more anxious than I used to be … 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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