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Handy tips to scare away blog readers!

amabaie — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:56:07 CDT

It might not be Halloween, but you can scare away your blog readers at any time you wish. Unfortunately, many blog writers do scare away their readers without intending to. Here are a few stealth tactics you can use to scare away your readers, however unintentionally. See how many of these apply to

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Why You Don’t Have To Love What You Sell When Starting An Online Store

mywifequitherjob — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:49:15 CDT

Do you really need to be excited about your products in order to run a successful online store? How important is passion?

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Don’t Be The 97,119th Girl to Take Cosmetology – Take Business Instead

myuniversitymoney — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:45:17 CDT

The Wealthy Barber didn't get wealthy because he was a better barber, he got wealthy because he was a better businessman. I'm fairly certain that as a future entrepreneur looking to get into the cosmetology industry, getting a business degree...The Wealthy Barber didn't get wealthy because he was a

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How Much Do I Need to Retire?

MMarquit — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:59:13 CDT

One of the most pressing questions many people ask is this: How much do I need to retire? Trying to decide how much you need to retire isn't particularly easy, since it depends on how long you will live - and no one knows the answer to that question.

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5 Reasons to Be a C Corporation

SBA.gov — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:27:13 CDT

By Barbara Weltman. The entity choice for starting or operating a business can have a number of implications. It can affect funding, taxes, and more. Here are five compelling reasons why you may want to run your business as a C corporation.

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Do We Need to Reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act?

MMarquit — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:38:29 CDT

Recently, JPMorgan Chase announced that it had lost more than $2 billion on risky trades. There are suggestions that reinstating the Glass-Steagall act would be the most effective way to prevent these types of losses in the future.

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Young Entrepreneurs: The Time to Arrange Financing is Sooner Not Later

ivanpw — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:58:18 CDT

The early life a new venture can be daunting, but the ability to manage your business finance can make a huge difference.

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4 Ways to Construct a Rock-Star Small Business Sales Team

bafife — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:43:00 CDT

A sales team is the life force of your business. No matter how great your product is you won't see sales conversions without a well-seasoned and killer sales team. Here are a few tips for you to construct a rock-star sales team in your small business.

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10 Building Blocks of Great Copywriting

janvee3 — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:30:20 CDT

Learn the 10 fundamental tips to help you compose great copywriting that not only sells your products, but also earn you money.

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Why Real Entrepreneurs Are Geeks: Reflections on Geek Pride Day

UPmarketArt — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:10:33 CDT

Most entrepreneurs know how it is to have a passion for something most other people would find pretty boring. Why? Because at the core of every entrepreneur, lies a geek! Read on to find out why entrepreneurs should celebrate geek pride day!

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From House Wife to Networking Business Woman Extraordinaire - UmNumNum.ie

Sian Phillips — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:07:24 CDT

Margaret Smith was a quiet, shy, stay at home mother who transformed in a couple of years to become a successful business owner of UmNumNum boutique cookery school

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A Match Made in Heaven: Tips for Partnering with Local Businesses

bafife — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:18:09 CDT

You're running a small business, and while keeping all of your business services in-house can be convenient, it may be best to outsource occasionally. Here are a few tips to help you build strong partnerships with other small businesses.

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How to Make a Situation Analysis

intotheblackbox — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:36:21 CDT

Analyzing your position in the market is the critical first step before defining where you want to go. learn how to make a Situation Analysis using this guide.

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8 Sites Financially-Challenged Startuppers Should Know About

richescorner — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:39:27 CDT

Thinking of launching a startup? Launching something from the ground up means money. Unfortunately, not everyone with a startup idea has the financial means to sustain his idea to fruition, let alone compete against already established brands

25 Vote(s)

What is an IPO?

MMarquit — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:58 CDT

Many people are wondering what, exactly, an IPO is. When you understand this, you have a better chance of figuring out whether or not getting in on an IPO is worth it to you. Here are the basics.

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Being a Nonresident Employer in Germany: Four Considerations

hspblog — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:03:54 CDT

Considering exploring the German market but not interested in making a huge commitment? In lieu of a formal presence, you may want to investigate setting up a payroll only, and operating as a nonresident employer (NRE). NREs can be a good option for companies looking to investigate the market p

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Building a Brand Identity for Small Businesses

intotheblackbox — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:02:35 CDT

Creating brand identity takes time, but building it takes a while longer. Know how to build your brand as early as now and gain edge in business.

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Why Instagram's sale to Facebook is bad news for startups

TheBetterLeader — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:31:55 CDT

post explains why you shouldn't try to be the next Instagram. Focus on becoming profitable and growing your business to make you money, not to get rich by being bought out by a bigger company.

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The "Greatist" Story

EntrepreneurStories — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:11:54 CDT

A health and fitness content startup grew from 0 pageviews a day to 800k in one year. How did they do it? Find out inside.

22 Vote(s)

Key Elements to Building a Success Business Blog

leahrsinger — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:05:21 CDT

Do you have your blog running yet? We recently posted about why businesses need a blog and how blogs are crucial to building your brand. We're taking the discussion a step further by sharing with you the essential elements to consider before you launch your blog. Lets take a look at defining a nich

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How this small business owner got featured on CNN

websitetooltester — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:52:47 CDT

If your product is interesting enough and you add some hustling it could get you featured on mainstream media. Check out how DIY online store owner Brent Thomas did it!

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What to Put in a Newsletter - The Anatomy of an E-Mail Newsletter [Infographic]

MattMansfield — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:10:20 CDT

If you're wondering what to put in a newsletter to send to your e-mail marketing list, you're not alone. To help you figure it out, I created this handy infographic.

27 Vote(s)

Sales Compensation and Summer Fun: Sales Leadership Ideas

jordanfuture — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:07:15 CDT

At this time of year small business sales managers must look at sales pipeline goals for July/August and determine if sales goals are attainable. Learn how to use sales compensation to motivate your sales team.

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Copywriting Case Study: How a Testing Equipment Company Conveys Complex Info on Its Website

stepbystepmarketing.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:39 CDT

Most copywriting experts today agree that headlines need to grab attention in less than a second. But how can you hit that target when you have very detailed information to convey?

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Why Owning Your Own Business Shouldn’t Be The End Goal, and What Should Be

mywifequitherjob — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:43:21 CDT

For those of you who aren't business owners, you may dream of one day being in charge. Being a full time entrepreneur is an ambition for many, but as with most things in life, the fantasy can actually be a terrible reality.

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Nail Your Remote Communication

thursdayb — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:30:05 CDT

A lot of founders work remotely at the beginning of their project. They might still have day jobs or live very far away from each other. Or, like us, they just don't want to go through the hassle of finding an office. Working remotely comes with a lot of communication problems that can seriously ho

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Crowdsourcing

myuniversitymoney — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:34:32 CDT

By now you've probably heard the term that has become associated with Tim Ferriss and his famous book the 4-hour work week - outsourcing. Outsourcing has come to encompass a whole range of activities, but the basic idea is to leverage your time by becoming a manager of others, and then paying them

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4 Ways To Increase Your Chances of Opening a Franchise Business

franpro — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:00:28 CDT

Opening a franchise can be challenging these days. Loans are still hard to come by, even with the Small Business Administration's aggressive stance. Look at these tips.

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Pinterest uses effective communication for reputation management

DragonSearch — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:56:52 CDT

I received an email from Pinterest changing and clarifying their terms and privacy policies. The notice was clear, polite and acknowledged errors in their original terms, explaining how it had happened. This transparency and humility is a stark contrast to the defensive statements we've seen.

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Do US Citizens Have to Legally Pay Taxes?

srpatterson2 — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:09:37 CDT

According to believers of this idea the 16th Amendment was never ratified, and therefore we shouldn't have to pay taxes.

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Do You Qualify for Unemployment Benefits?

MMarquit — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:23:13 CDT

Even though the economy is showing signs of improvement, they aren't large signs, and unemployment remains stubbornly high. Unemployment benefits have been extended a few times in an effort to help those who are unable to find work. Do you qualify?

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15 Tips for a Successful Direct Mail Campaign - Business Signs.org

leahrsinger — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:42:38 CDT

We've all heard that online marketing, social media and blogging are the latest and greatest marketing trends. However direct mail marketing is not dead in the water. So if you're still doing direct mail marketing - or want to give it a try as a future promotional campaign - here are 15 tips to cre

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Elements of a Great Infographic

BLASTanna — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:59:22 CDT

Infographics combine graphics and text into a compelling, quickly consumed format. Great infographics also meet the standards for great content.

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Give it All Away for Free in a Blog and Still Get Customers

Allison Semancik — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:56:46 CDT

Some people are concerned that by giving away their best content in a blog, they will lose potential customers. This article gives you a look at why that isn't true.

28 Vote(s)

How to Build an Email Subscriber List

leahrsinger — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:45:21 CDT

Having a strong database of leads and prospects is one of the best marketing strategies that a small business can use. But how do you build a quality subscriber list? Simply putting a "sign up here" button on your home page is not likely going to get you the best results. Lets take a look at simple

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Vital SEO Tips after Penguin Algorithm Update

AmitShaw — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:20:28 CDT

Google has started rolling out new series of Penguin update to nail spammers. Last year, Google rolled out Panda updates which killed many spammers, later earlier this year they deindexed major private networks.

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How to Make Money Blogging

amabaie — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:09:20 CDT

Millions of people have blogs--a few make money doing it-the vast majority don't. What's the difference between the two, and how can you join the money making crowd?

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Top 150 Business Tools For Smb - Just Retweet Blog

bigmoneyweb — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:38:27 CDT

"A genius without a tool may be (or is) a fool" as a business owner you probably needs tools that enhance your online presence and anyone who says their business "runs itself" probably needs to go back and cross check very well. Below are the business productivity and organizational tools that I

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There’s Good News and Bad News About the Small Business Economy

NetworkSolutions — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:18:51 CDT

Are small businesses taking a cue from the nation's consumers-in other words, borrowing less and paying down debts? That seems to be the case based on two separate reports out from PayNet.

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How To Use A Podcast

myuniversitymoney — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:41:11 CDT

No I am not trying to sell you an eBook on how to make the perfect podcast and I'm not looking to rent you my god-like podcast consulting services at an "ungodly" rate. I don't care if you make a podcast, what I want to talk about today is how to use a podcast from a listener's point of view.

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