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Want to Launch a Successful Startup? Look for a Small Town
It’s easy to see the benefits of being an entrepreneur in the Silicon Valleys and the Seattles of America, but in the midst of those metropolises, the benefits of starting in a smaller town are overlooked. Cozier, entrepreneurially-focused communities provide ecosystems that help startup companies thrive. Here are three of the attributes small towns boast […]
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Balancing a Professional Voice with a Fun Web Design
Torrenegra Labs, and the people within the company, really like showing off some personality on our website. A difficult situation for young companies, however, can be trying to decide how to balance the enthusiastic, fun portrayal of their teams on their sites without coming across as so young that they can’t be taken seriously. It […]
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How to Stare Rock-Bottom in the Face and Make a Turnaround
Every single one of us – especially those of us with some degree of ambition – will hit rock-bottom at some point. Working to be the best means you’ll occasionally find yourself at your worst. The difference between eventual successes and inevitable failures is how you use the knowledge you gain at your ultimate lows. […]
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Make Your Business Efficient and Innovative: 4 Simple Steps
If you are running a small or medium-sized business, it can often feel like there isn’t enough time in the day. Fortunately, the wonderful technological advancements that are made every day can not only save you money, but make your business more efficient and innovative and set you apart from the competition. Online Networking Sometimes […]
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7 Tips for Writing Tweets that Instantly Lead to More Blog Traffic
Tweets can get you the traffic that you desperately need, but composing that perfect tweet can be tricky – especially today when the Twitterverse is bigger than ever, with millions of people posting billions of tweets every day. How can you set yourself apart? How can you prevent yourself from being just white noise? Here […]
Continue readingQ&A with Gerry Cohen, President & CEO of business intelligence software provider Information Builders
The business intelligence (BI) industry has undergone numerous innovations since Gerry Cohen founded Information Builders in 1975. In the 37 ensuing years, Gerry has adapted to these changes and grown Information Builders into one of the leading independent providers of BI, with tens of thousands of customers in over 60 countries. Last week, we had […]
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5 Strategies for Blogging Like a Pro
Blogging has always been a very good platform to communicate your passion and interests. Unfortunately, that’s not enough to build a solid following and make money from blogging. As you build a good, solid reputation online, it’s also important to build a stable identity that will have readers wanting more. Here are some strategies that […]
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Green and Rich: Mutually Exclusive?
It still shocks me to see the amount of resources wasted in offices and workplaces. Not only is it bad for the health of the planet, but it’s also bad for the health of your balance sheet. The average office employee wastes around 1 lb of paper every year, and recycling paper uses 70% less […]
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4 Tips for Maximizing Your Next Social Media Contest
Running a social media contest can be deceivingly easy. What could go wrong? The unfortunate truth is that if you fail to get it right the first time, you not only fail to maximize the contest you’re running, you can also hurt your online reputation and alienate your audience for good. This is, of course, […]
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How to Rebrand Yourself with Your Second Business
As any entrepreneur knows, running a successful business takes time, effort, and commitment. Without these three factors in play, many business owners can be shown the door to failure. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than half of all small businesses close their doors in the first five years, while two-thirds are out […]
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