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Write Down these 10 “Musts” Before You Open Your Business Door

Image source Studies show that at least 50% of all businesses go “belly up” within five years of their start-ups. Small retailers in strip malls open and close on a regular and consistent basis; that specialty burger joint lasted only a little more than a year; e-commerce websites come and go on a regular basis. […]

What the Rich Say about Getting Rich – 10 Books to Inspire You

Admit it. You do envy people who are rich, if only just a little. Life just seems to be easier for them; they don’t worry about the bills; they take nice vacations; they can pursue lots of interests and hobbies; they don’t worry about retirement. We also wonder how they became rich, if they did […]

Dishonest Job Candidates: 3 Steps for Weeding them Out

Everybody writes their resumes in ways that enhance their best qualities and obscures their weaknesses. In the same vein, people answer interview questions in the most self-flattering way possible. This behavior is perfectly acceptable and should be expected from recruiters and business managers. The problem comes when interviewees tell out and out falsehoods about their […]

How to Attract Investors to Your Start-up

Any new entrepreneur knows that investors can provide more than just capital to their business — they can become resources for organizing, marketing, and realizing ideas. Mentoring and nurturing people with their ideas can be as important as the first seed capital funding that they receive. Sometimes an angel investor is akin to a good […]

Is Your Blog in the Graveyard? 7 Fatal Blog Errors

If you do not have a business blog, start one immediately. Blogs are proving to be the most significant factor in building a business, a brand, traffic, and, ultimately sales. If you already have a business blog and are not realizing the business growth that you should, you may be making some fatal errors that […]

An Honest Look at Startup Health From U.S. Business Owners [Visual Survey]

The American Dream is alive and well with entrepreneurs starting their own business ventures left and right. While many aspiring entrepreneurs might be discouraged by the dismal survival rates of startups, others might be surprised that the beginning might not be as difficult as they thought. Intuit conducted a survey of 500 small business owners […]

Made in America: 3 Entrepreneurs Who Are Making Their Businesses Work in the USA

Every entrepreneur knows that starting a business is never an easy feat, but starting your business in America is said to be particularly challenging. While there may be challenges to business here in the states, there are plenty of advantages and opportunities, too. While some may find that sourcing your business abroad is the best […]

Blast Buzz Interview with Co-Founders Kerstin Karu and Mark Chen

The idea of paid endorsements isn’t new, but the concept of connecting everyday people with companies seeking social media endorsement is a new twist. If you thought sponsored tweets were just for the Kardashians… think again. The founders of Blast Buzz (or Blast for short) are trying to reengineer the way everyday people and businesses […]

Red Book Connect Is Pairing Mobile Apps With the Restaurant Industry And Feasting On A Market Niche

It seems like shock-value cooking shows are all the rage these days but what one group found truly appalling was the lack of technology in the food service industry. Take a tour of your local chain or independent food service store and you’re likely to see old printers stored in flour dusted kitchens, time card […]

Top 20 Small Business Bloggers Dominating the Market

If you own a small business you should be blogging. No excuses. It makes sense for every industry. You do have time. I can overcome any excuse you send my way. If you could offer your customers useful and helpful information and expertise about your industry, wouldn’t you? Blogging is just the tool you need to […]

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