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Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Understanding the changing face of journalism can be the key to getting more coverage for your business. read more

Thanks, Mom

5 simple lessons from the women who raised them helped these entrepreneurs succeed. read more

Mom, Can You Find Time?

These tips on better concentration and work efficiency can bring mompreneurs much closer to the 4-hour work week. read more

Putting Time Into Your Product

From inventor to overnight millionaire? Not exactly. Here's the long-term solution to developing a product effectively. read more

The Scholarly 'Apprentice'

In an insightful Q&A, social entrepreneur and reality TV winner Randal Pinkett discusses time management, finding balance and giving back to communities.  read more

Marketing in the Recommendation Age

As customer review venues and their influence increase, business owners should capitalize on this trend. read more

5 Fatal Mistakes for Small Retailing

Increase your odds of success by avoiding these potential pitfalls. read more

7 Deadly Design Sins That Can Kill Your Conversions

Don't let design flaws scare away your online customers. read more

Fascinated by Japan

If it's big in Japan, it could also hit big in the United States--and these entrepreneurs are betting on it. read more

Match Projected Cash Flow to Needs for Investment Requests

If you're seeking investment, you should always have a plan that puts the investors' money to good use. Never ask for investment when the projected cash flow doesn't show that you really need it. Always show a use of funds table that gives the would-be investors the satisfaction of knowing that their money, if they invest it, will really contribute to growing the value of your company.  read more

Who You Gonna Call? Lice Busters!

Texas Lice Squad has opened the first and only professional head lice removal treatment center in the state of Texas.  read more

Microsoft Corrupts Point of Sale Data

Changes to Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Vista Service Pack 1 corrupt data ...  read more

Payroll Percentages are a Numbers Game

The percentage game is difficult to play if you do not have the volume or discipline to adhere to a plan. Yet, in order to bring profits to the bottom line shaving a little here and a little there will add up to a very profitable business venture...  read more

Truckers Are Angry, High Fuel Prices Probably Affecting Franchise Owners

Truckers are paying $4.20 a gallon for Diesel Fuel. Are franchise owners feeling the pinch?  read more

Grow Your Business Credit Accounts

Unlike personal credit, your Paydex score will not go down when you open business credit accounts or when a merchant checks your business credit history.  read more

Can you fire an employee for smoking?

Whirlpool Corp. suspended 39 employees this week at a manufacturing plant in Evansville, Indiana. They were spotted smoking...  read more

The Best Way To Create A Business Operations Manual

A business operations manual is essential for your business regardless of the number of employees you have.  read more

Three Things to Consider When "Going Green" in Your Business

More importantly, we have let our staff, the community and our clients know that “green” is more than just a buzzword for NationLink Wireless – we are putting actions behind our words that we hope will make a small dent in improving the environment, and make us a stronger company.  read more
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