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Why Aren't Women Leading High-Tech Start-ups?

BY Susan SolovicWed Feb 23, 2011

In 2004, my partners and I unveiled a video news and information website for small business and people thought we were crazy. "Video on the Internet?" was what we regularly heard. But that wasn't the only challenge. There were very few technology companies led by a woman and no one thought we'd succeed.READ»

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Entrepreneurs Soaring to New Heights in International Markets

BY Susan SolovicThu Feb 10, 2011

Only a small percentage of America's small businesses are involved in exporting. British Airways is hoping to change those numbers by helping small businesses open international markets. How? By flying 250 small businesses to any destination in the world the airline flies.READ»

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Does the World Need Another Social Media Site?

BY Susan SolovicSun Dec 5, 2010

I like to consider myself a fairly early adapter in the social media arena. However, most new market entries have failed to intrigue me because they are redundant and don't offer a unique value proposition. So it makes me ask, "Does the world need another social media site?"READ»

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You're Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself. Ask This 82 Year Old Entrepreneur

BY Susan SolovicTue Oct 5, 2010

Talk about reinventing yourself! Marjorie Alfus is someone who has successfully navigated numerous iterations of her career including scientist, lawyer, real estate, television producer, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and health care advocate.READ»

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Starting Over Means Greater Success for Dog-Trainer and Entrepreneur

BY Susan SolovicThu Jul 29, 2010

"Discontent is the first necessity of progress." -- Thomas Edison. It was discontent that inspired entrepreneur Casey Ray, to do what some small business owners might never have the courage to do. After three years of operations, he started his business over from scratch. READ»

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Turning a Part-time Passion Into a Full-Time Enterprise

BY Susan SolovicSun Jul 11, 2010

A part-time business gives you the opportunity to develop your business model and learn from your mistakes. As your business grows you reach a pivotal moment: Do you maintain the status quo or push the envelope and go full time?READ»

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Does Fate Play a Hand in Entrepreneurial Success?

BY Susan SolovicThu May 20, 2010

Life's journey has taken you to the place you are today. For entrepreneurs, that journey often unveils opportunities which turn into entrepreneurial success stories. So would you call it fate? Intuition? Instinct? Luck? I wouldn't. I call it savvy entrepreneurial smarts. I think entrepreneurs have an uncanny ability to turn life experiences into valuable business propositions. READ»

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Show Me a Market Problem and I'll Show You a Business Opportunity!

BY Susan SolovicTue May 4, 2010

Me too businesses rarely become success stories. Wildly successful entrepreneurs see market problems as business opportunities. They understand the importance of filling a market void to create unique value and build great businesses that become market leaders not followers. READ»

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Sometimes You Have to Get Out of The Way to Allow Your Business to Succeed

BY Susan SolovicWed Apr 14, 2010

Entrepreneurs are creative, energetic visionaries and rick-takers, but sometimes they have to get out of the way to allow their businesses to succeed. READ»

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Are Social Network Profiles Putting Us at Risk for Business Discrimination?

BY Susan SolovicWed Feb 4, 2009

Are you losing business opportunities because of a social network profile page? READ»

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Best Vacation Tip for Small Business Workaholics.

BY Susan SolovicWed Dec 3, 2008

Do you actually go on vacation when you go on vacation? Typically, I don't. This Thanksgiving week my husband and I went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We frequently choose that holiday week for our vacation because I'm only gone for ...READ»

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A Small Business Lesson I Learned from a Spy.

BY Susan SolovicWed Nov 26, 2008

I was speechless (and for me that hardly ever happens) when I met Valerie Plame Wilson last week at a VIP reception in New York hosted by the Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) and Aetna. You may recall, Valerie is the former CIA ...READ»

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Don't Make the Same Mistake as I -- Protect Your Small Business from a Customer's Bankruptcy.

BY Susan SolovicFri Nov 14, 2008

More years ago than I’d like to admit, I owned a small advertising and public relations business. When I say small, it was just a few freelancers and me, but that didn’t deter me from going after the big fish. Nope. And I ...READ»

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Ringing the NASDAQ closing bell: A Small Business Success

BY Susan SolovicMon Nov 10, 2008

I never thought I'd be there, but sure enough – there I was on the stage at the NASDAQ -- part of a group invited to ring the closing bell. What a thrill! We were there because we'd been selected to participate in a venture capital ...READ»

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WEDO Program Offers Great Advice to Women Business Owners.

BY Susan SolovicMon Nov 3, 2008

Wouldn’t it be great to have an advisory board for your business consisting of successful entrepreneurs who were willing to share their insight, expertise and secrets for success! Well, let me tell you about my day.I hosted an ...READ»

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Build Buzz for Your Business: Leverage the November Election.

BY Susan SolovicThu Oct 2, 2008

Tonight is the vice-presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Entrepreneurial students are using the event to “cash-in” on the debate and promote their ...READ»