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How to Turn Existing Contacts Into New Business

If you want to connect with people in order to maintain a steady--and profitable--customer base, here's where to start.READ»

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Congress

As managers we all get busy. It's hard to remember to vote, let alone study up on the newly elected lawmakers in our respective states. But they might mean more than you think, especially when it comes to bottom lines and your business come January 1st.READ»

Preparing for Your Final Exam

Three "rules of thumb" to help executives watch their numbers at the end of the year.READ»

Evaluating Your Performance at the End of a Season

Three questions to ask after the swell concludes.READ»

Interns Aren't Just for Fetching Coffee Anymore

How to create meaningful learning experiences.READ»

Sharing Social Media: How to Get Them to Press Play or Hit Send

A good YouTube video drives someone to not only watch it, but also say, "Wow, this is awesome, I want to share this with {INSERT mom, best friend, colleague}!" Whether it's a Facebook post for a great deal on surfing lessons, a Tweet ...READ»

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Why Changing Your Mind About Your Business MAY Be a Good Thing

Four things companies should do when to take advantage of new business opportunities.READ»

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Get the Buzz, Not the Sting

I’m reading an interesting book called Buzzmarketing by Mark Hughes. Hughes is famous for convincing the town of Halfway, Oregon, to rename itself Half.com. That website went from zero to 8 million customers in less than three ...READ»

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What to do when your customer doesn’t want your product

Think back to college, it’s the start of the semester and you’re met with a laundry list of textbooks needed for all classes. Some of them are electives you were forced into taking to meet major requirements. You probably won’t ...READ»

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How to be a superhero in a business suit

Many of us grew up idolizing Spiderman, Wonder Woman and Batman, fantasizing about swooping in and saving the day. Science Fiction becomes more of a reality in a tough economy filled with corporate evils and hefty competition - or ...READ»

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

How to build a sustainable, competitive business READ»

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Taking on Goliath

How to launch a business that takes direct aim at the larger competitorsREAD»

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Knowing How to Shake Things Up

Figuring out if you’re making a difference or just making noiseREAD»

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Product-Design Startup Quirky Gets $6 Million in VC Funding

Against the odds, Quirky has quickly evolved from a weird (but good) idea into a viable business.READ»

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MBE-Barter: Serious CPR For An Economic Meltdown

Leveraging the power of MBE BarterREAD»

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MBE-Barter: Serious CPR For An Economic Meltdown

As the American economy teeters on the brink of the biggest financial meltdown in history, and the proposed $700bn bail-out plan looks set to go down as well as David Blaine's stunt, there is still a small glimmer of hope. Our ...READ»