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Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet

BY Erin SchulteThu Dec 15, 2011

Fast Company wants you to have a banner year in 2012. As our gift to you, may we present our very best advice and tips on how to work smarter, manage your career, and lead a more meaningful life.READ»

WORK SMART | Comment

Work Smart: 4 Tips For Startups

BY Scott BelskySun Nov 13, 2011

Startups are not usually well led--that's the nature of most new business ventures. Here are some best practices to keep in mind.READ»

CHECK-IN GAMING | Comment

Foursquare Squares-Up to Facebook, Adds Check-In Photos and Comments

BY Kit EatonMon Dec 20, 2010

Foursquare has added the ability to upload photos and comment on friends' check-ins. It's a subtle change, but could have big impact on the battle with peers like Facebook.READ»

LESSONS FROM APPLE | Comment

Learn Steve Jobs' Presentation Techniques From iPhone 4 Conference

BY Austin CarrFri Jul 16, 2010

At Apple's iPhone 4 presser Friday, the company finally responded to the near-universal criticism of its latest gadget's antenna problems. In his response, Steve Jobs didn't offer a solution to the iPhone's reception issues (outside ...READ»

ADVERTISING | Comment

How companies can get the most out of advertising dollars

BY George DennisTue Apr 6, 2010

I’m a supporter of companies allocating funds towards advertising if the opportunity is right. While participating in such efforts may not directly result in new leads, it can provide great opportunities for companies to increase ...READ»

SMALL BUSINESS | Comment

12 Vital Tips To Help You Grow Your Small Business In Any Market

BY Soto NicciWed Mar 10, 2010

It's easy to get lost in the sea of information you come across when searching for ways to try and grow your business. To help clear the way and guide you to business success, I have compiled 12 key tips that will surely help you grow and maintain a successful business.READ»

THE (HOME) OFFICE | Comment

The Home Office, Kids Edition

BY Addy DugdaleMon Mar 8, 2010

Kids and offices don't mix, right? Tempting though it would be to take a leaf out of Apple's book and employ my young charges--open up a blogging sweatshop, if you like--I think I'd be on the fast track to nowhere--I'd get sacked ...READ»

SOCIAL MEDIA | Comment

Tales From a Newbie in Social Media Land

BY Melissa DutmersMon Jan 11, 2010

If you’re like me, the land of “social media” and “internet marketing” is fairly new, a bit intimidating, often overwhelming , and sometimes confusing as hell (TMI – too much information!). I wouldn’t call myself a ...READ»

ARTICLES | Comment

Stop The Excuses!

BY Maria MarsalaTue Aug 4, 2009

Want to be happier? Start to remove all the excuses you use… and gain more time and energy too! READ»

ARTICLES | Comment

How to Position Yourself for Future Growth by Cutting Back Time Wasters

BY Maria MarsalaTue Aug 4, 2009

Expenses aren’t the only things you should be cutting back on to stay lean and mean in this economy.READ»

ARTICLES | Comment

Live Life Deliberately: Design A Vision!

BY Maria MarsalaSat Jun 27, 2009

People who live their visions always seem to have time to do the things they want to do – we often call them “go getters!” They’re focused, make decisions easily and smile often. And they’re flexible – they don’t get “stuck” in their vision and miss better opportunities. As Joseph Campbell said, “We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”READ»

ARTICLES | Comment

Reach & Attract Pre-Qualified Prospects with Teleclasses

BY Maria MarsalaSat Jun 27, 2009

You are probably already using a variety of the tools in your marketing toolbox – a website with fresh content, regular emails campaigns, strategic media placements, quality networking. But have you considered the underutilized marketing goldmine of a teleseminar?READ»

ARTICLES | Comment

When You Want a Great Business, You Want The One Page Business Plan(r)

BY Maria MarsalaSat Jun 27, 2009

Businesses can do well without planning, many do. However, to become a high performing organization, to grow rapidly, a company really needs a planning and monitoring process. Got yours? I sure do have mine! READ»

HOW TO | Comment

Cost-saving Start-up Tips From our Caveman Ancestors

BY Anthony DonnellyTue Jan 27, 2009

Why can't all businesses benefit from MBE-bartering? A few tips and suggestions that our Cavemen ancestors might make us go, "Durrrr!"READ»

MARKETING | Comment

"TheCorner" Why Does 80% of the Work, Equal 1,000% Return.

BY Nelson BatesThu Jan 8, 2009

Yes it's true, 20% of the work earns 80% of the results. The reason to always complete the 80% of work that only earns 20% of the results, is because of something called “TheCorner.” When you complete the work that others will ...READ»

TECHNIQUES | Comment

keyword Research fro SEO

BY Richard NeumanTue May 27, 2008

Search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN handle 16 Billion searches each month in North America. These three Internet giants control the most popular websites in Canada. Knowing the terms your customers use when searching for ...READ»

TECHNIQUES | Comment

SEO Training: Intro to SEO

BY Richard NeumanThu May 22, 2008

The Basics of Search Engine Optimization or SEO Key Points:Page 1 of Google Most People select websites from the First Page of search results The higher up on the page, the better Bring in “Free” Traffic Using ...READ»

SMALL BUSINESS | Comment

9 Branding Tips for Small Biz

BY Nick RiceMon May 19, 2008

Think branding is only for large multi-national corporations? Think again. Here are 9 easy tips you can use to grow your brand with your client or customers. The design of your logo really doesn’t matter in the ...READ»

MP3 | Comment

Ten Top Tips for your Online Profile: Tip #5

BY David PetherickMon Feb 11, 2008

The fifth in a series of Ten Top Tips to make your online profile work harder than you do… Tip 5: Talk to me!Talk to people online - literally. Use tools like www.utterz.com to let people hear your voice and connect with you as ...READ»

FUN | Comment

Are You Planning NOT to Fail

BY Maria MarsalaSat Jan 19, 2008

Failing to plan is planning to fail. This simple and straightforward adage really says it all. Why don’t business owners plan? Smart people, ambitious people, people who are excited and passionate about creating their own mini-empires – don’t create plans! Why not? Well, beyond the basic “don’t know how” and “why do I need it?” reasons, here are other common scenarios: READ»