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Ask Dan Heath: How Do I Turn 'Too Picky' Into 'Pick Me'?

I'm a home inspector, and I'm looking for ideas on how to generate more business and outflank my competitor who has copied me (flattered?) in so many ways. Two of my competitors (partners) promote themselves like this: "Why hire one ...READ»

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Sales Trends for 2010

Discover the top sales trands for 2010 READ»

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Heavy competition? Don’t join ‘em – beat ‘em!

Just because there is no one selling ice to Eskimos doesn’t mean you should enter that market.  Conversely, a competitively crowded industry just means there is demand for it. The key to succeeding in a crowded industry lay ...READ»

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FCC to Probe Wireless Industry, Putting Carriers and Device Makers in Hot Seat

Months of grumbling by consumer and trade groups and whispers of a possible FCC probe have culminated in exactly that, as the Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to launch a broad investigation into the wireless ...READ»

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Yahoo Still Working on Search--What About Bing?

There we were just thinking Microsoft had sewn-up Yahoo's search-engine powers by licensing Bing to it, and now it looks like Yahoo's still polishing its search powers all on its own anyway. What the heck is going on? Complex, ...READ»

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Tr.im URL Clipped by Bit.ly, Plans to Shut.Down

The one-time URL shortening darling tr.im has decided to wind down its service in a crowded market for Twitter links. Is this the death knell for the category or just a rallying cry for greater innovation?READ»

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Behavior Modification Through Product Design: Oli

Instead of forcing everyone to change the way they shower in order to conserve water, how about using the natural, habitual actions taken in the shower to do it instead? That's the idea behind Oli, a line of concept products ...READ»

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Every Drop Counts: A Low-Cost Water Usage Monitor

How much water do you use? Most of us have no clue. This affordable water monitoring device, a finalist in the INDEX: AIGA Aspen Design Challenge, not only monitors how much water you're using, but can also detect leaks and ...READ»

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VeggiePatch: A Low-Impact Garden for Urban Farmers

Growing food at home is quite trendy these days, whether using old-fashioned planter boxes, upside-down tomato planters, or the south lawn of the White House. And here's another option: An easy cultivation kit made from sustainable ...READ»

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