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British Airways "Face of Opportunity" winner shares experience!

Sep 25, 2009
Un-freaking-believable! Is the first word that comes to mind when I think of the exciting- around the world- trip that I just went on with SUN’s Rich Sloan, and 100 other “Face of...

Small Business Profile: Padosa.com

May 22, 2009
To follow up on a previous post requesting feedback on topics and offering to highlight members of the community, I learned of I learned of Padosa.com. Their goal is to provide the public with...

To Squeeze Or Not To Squeeze…

May 18, 2009
Great site: www.embracethelemon.com Terrific example of a website that is almost 100% twitter feeds + has great you tube promotion. See their youtube channel. The Lemon’s Lament ShareThis

Diversify Your Revenue Streams: Spin What You Got

May 11, 2009
I picked up a book in the airport recently: Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher. It’s a fast read and has enough tabloid photos to keep you interested. Her come-sit-by-me-and-dish point of view is disarming and I genuinely enjoyed her tales, her ...

To Launch or Not to Launch

Sep 24, 2008
I have been working steadily towards launching my clothing line and now that I am at the point where I can really get the ball rolling I am hesitating a bit. The economic climate is such that it is not necessarily conducive to launching a new product.

7 Ways to Juice Your Holiday eCommerce Sales

Dec 15, 2009
It’s the holiday shopping season. If you run an eCommerce website, you need to do everything possible to increase and maximize your sales during this busy shopping period. To that end, here are 7 ways to juice your holiday eCommerce sales to drive your...

Get Real. Get Real-Time, That Is.

Dec 15, 2009
Ready or not, Google is turning real-time. In the past week, Google has started including real-time listings on the first page of its results. The initiative is appropriately called “Real-Time Search.” So, instead of just listing articles, images,...

The Entrepreneurial Brain At Work

Dec 14, 2009
Hi gang, Life is funny.  I mean, it’s just a laugh out loud riot, isn’t it? As an entrepreneur, I share the same DNA as you have.  Recite with me:  1) luck is the residue of persistence 2) make the best of any situation   3) keep both eyes on...

Who's On Your Team?

Dec 11, 2009
If you are trying to save money and start the New Year off right, there may be a secret problem lurking in your business. With the stress of trying to balance a budget, pay bills, obtain new customers, and have a life outside of the office, it can be...

Tips for a Successful Telemarketing Campaign During the Holidays

Dec 7, 2009
1. Be Unforgettable Often companies are not as aggressive during the holiday season since they assume most other businesses will just tell them to call back after the new year has begun. While this may generally be true, there is still plenty to gain...




Brad F.
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  Great small business blog. I like their focus on home-based business too...(since I work out of my basement!)
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