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April 5, 2011: How to Get Interns and Build a Successful Internship Program

Do you have good-for-nothing interns, or worse, none at all? Nathan Green would like to change that. Internships changed his life, and he’s on a mission to make internships an equally valuable experience for the next wave for college kids and entrepreneurs. Read more...
March 15, 2011: Build a Community on Your Website

At the BlogWorld Conference in October, ProBlogger founder Darren Rowse led a panel on how to successfully create a viable community on your site, many strategies that ChooseWhat's User Liaison Reece Freeman implements on our forums. Read below to learn what Freeman suggests on how you can create your own community. Read more...
March 1, 2011: Build a Business (Not a Job) Using Processes

Our first full-time employee, April Coburn was faced with the challenge of creating some of our earliest processes that now form the backbone of our operations manual. She's experienced how efficient a company can be when using processes as well as how much time and effort are wasted without them. You'll find her tips for success below, which cover: Types of processes that small business owners should be using, ways to identify where you could use a process, and tips for writing processes. Read more...
February 15, 2011: ChooseWhat.com's New Business Checklist

We are excited to announce the launch of ChooseWhat.com's Business Checklist, which guides you through everything from selecting the right coffee maker to setting up your business website. Check out some of our latest articles below, and visit our site for a full list of articles and guides. Read more...
February 1, 2011: 7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Raising Startup Capital

Startup capital can make or break your business.  I sat down with Jay Jacobs, whose experiences range from investment banker lending to small business owners to CFO of a major corporation. Check out Jay's tips below and learn to avoid common mistakes when raising capital. Read more...
January 19, 2011: Check out the new ChooseWhat.com Forum

Do you have a business question you need answered immediately and in detail? Find the answers to all your questions on the new ChooseWhat.com Small  Business Forum! Ask a question, and the ChooseWhat Research Team will help you find the answers. Read more...
January 4, 2011: Build Your Brand with Facebook

At ChooseWhat.com, we are constantly trying new approaches to reach out to other entrepreneurs and small business owners like us who might find our information useful. That's why I sat down with Austin Realtor Eric Carvajal to discuss how he built his brand's online presence with Facebook fan pages. Check out his tips below and start using Facebook to dramatically boost your business. Read more...
December 21, 2010: How to Leverage 'Local' (Plus Small Biz Holiday Discounts)

Whether you're starting a new business or continuing to grow your existing one, it's not too early to gear up for a strong start in 2011. I recently talked to James Gill, who doubles as an attorney and small business owner and has some great tips on becoming a fixture in your local market. Check out his advice below. Read more...
December 7, 2010: How to Go Back to School While Maintaining a Career - and Your Sanity

How do you manage a 40-hour work schedule with an additional time constraint of a new class? Many people participate in continuing education throughout their careers, including our project management associate Nick Middleton, who recently sat down with me to share his tips on how to balance responsibilities for work and class--without falling over in exhaustion. Check out his advice below. Read more...
November 16, 2010: How to Conduct a Successful International Conference Call

Think you can handle a conference call with your overseas employees? It's not as simple as you might think. Subhi Khudairi, Vice President of the international Khudairi Group, offers some tips for effectively and remotely managing your overseas team. Read more...
November 2, 2010: 6 Simple Ways to Make Your Business Website More Effective

Now that you have a professional site that represents your company, how can you get more customers to walk in, sign up, call you, fill out a form or buy your products?  ChooseWhat.com’s co-founder, Leo Welder, has six years of experience improving website performance.  Read his simple tips on how to improve the effectiveness of your website. Read more...
October 5, 2010: File Sharing, File-Saving and Backups: Explore Server Options for Small Businesses

Need to add additional computers to your office network? Then you probably need a file server. ChooseWhat’s Strategies Officer, Gaines Kilpatrick, has been through the process of buying a file server and offers tips on getting a file server that works for your business. Check out his advice in this newsletter. Read more...
September 7, 2010: Who's the Boss? Conduct the Perfect Interview

Nervous about interviewing and hiring new employees? Read ChooseWhat’s Operations Officer’s tips on perfecting your interviewing skills so that you can quickly and effectively find the right people for the job. Read more...
August 3, 2010: Learn How To Boost Productivity with Procrastination

Is there some merit to goofing off? Check out how the procrastination hack can actually make you more productive, as explained by ChooseWhat.com's Research Analyst Adam Malden. Read more...
July 1, 2010: Automation Tools and World Cup Themes for Business

A tool could do your job. No, seriously, Well, parts of your job at least. Read about four automation tools that ChooseWhat.com's Koby Wong swears will make your work life a little bit easier. Pumped up about the 2010 World Cup? Get equally pumped about your business strategy. Read about five things the World Cup can teach small business owners.  Read more...
June 1, 2010: 5 Things Betty White Can Teach You About Marketing

Your small business could learn a thing or two from Betty White. In this newsletter, we break down what the sassy Golden Girl does right when it comes to marketing herself and how your business can benefit from her sage examples. Read more...
May 4, 2010: Should Your Office Go Virtual?

Is your office ready to go virtual? We tell you all about the advantages of ditching your office and how can you grow your company without a conference room. Find out whether creating a virtual office is right for you. Read more...
March 31, 2010: Kill the Secret Vampire in Your Office

We launched our new Email Fax review category on ChooseWhat.com!   In tandem with our launch, this newsletter explains how traditional fax machines waste energy and paper and details the advantages of using email to fax services, like MyFax. Read more...
February 1, 2010: Check out The New ChooseWhat.com

ChooseWhat.com is now offically out of beta! The site now has a new look and feel, as well as new Product Reviews and How-Tos to help you make the smartest decisions when it comes to your business. If you're a small business owner, you definitely need business cards and a website. Read our newsletter to find out how to create a website in three easy steps and how to get low-cost business cards. Read more...