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10 Traits of a Successful Small Business Owner: Do You Have What It Takes?

Friday, July 9, 2010

According to the Small Business Administration half the number of small businesses won’t survive more than five years. In order to explain why some businesses fail and some flourish, the … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Boost Productivity with the (10+2)*5 Procrastination Hack

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Productivity begins with you.  Once you’ve made the decision to be more productive, you’ll be a lot happier with your job, your life and yourself in general.  That’s what many … Continue Reading

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SEO: Play the Hand You’re Dealt

Friday, July 2, 2010

Our resident search engine optimization wizard, Koby Wong says that much like poker, SEO is a game of chance but also one you can win. Wong loves poker so much, … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Website
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Avoid These 5 Customer Service Mistakes at All Costs

Monday, June 28, 2010

Sometimes, I’m truly amazed at how badly customer service is handled by some small businesses.  Excellent customer service should be one of the main reasons customers repeatedly choose your small … Continue Reading

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Why Business Cards Should Matter to You

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Last week American Express OPEN Forum posted a blog about how your next business card could be virtual and how the business card is close to its inevitable demise. While … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Order Business Cards

How to Choose the Right Project Management Tool

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Project management tools can make or break your business.  The right project management tool can keep productivity flowing and your business operating smoothly.  The wrong project management tool can create … Continue Reading

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Utilize Proper Email Etiquette in Your Office

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Nowadays people are more likely to communicate via email in the workplace than in person or on the phone. Who isn’t guilty of emailing a coworker who sits 20 feet … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Set Up Business Email Accounts

5 World Cup Metaphors for Small Business Owners

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Like the majority of Americans, I don’t know much about soccer, but, as I was watching the England vs. USA match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup this past Saturday, … Continue Reading

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Why Philanthropy is Great for Your Small Business

Friday, June 11, 2010

We all know that giving back to our community is a great way to make an impact on the world around us and feel good about making a difference. But, … Continue Reading

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Tips for Moving Your Business to a New Location

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Moving is generally considered to be a pain, but it can also dramatically benefit your business.  You might be moving to a better location to improve visibility.  You might be … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Set Up Your Business Mailing Address

Beat the Summer Slump with These Small Business Strategies

Friday, June 4, 2010

Although in Texas summer starts practically as Spring Break ends, for the rest of the U.S., Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer season. For employees this means vacations, barbeques … Continue Reading

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4 Ways to Automate Your Business

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

If you run a business and want to make it more productive, check out these four ways to automate your business. Try to implement one strategy per month until you … Continue Reading

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5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Be Hiring Right Now

Monday, May 24, 2010

According to TriNet’s Human Capital Index (HCI), small businesses had a five-point increase in hiring during April, up 98 from 93 in March.  Though hiring is gradually increasing, many small … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Team

How to Make Your Business Healthier

Friday, May 21, 2010

In a country where obesity runs rampant, healthcare prices are high, and hardly anyone walks anywhere nowadays, it’s important that we strive to become healthier. Although it can be difficult … Continue Reading

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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Outsourcing

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Up to now, you’ve been able to handle everything from accounting to IT to web design in-house.  But, you’d like to grow your business, which requires you to free up … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Team

Should Your Company Implement a Four-Day Workweek?

Friday, May 14, 2010

As I mentioned in my blog How to Motivate Your Employees, my friend’s company allowed its employees to take half days on Fridays if they worked an extra hour Monday … Continue Reading

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5 Things Betty White Can Teach Small Business Owners about Marketing

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

This past Saturday, at 88 ½ years old, Betty White became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live (SNL). On top of that, she garnered the highest ratings since … Continue Reading

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Services to Help Your Business Go Paperless

Friday, May 7, 2010

Nowadays there is a plethora of booming technology dedicated to making your office run more smoothly —and be greener. As Jen noted in her blog post a couple of months … Continue Reading

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Top 10 Free Cloud Computing Tools for Small Businesses

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Don’t have a lot of funds to start your business or to keep it running?  Bootstrapping can be a viable option for you; you’ve simply got to utilize the right … Continue Reading

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How to Motivate Your Employees

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Even though the economy is allegedly picking back up, in this day and age you have either gone through—or know someone who’s gone through—a series of company layoffs. Worrying about … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Team
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