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Feb 10 12 1:53pm EDT

The Five Cs of Building the Best Community

Community management is the attribute that every entrepreneur should add to their business model. Have you adopted the five Cs? Continue


Feb 08 12 9:22am EDT

Friends Who Share Videos Do Brands a Big Favor

Friends who share video are the best source for a thumbs-up for brands, a new study finds.  Continue


Feb 06 12 8:17am EDT

Streamline Your Biz for Success

No matter what industry, there are two sides to every business, and an entrepreneur must have a strong handle on both in order to achieve success. Get the secrets to streamlining the lesser known side of business models. Continue


Feb 01 12 10:35am EDT

Building Trust With E-Commerce Customers

Establishing credibility with customers is key, but Internet companies—which don't have storefronts or live sales associates who can interact with clients—have to be creative about building that trust. Here's how they can do it. Continue


Jan 30 12 8:01am EDT

Your Perfect Business Card

A guide to designing the perfect business card for you and your startup, with tips by industry expert and creative director of Moo business cards. Continue


Jan 27 12 3:47pm EDT

Classic Lit Helps Reading People

Ever feel guilty for taking time off of work and enjoying a good book? Well, it turns out there is absolutely no need to, and reading a work of classic literature can actually make you better at business. Continue


Jan 27 12 8:00am EDT

A Little Video Could Lead to Substantial Ad Bucks

Staples is looking for a few good businesses to upload videos about themselves to win a shot at $50,000 worth of advertising. Continue


Jan 26 12 3:50pm EDT

Who, You Retire? Plan Young

Whether you are 25, 55, or 75 years old, retirement, as in financial independence, should be something you are thinking about and planning for, entrepreneurs included. When you do stop working, you need to consider your income, not your net worth.  Continue


Jan 24 12 8:36am EDT

Uncle Sam May Just Want Some Female Entrepreneurs

American Express OPEN and  Women Impacting Public Policy are offering female entrepreneurs an educational program geared to doing business with the biggest customer on the planet—the feds. Continue


Jan 23 12 7:06am EDT

Four Ways to Grow Your Green

Both startups and established companies have at least one big objective in common: growing their profit margins. And no matter what their current market share, it can always be improved. Here are four practical tips on how to do it. Continue


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