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Management and Operations
“Enlightened” Profit. A Better Way To Build A Business.Values
are the key to building value. More and more of today’s CEO’s now see a
three tiered metric of profit as essential to building a strong and
sustainable company.
TheWisdomGuy.comManagement and Operations
When Bad Things Happen to Good Business Owners and EntrepreneursStuff
happens. As a business owner and entrepreneur, the more successful you
become, the more you open yourself up to criticism, negative feedback
or just plain being attacked.
BusinessKnowHow.com
Management and Operations
Do You Need to Teach Employees How to Break Out of Jail?Your
employees aren't always the best workplace performers, but you haven't
placed any of them in jail for it, probably. An author of a
newly-released book says you may nevertheless need to teach them how to
break out of prison.
ManageSmarter.com
Management and Operations
200 Questions Job Candidates May Ask Your CompanyHere
are some questions that applicants may ask recruiters, managers, HR
pros, and others. Some of them you may start hearing more often as the
balance of power continues to tilt toward employees.
Workforce.com
Management and Operations
Tis the Season to be Charitable, But Don’t Fall for Charity ScamsDespite
the poor economy, many small business people continue to contribute
generously to charitable causes, particularly during the holiday
season.
BusinessKnowHow.comLegal IssuesCaution: Blogging Lawsuits AheadEvery
marketing expert you've ever met has probably encouraged you to start a
blog on your website to help drive traffic and get your company site
good search rankings. But be warned that you'll want to watch what you
say on both your own and others' sites, as new laws governing online
speech took effect last week.
Entrepreneur.comFinancial Issues
Small Business Accounting Software: 17 Targeted ChoicesAre
you still keeping your books using a spreadsheet — or worse, a
time-consuming paper accounting ledger? Make 2010 the year you get
your books organized and in tip-top shape. Let technology help make it
easy.
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Technology Issues
Increase PPC Returns with a Custom Landing PagePay
per click (PPC) advertising continues to be one of the most cost
effective and measurable marketing mediums available. Campaigns are
becoming more sophisticated to increase the return on investment.
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Health, Benefits, and Labor Issues
Will Small Business See Health-Care Cost Relief?Yes, insurers are price-gouging small companies. Bills in the House and Senate would help them fight back.
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Branding, Sales, and Marketing
4 Strategies to Break Through the Marketing Noise This Holiday SeasonThe
holidays are here: the most important time of the year for retailers,
as they hope that huge sales bring them to profitability for 2009. Big
box retailers will use millions of dollars to flex their marketing
muscle to bring attention to their products and sales. It gives them a
huge advantage over small retailers, but the little guys do have an
equalizing arrow in their quiver: email marketing campaigns.
BusinessKnowHow.com
Branding, Sales, and Marketing
So Many People, So Many Doors - Successfully Navigate with a Sales MapWhen
trying to access the right people in an organization to advance your
sales efforts, you may struggle to chart a successful course. How do
you make sure you—or the people you manage—recognize and identify the
key players as soon as possible to optimize your chances of winning?
ManageSmarter.com
Branding, Sales, and MarketingGet Rich Off Your Million-Dollar IdeaIt's not geniuses who come up with inventions. It's normal people who see a better way to do things.
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Time to Ask Customers Tough QuestionsMost
small business owners and sales managers avoid conversations that could
result in negative feedback. But sales guru Scott Messer says
unpleasant truths are essential for planning.
BusinessWeek.comBranding, Sales, and Marketing
Social Media Checklist for Small and Medium Size BusinessesWith
the goals of raising awareness, expanding market share, and improving
customer loyalty, it's critical to be creative in how your business
engages and participates in the social media arena.
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