Google Voice Simplifies Phone Needs

The search-engine giant's new phone service might not be perfect, but it has potential for entrepreneurs on the go.

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Getting Around Executive Compensation

Capping executive compensation is unlikely to become a reality, but if it does Independent Contractors are going to pop up every where. Management will simply be sub-contracted out to privately held companies.

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25 Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Do you have what it takes to get through the recession? Here are the traits that get home based business owners through the hard times.

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Haven't We Learned Our Lessons from the Dotcom Bust?

Lately, I've been seeing signs of the irrational exuberance of 1999. Internet pioneer and dotcom veteran Scott D. Sullivan Reinhart sat down with me recently to share his views of what went wrong back then and how entrepreneurs can do it better today.


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Need to Register a Fictitious Business Name?

Probably. The process is simple, the benefits tangible, so make sure you're covered.

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Ideas � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
“You are always going to have people who copy things that work.�
Jay S. Walker, US entrepreneur & founder of Priceline.com, ‘It’s a Completely New Way of Buying’, BusinessWeek (Diane Brady; 1999) 
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US small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/23

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United States:

Recession Challenges Small Businesses: The persistent recession keeps a group of small-business owners worried, but with a glimmer of optimism.
A Town Reborn Faces a New Threat: The recession [...]

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UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/20

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United Kingdom and Ireland:

Banks Unfit for Purpose, says Think Thank: Economic rescue efforts - including quantitative easing - will not work until the fundamental problem that Britain’s banks have [...]

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Technology and E-Commerce � Small Business Quote of the Day

 A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�A new organization of matter is building up: the technosphere or world of material goods and technological devices: or the surrogate world.�
Edward Goldsmith (b. 1928) British ecologist, The Great U-Turn (1988) 
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winweb.com - Software and business services online to [...]

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Canada Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/24

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Canada:

A small business perspective, an optimistic outlook: Catherine Swift in conversation with Gordon Pitts, with exclusive video
Cultivating a corporate culture: New companies start with a clean slate — the perfect [...]

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Tips To Choosing a Company Name

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The article has some good advice on how to research names, and what to becareful of.



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Free Home Startup Video: Canoe Rental

The Sixth in the WinWeb series of ‘Free Business Ideas’ on WinWeb’s You Tube Channel. To See More of these business ideas, you can use the free trial login to OnlineOffice.

I hope these videos will help you to make up your mind to start your own business, it does not cost the earth. If providing [...]

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A Guide to Payroll Cuts

It's a plan you hope you'll never use, but consider these 3 components before you cut payroll.

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Sell Value, Not Price

Find the price point that covers your costs and provides a profit margin.


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Mixed Signals: The State of Black Entrepreneurship

The gap in businesses ownership rates between whites and blacks is widely regarded as evidence of inequality. How bad is it really, and what can be done?

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Webmaster Toolbox

Here is a collection of what we consider must have tools for webmasters. These tools will benefit any webmaster, both novices and experts alike. Arm yourself with these tools in order to achieve a more professional online presence.



Webmaster Toolbox

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Customers � Small Business Quote of the Day

 A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�The customer isn’t king anymore. The customer is dictator.�
Anonymous, said by a retailer, Fortune (Autumn-Winter 1993) 
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US Small Business New Round-up - 2009/0/16

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United States:

Obama plans small-business lending boost: Seeking to counter a chorus of unhappy Republicans and nervous Wall Street investors, President Barack Obama and his economic team are taking a [...]

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Free Home Business Startup Video: Antique Dealing

The Fifth in the WinWeb series ofFree Business Ideas; on WinWebs You Tube Channel. To See More of these business ideas, you can use the free trial login to OnlineOffice.

I hope these videos will help you to make up your mind to start your own business, it does not cost the earth. If providing [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

Tips To Choosing a Company Name

Great articles for naming your business:



How to Select a Company or Product Name -



The article has some good advice on how to research names, and what to becareful of.



Here are some tips on Selecting a Domain Name



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Ideas � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�There is nothing so practical as a good theory.�
 Kurt Lewin (1890-1947) US author, Field Theory in Social Science: Selected Theoretical Papers (D. Cartwright, ed; 1951) 
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Recession Delivers Timely Wake-up Calls

The financial crisis shook these 3 entrepreneurs out of complacency. Their renewed focus has delivered dividends.

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India Small Business News Round-up - 2009/036/19

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from India:

Small firms at risk of being left behind in China’s recovery: Fostering innovation, developing services and tapping rural economy are tasks for small, privately owned firms that China-watchers fear will [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

The Basics of Business Structure

Sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and corporations--learn the differences and which one fits your company best.

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Do More with Less

New communications and PR tools offer marketers less costly (and equally effective) alternatives for building brand and product awareness

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Forget Happy. Are Your Customers Satisfied?

I recently sat down with serial entrepreneur and author Barry Moltz to discuss why it's more important to leave customers satisfied rather than worry about making them happy.


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Crafting: A Silver Lining in a Tough Economy

Looking for an outlet for your creativity? Crafting is bucking the economic meltdown. Here are the latest crafting trends you should know about.

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Dunkin' Donuts: A Recession-Resistant Franchise

Bad economy or not, consumers still want their morning coffee and donuts, which is good news for this franchise.

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Government � Small Business Quote of the Day

 A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�The state is or can be master of money, but in a free society it is master of very little else.�
William Henry Beveridge (1879-1963) British economist & social reformer, Voluntary Action (1948) 
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In Sales, Give 'Em the Unexpected

Prospects are always waiting to crush your sales pitch--so don't give them one.

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Marketing � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�The man who whispers down a well about the goods he has to sell will not make as many dollars as the man who climbs the tree and hollers!�
Lord Leverhulme (1851-1925) British entrepreneur & philanthropist, quoted in Enlightened Entrepreneurs (Ian Campbell Bradley; 1987) 
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Stimulus Package Has Green for Clean Energy

Massive bill earmarks $80 billion for renewables. Small biz to play major role.

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Why You Should Buy a Business

It'll cost you more upfront, but you get what you pay for.

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Canada Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/17

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Canada:

Top Ways to Get Known: As a small business person, the more of a celebrity you become, the higher the fees you’ll be able to command. Learn how with these [...]

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Australia/New Zealand Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/18

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Australia and New Zealand:

Unfair-dismissal changes likely: The net for small businesses exempted from unfair-dismissal is likely to be widened.
Tapping into social networking: Small businesses need to try harder with online [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

Hold the Line on Price

If you know your price is right, it's smarter to add a few useful extras than it is to charge less. Added value is worth more than a sale any day.

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Recession Marketing All About Connections

Experiential marketing helps you connect with customers on an emotional level--for less than you think.

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Franchise Biz Plan: A Remedy for Failure

Each plan needs 5 sections, and franchisors make it easy to fill them out by providing all the info you need. So avoid potential pitfalls. Have a plan.

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Grow Without Growing Pains

From outsourcing to renting conference space as-needed, create a big-biz feel for your small biz.

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How to Address Consumer Fear...

As it becomes the new reality

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5 Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Franchise

As traditional funding sources dry up, franchisees have to get creative. Fortunately, reliable strategies aren't being kept secret.

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Technology and E-Commerce � Small Business Quote of the Day

 A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�Like a force of nature, the digital age cannot be denied or stopped. It has four very powerful qualities that will result in its ultimate triumph: decentralizing, globalizing, harmonizing, and empowering.�
Nicholas Negroponte (b. 1943) US academic, co-founder & director of MIT Media Laboratory, Being [...]

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APR Hikes Ambush Biz Owners

Card issuers have changed the rules. Do you know how to protect your rate, and take action if necessary?

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Social Bookmarking Primer

Social media is the Internets version of viral messaging and marketing. Social media can be used to disseminate news or information, as well as to attract attention. There are a wide variety of social media channels and networks available.



Social Bookmarking Primer

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Canada Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/03

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Canada:

Tax Changes: There’s something for everyone in this package of business income tax changes for 2008 and every Canadian small business should see some benefit from these tax reductions. Here’s [...]

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Use List Segmentation to Deepen Customer Relationships

If only you could target the right customer at the right time. You can. And in 2 easy steps.

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New Regulations Impact Toy Makers

Congress is cracking down after the China toy recall. Here's what you need to know about the latest regulatory standards.

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UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up - 2009/02/27

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United Kingdom and Ireland:

How lifestyle businesses are beating the recession: The recession has hit small businesses hard, but there are encouraging signs that many firms are bucking the trend [...]

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Free Home Business Startup Video: Dried Flowers

The Third in the WinWeb series of “Free Business Ideas” on WinWeb’s YouTube Channel. To see more of these business ideas, you can use the free trial login to OnlineOffice.


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Top 10 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs

Successful women biz owners weigh in on the people, places and things they can't live--or work--without.

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Ideas � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�In the long run, no ideas, no information.�
Theodore Roszak (1933-81) US historian, writer & editor, The Cult of Information (1994) 
To find previous Quotes of the Day look here 
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Australia/New Zealand Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/04

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Australia and New Zealand:

PM’s speech a letdown: Sydney’s small business representatives were left nonplussed at a luncheon address by the PM on Tuesday.
What About the little players: Manufacturing policy should [...]

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US Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/02

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United States:

Peanut butter recall leaves small business ill: To Betsy Sanders, the nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter has been a hurricane. Her tiny cookie dough business is [...]

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Marketing � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�Our challenge is to stand out from the crowd when the crowd has much more money then you. Ideas are relatively cheap to have.�
Dave Hieatt (1965) British founder of anti-corporate marketing agency, Marketing (October 2000) 
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winweb.com - Software and business [...]

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What Exactly is Podcasting?

The meaning of podcasting has since expanded, and now refers to RSS feeds that contain all types of media, including audio and video, in the items enclosure field. For the non-technical folks, podcasting is simply a means of syndicating and distributing rich-media files via the Internet. The content contained in a podcast can vary significantly, from a song, to a educational lecture, to a political debate, to just about anything else. One great thing about podcasting is the wide variety of content formats it can contain. And unlike radio or television broadcasts, the recipient can listen or view at their leisure, choosing for themselves when and where they wish to listen or view a podcast.



What Exactly is Podcasting?

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Top 10 Reasons to Start Up in the Recession

More publicity. Less competition. Talent waiting to be scooped up. Here's why starting in a recessed economy may give your business a better shot.

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India Small Business News Round-up - 2009/02/26

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from India:

SBI sees drop in credit to SMEs by 4-5%: Feb. 25: The credit to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has dropped considerably and so has the number of applications for [...]

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Technology and E-Commerce � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�Official designs are aggressively neuter, The Puritan work of an eyeless computer.�
John Betjeman (1906-84) British poet, The Newest Bath Guide (1974) 
To find previous Quotes of the Day look here 
winweb.com - Software and business services online to start and run a small business - free trial and 100+ [...]

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Successful Entrepreneurs � Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained 
�Just starting a company was a badge of courage, and the entrepreneur became an instant hero.�
Regis McKenna (b. 1939) US marketing entrepreneur & chairman of The McKenna Group, referring to high-technology industry entrepreneurs in 1990s, Relationship Marketing (1991) 
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Make Search Engines Your Friends

Learn how to boost web traffic with this introduction to SEO copywriting basics.

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Start Your Own Mail Order Business

6 tips to understanding the industry and clientele.

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UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up - 2009/02/27

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United Kingdom and Ireland:

Hoe lifestyle businesses are beating the recession: The recession has hit small businesses hard, but there are encouraging signs that many firms are bucking the trend [...]

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GolfTEC Drives Franchisees' Success

With quality training, marketing support and management technology, this golf franchise provides a proper follow through.

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What to Sell for Your Mail Order Business

Consider these things when picking out the products to mail to customers.

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Where Ideas Meet Investors

Entrepreneurs and major investors meet face to face at the Venture Capital Showcase.

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6 Components of a Bootstrap Business Plan

A business plan for a self-funded startup can be stripped down, but that makes it no less important.

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How to Raise Your First Round of Financing

Asheesh Advani offers three tips for raising cash with a second round in mind.


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Harness Your Fears and Let Them Guide You

These are scary times for most Americans, but fear can be useful to us entrepreneurs. In order to succeed in business, you need to be aware of the dangers, to understand what obstacles you might encounter so you are better prepared to meet them head on.


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Save on Your Franchise Startup

When starting your franchise, there are times when you should pay for convenience and efficiency, and times when you shouldn't.

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Crowdsourcing: Free Problem-Solving for Your Biz

Tapping the masses for brighter ideas and bigger margins

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RVCA: A Brand Like No Other

Learn how surf/skate label RVCA scores big by crafting a brand based on lifestyle.

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