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Big Awards and 5 other people answered this question

What is the most effective way to engage with new potential customers?

There are 3 simple ways to engage today’s buyers that should always be remembered, regardless of your platform.
1. Have a voice, meaning buyers want to hear about you (your company, your products, your employees) in your own words.
2. Show your value. We write ... more

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Dan Ashby answered this question

Smart or Not: Starting a business with a friend?

I really want to share my thoughts on this since a few of mine are considering the idea. No - I don't think it is a good idea to start a business with your friend or a group of friends most especially if it is ... more

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Feb. 29, 2012

Bill Blake and 5 other people answered this question

What are the characteristics of a great CEO?

The characteristics of a great CEO are, mainly, the values that build trust:
• Acceptance: Who you are is okay with me
• Openness: Gives and asks for feedback freely
• Congruence: I say what I mean and mean what I say
• Reliability: I ... more

Feb. 5, 2012

Melissa Mercer-Tachick asked a question

So I'm bringing a product to market...what happens now?

Dec. 14, 2011

Ellen Naylor answered this question

What shouldn't you do when writing a business plan?

Take too long to write it that you lose momentum and excitement about starting your business. Sometimes people take too much comfort in creating the process and analyzing where they're going to go, and not enough time "getting there."
Another mistake is not writing a business ... more

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Oct. 27, 2011

AVINASH INGLE asked a question

How do I start a Music Class?

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Sept. 4, 2011

Maria Marsala and 3 other people commented on a brief

Let Go a Little and Help Your Business Grow

Denise,
Often family members are the last folks people in business are willing to listen to. As a start, I make sure that my clients take 1 day with their spouse/partner and put aside other time for the rest of their family. I ask the ... more

Aug. 10, 2011

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Leadership in Business - What Example Are You Setting?

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Improving Business Owner to Banker Communications - 3 Tips

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March 30, 2011

Josh Tong and 2 other people answered this question

What are some things to look out for in buying a franchise?

Hello Fareed,
I've got some connections in the franchise sector that I would be happy to introduce you to if that would be helpful. Once you find a good franchise opportunity I can also help you get funding for you business. Send me an email if ... more

March 25, 2011

Manuel Jaffrin and 14 other people answered this question

Small business ERP?

When choosing an integrated ERP suite you must look into these three essential questions: 1) What is the initial cost. It will likely include subscription + migration cost + business process re-engineering + add-on costs + consulting fees for more complex implementations 2) What are ... more

March 21, 2011

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Which financial blogs/bloggers do you follow/read?

Jan. 19, 2011

Barry Zweibel and 1 other person answered this question

Do you allow your employees to take personal calls & texts during work hours?

Three thoughts on this:
Thought One: Do you call and text your employees AFTER work hours -- or while they're on personal/vacation days, at conferences/seminars, during their lunch breaks, etc. -- about work-related stuff?
Thought Two: When you -- or customers, clients, co-workers, Big Dogs, etc. -- ... more

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