January 27, 2012

Sam Franklin: Starting a Business from College Dorm Room

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Learn about young entrepreneur Sam Franklin and how he started the electronic invitation business Greenvelope.com from his college dorm room.

10 Unique and Creative Business Ideas

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Business ideas can come from everywhere. It can come from observing other people – what they like and what they need — that are not currently being addressed in the marketplace. Here are some interesting and creative business ideas for a small or home-based business entrepreneur.

Comparison of Peachtree and QuickBooks for Small Business Owners

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QuickBooks and Peachtree are the two most popular accounting programs for small businesses. Learn the differences between these two accounting softwares

6 Do’s and Don’ts of Using an iPad on a Sales Call

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Do you now own an iPad or other type of tablet and you’re wondering if you should use it on a sales call. Here are 6 quick rules to consider.

Square: Making it Easy to Accept Credit Card Payments

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Square allows you to collect credit card payments through your mobile phone and iPad devices. The company is shaping up as a viable alternative for small businesses, with its ease of use and friendlier fee structure. Learn whether Square is a good option for you.

How to Grow Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

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Recession may be over, but times remain challenging, especially for small businesses. To survive these uncertain times, here are some strategies to consider to grow your business.

Go Ahead and Fire Your Customer

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We all have at least one – a highly demanding customer. Despite everything we do for them, we are simply are not making any money from them. These unprofitable customers affects your bottom line profit. Learn how to deal with unprofitable customers.

What to Say on Twitter, Facebook and Other Social Media Sites?

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This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Social Media Marketing Tips

When it comes to social media, one of the first questions asked by home business entrepreneurs is: “What will I say on Twitter or Facebook? How will I use these social media sites?” Hint: it’s not conversations, but quality content.

80 Questions to Ask When Starting a Business

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Starting a business requires careful planning and understanding what you can do to address the need of the market. However, it is not easy. There are a number of things that you need to consider. If you are thinking of starting a business, here is a comprehensive list of questions you need to ask yourself to help you plan, think through, and operate your business successfully.

Understanding the Mobile Market and How It Impacts Your Business

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We are in the midst of the greatest technological paradigm shift since the advent of the Internet itself: The Mobile Revolution. Learn about the mobile market and how going mobile impacts your business.

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