Business Lessons from “Follow the Other Hand”

The book "Follow Your Other Hand" cleverly uses magic to explain how a business can use strategy and innovation to shake up tired assumptions and practices.

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5 Basic Rules of Internet Marketing

We have used a variety of methods on internet marketing to attract and retain visitors to our site. Some worked; some didn’t. Here are 5 basic rules of internet marketing.

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How to Use Marketing to Beat Your Competitors

The key to success is to know your competition and understand the obstacles you need to overcome. Learn how to beat your biggest competitor by marketing your business effectively

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How to Create a Killer Business Plan

You've got the idea, now package it well. The way you present your company and vision determines whether you get the right financial partners and the right deal.

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How to Win a Big Account and Sell to Big Companies

Winning a huge account can be an important step in the success of your new startup business. The big accounts – whether you are looking for your product to be widely distributed or a big corporation using your services – are usually the largest and most profitable accounts. However, selling to big companies is tough. Big corporate clients typically look for a strong brand and/or wide customer portfolio – neither of which your startup possesses. Plus, there’s so much competition at that level as everyone, including other big companies or well-established brands, wants to get that business. In fact, it

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Lessons from the Success of Starbucks

Small businesses may not have the resources to duplicate Starbucks' winning strategy of opening a store at every corner, but there are some factors that small businesses can do to emulate the success of Starbucks.

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Develop a Corporate Marketing Kit

In your corporate marketing kit, you will have guidelines for different types of advertising. Set yourself up for success and develop a corporate marketing kit for your business.

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No-Cash Strategies to Start or Grow a Business

It takes money to start a business or expand an existing operation. But as a growing number of people are discovering, it IS possible to start or grow a business using none of your own cash.

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10 Must-Have Qualities for New Entrepreneurs

There are 10 key qualities that are absolutely necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed. Some of these you may already have as a part of your personality while some will need to be developed consciously.

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10 Tips on How to Save Time

Here are ten time saving techniques to get at least one more hour out of your day of additional productive time. Learn how to save time.

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How to Sell to a Big Company

Selling to a big company and getting their corporate accounts can be a huge boost to your small business' bottom line. In this interview with author Jill Konrath, learn how to successfully sell to big companies and boost your bottom line.

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5 Actions You Must Take to Assure a Successful Invention

When you have a new idea for a product or service, here are 5 crucial actions you must take. Learn how to be an inventor and create a successful invention.

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