Let’s face it. You’ve always wanted that iPhone so you got it when you had the chance. You probably used the rationale that it would be a tool for your business, and that kind of thinking is always good. But has the iPhone always been an invaluable tool for business? Perhaps not. With the new upgrade, iPhone 3.0, however, this phone has become “business-friendlier.”
One, you can now copy and paste. Yup, the older version didn’t have this feature, making it virtually useless for notes and ...
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Do you have children? How much did you spend on the last birthday party you threw for a child? If you are like many parents, you probably set aside a considerable amount of money to make your child happy on his or her special day. This is the norm, despite the economic downturn. In fact, there are still a lot of people who are willing to spend much on their children’s birthday party, thus the idea of a “kids’ party service.”
Working parents may not have the ...
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The news is everywhere; the fear prevalent. When news of the swine flu, or A1H1N1, virus came out, not too many people were concerned. After all, only limited areas were affected. However, it didn’t take long for the virus to spread and countries in all parts of the world are now having to deal with the virus. From Mexico to North America to Europe to Asia – everyone is trying to make sure that they do not contract the disease.
Perhaps of the biggest fears of business ...
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Let’s say you’ve decided to go for it and take out a small business loan. How do you go about it? Do you just jump into the water and take the offer that first comes along? While this might sound like a good idea, especially if you really really need the cash and you are having a hard time finding it. However, it makes better sense to take your time and make sure that you have chosen the right lender for your business.
Before you approach a ...
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So you’re having problems with your cash flow? Who isn’t? This does not mean, however, that you cannot solve your financial woes. There is help to be had, if you know how to get it. Here are some tips to get financing for your business.
Stay informed
Knowledge is power and knowing what is out there that can be useful can make the difference between failure and success. You have heard all about the Recovery Act. It is a real program, not just something that someone ...
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Did you know that we are currently celebrating Small Business Week? While we are in the middle of the week, you might want to check out the numerous resources available that might be of help to you. In fact, even if you are not able to attend an event during the week, there are a lot of blogs and sites that provide a live coverage of the various events.
I like one press release about the importance of maintaining communication, from PRWeb. Here are some rules ...
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In the last post, I shared some tips on how to create a successful business network. Part of creating a successful network is remembering the names of the people that you meet along the way. If you remember, my first tip was to be real and genuine. Naturally, knowing people’s names is part of this. Just imagine how you would feel if someone never remembered your name! So here are some tips to help you make sure that you do not forget the names of ...
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In these times, business owners need all they can have in order to become competitive, much less stay afloat. One of the things that you can expend your energies on is networking. After all, you never know what benefits you can reap from your business network. Here are some tips to help you create a business network successfully.
Be real
Networking has gotten so much flak because of one reason: people tend to put their best foot forward and forget about being genuine. In order to build a really successful network for your business, remember that being ...
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If you are a small business owner, you were probably overjoyed to hear about the government’s plan to help you out. This was announced some time ago, in the form of the stimulus package, which included shelling out money in loans. However, it seems that things are not going the way they were expected to. The news is that the money is not reaching the intended recipients.
The Orlando Sentinel recently ran a feature on this issue:
The parts of the federal government's stimulus program aimed ...
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Have you ever heard of Yelp? It is a web site that features various establishments and allows people to review them. They can give whatever kind of review they want – positive or negative.
It does not take a genius to figure out that Yelp holds potential for business owners, small or big. The good thing about Yelp is that it can help you gain publicity for your business. Of course, it is pretty obvious that this can work both ways – you can ...
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