It’s easy to tell yourself that you know more than your competition, and in many cases, that’s probably true. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore the tactics and qualities they have. There’s a reason that you still call them “your competition” and not “the company I left in my dust years ago.”
Watch their practices. [...]

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Are you ready to explore the Internet on a safer, faster browser? That’s exactly what you’ll find when you download Google Chrome – Google’s free source answer to better Internet browsing.
I’m having a great time learning the cool new features that set this browser apart from the others. Here’s one of my personal favorites-the ability [...]

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Have you taken the leap into online networking? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on a great tool for building your online presence. Sites like LinkedIn, Ecademy and Xing offer professionals and business owners a chance to connect with thousands of other professionals. There are, however, some simple rules you MUST follow if you want to be a welcome presence in online communities.

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You’ve probably seen the ads yourself, “Quality Virtual Assistants, $3 per Hour.” Wouldn’t it be great if those ads were true? The truth, however, is that in outsourcing as in most other things, you get what you pay for.

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Defining a brand strategy is essential for all businesses and a task that many small business owners find daunting. To be successful in any economy or market, businesses need to have a defined niche and a sound strategy for how they are going to position themselves in the market place. Regardless of how [...]

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Now is the time to fulfill dreams and stay productive at what we all do best and are passionate about. Carpe diem! If you are one of the many being affected by restructuring and layoffs, now is the time to develop your ideas and sell online.

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You don’t need to invent a wheel to be an innovator. In fact, just creating a useful product or service makes you an innovator in my book! Innovators are those special people who are able to take an idea, test it, tweak it and put it out there for others to consume and criticize. Being an innovator is not for the faint or heart, but it is for the determined.

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Maximize sales for 2009 with an online shopping cart. If you have a website you need an online shopping cart! Online shopping carts are inexpensive, a great marketing tool, and a fantastic way for businesses of any size to easily sell online.

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One of the most important aspects of any business is its customer base. Here are five basic questions to help you find and market to your niche.

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Here in the US we’re getting ready for our big Turkey Day – Thanksgiving. I have a lot to give thanks for this year. I appreciate all of you who offered support and encouragement throughout the year, and I am certainly thankful for my dedicated team and delightful clients.
I especially enjoy Thanksgiving as a time [...]

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