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White Papers
Find Out What Your Customers Want And Expect...Before Your Competitors Do
Aug 2007
Satisfy your customers or someone else will. Your prospects and customers can give you important feedback, both directly and indirectly. Do you get, keep, and deserve your customers by finding out...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
3 Qualities Shared By All Great Logos
Aug 2007
Your visual identity is often the first thing that captures the attention of consumers. How does the designer visually communicate the essence of your brand and how do you know they've got it...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
Niche Marketing Is Your Key To Avoiding A Common Business Blunder
Aug 2007
Niche marketing occurs when you intentionally focus your marketing efforts on a targeted portion of the Internet or another similar market. These targeted portions, known as niche markets, provide...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
Home Business - Start Organized, Stay Organized, Save Time
Jun 2007
When you start a new home based business, it is easy to overlook or put off some of the boring mundane chores while you concentrate on building up your business. One such chore is creating a...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
Risking By Not Risking
Jun 2007
The author has often been asked, "What is the biggest mistake you've made in your business?" And the first one that comes to mind was not creating and selling products much sooner. He was in...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
How Unique Is Your Business?
Jun 2007
All business owners like to believe that their business is in someway unique or unlike any other business. At its core though, how different are small businesses really? Nearly all small...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
Business Reputation In Marketing
May 2007
Your businesses reputation is the most potent aspect regarding the long term success of the entirety of your business efforts. You reform your reputation each day with everyone your business...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
It's Time For Plan B: Brainstorming!
May 2007
Brainstorming is a special type of meeting, with its own ground rules, tempo and ethos. It's also an invaluable tool for idea generation, problem solving, innovation, teambuilding and creativity....
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
The Individual 401k - Big Business Benefits For The Home Business
Jun 2007
Major mutual fund and investment management companies now offer self employed individuals 401k plans that are easy to install and administer at very low cost. What's more independent contractors...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
After The Show: Self Analysis A Critical Component To Improve Performance
Jul 2007
Continual improvement is a goal for many exhibitors. Knowing that tradeshows can play an integral role in a company's marketing campaign, they're committed to doing the best job they can this year...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
Is It A Scam?
May 2007
You hear so much about scams on the internet. And rightly so, there are many dishonest situations out there. What is a scam? According to definitions listed on the web, a scam is a ploy to raise...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
5 Things You Must Have To Succeed In Affiliate Marketing
Aug 2007
The idea of being mere passengers on a ship meant to sail to the farthest points does not appeal to people who like to put their destiny into their own hands. They have the desire of maneuvering...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
The Technology Trap For Talking Takes A Toll
Aug 2007
A Harris Interactive survey for Whitepages.com released findings on what communication modes are most open to misunderstanding. Not surprisingly, 80% of adults found it most easy to misinterpret...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
6 Sales Myths Busted
Aug 2007
There are a lot of sales myths that not only diminish your chances of success, they also make selling more complicated and harder than necessary. Selling is, in fact, quite simple, provided you...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
7 Steps To Starting Your Business
Jul 2007
Finally decided to start a business. Now, from to start? This question comes up a lot and the author is always surprised by the "Words of wisdom" seasoned entrepreneurs give. Things like "Make a...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
Improve Customer Rapport With Improv!
Jul 2007
As we look for ways to improve our rapport with customers, clients and prospects let's cast our gaze to improv - improvisational behavior popularized by those whacky folks seen in drama classes,...
Provided by K. Clough
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White Papers
6 Steps To Avoid Being Manipulative
Aug 2007
Manipulation is all about controlling others for your own advantage. As a professional you definitely don't want people thinking you are manipulating them into buying your products and services....
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
7 Ways To Improve Your Company's Cash Flow
Sep 2007
One of the challenges of running a small business is dealing with the feast-or-famine nature. The author is talking not just about the flow of business, but also the flow of cash into and out of...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
10 Tips For Using Windows Instant Messaging For Business
Sep 2007
Instant messaging will benefit businesses that work in teams or on projects more than it will many retailers, independent professionals and others. Why? Because IM enhances collaboration, but does...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
4 Tech Must-Haves For A Mobile Office
Sep 2007
Productivity suffers when you're in an unfamiliar place, using gadgets that just don't feel right. The way a miniaturised laptop keyboard cramps your hands, or even the sensation of cellular...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Send SMS Via Outlook
Sep 2007
Now you can cut back on expensive mobile calls to employees on-the-road by sending SMS messages to their mobiles - using Outlook! This fantastic paid-service lets you send Instant SMS messages...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
3 Reasons To Sell Online (And 3 Reasons Not To!)
Sep 2007
For people who have run a physical shop for years, the idea of selling online can be both exciting and daunting. There's certainly a lot of mistakes to be made - but a lot of money to be had. In...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Small Business Database
Sep 2007
If your small business doesn't have a database, you could be missing out on some great marketing opportunities. One of the advantages of being a speaker is that you get to see how many different...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Profit From Customer Information
Sep 2007
Many customers reveal a lot of information about themselves - especially if you ask. But how can you store this info, and then tap into it to increase sales? "Debbie, your ideas sound wonderful,...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Enhance Customer Service With E-mail
Sep 2007
E-mail is a great vehicle, a workhorse if you will, that carries your message - rather than the phone, newspaper, mail, radio, TV or magazines. By tapping into its power you can help develop new...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Improve Sales Using E-mail
Sep 2007
This paper shares some great ideas for maximising your e-mail response rates with a few simple actions such as sending out timely reminder prompts and remembering to say thanks! As the author has...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Reduce Costs Using E-mail
Sep 2007
Doing a good, value-packed, reader-focused, you-standing-in-their shoes online newsletter can be one of the best business decisions you'll ever make. It will do all those things that marketers say...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Networking In A Nutshell
Sep 2007
Networking is a powerful tool and an integral part of business development and your professional development. Some people have the knack and are excellent networkers, whilst many of us find...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Build Meaningful Customer Relationships
Sep 2007
As any business owner understands it's far easier to keep existing clients than it is to find new ones. However, keeping clients is not always as easy as it seems. If you don't have a planned...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Give Them Online Service With A Smile
Sep 2007
Great customer service online begins and ends with empowering customers to help themselves. Your goal is to enable customers to find information from your business quickly and easily without...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
How To Read Between The Clicks
Sep 2007
Understanding how people navigate through your website is critical to creating a valuable online experience. This paper explains how you can improve your website. By analysing the way visitors...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Build A Small Business Database
Sep 2007
In order to send out his marketing postcards, small business operator Keir Wells, needed to get his database sorted first. This paper explains how he did it using Outlook 2003's newest addition:...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Prepare Campaign Collateral
Sep 2007
To tackle the company overview, the author used the letterhead template he previously developed using Word 2003. This is an important document as it will be used the most in this campaign. Small...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
8 Reasons Your Business Needs A Small Business Server
Sep 2007
The words "Server" (a computer that provides services, commands and centralised management to workstation computers, called "Clients") and "Network" used to conjure images of big computer rooms...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Spam Fighting Tips
Sep 2007
If you have an e-mail address then the chances are pretty good that you're receiving your fair share of spam. But while people wail on about the insidious spam threat, a little bit of education is...
Provided by Microsoft
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Presentations
Seeds Of Innovation
Oct 2007
This presentation explains the Seeds of Innovation.
Provided by SlideShare
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Presentations
The Idea Generator
Oct 2007
This presentation explains the Idea Generator.
Provided by SlideShare
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Presentations
Thinking With Your Soul
Oct 2007
This presentation explains how to think with the soul.
Provided by SlideShare
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Presentations
Working With Emotional Intelligence
Oct 2007
This presentation explains how to work with Emotional Intelligence.
Provided by SlideShare
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White Papers
The Seven Secrets Of A Successful Home Business
Oct 2007
Work from home. These days it seems as though everyone is talking about these three words. If you don't understand the critical factors that make a home business successful, you will fail to find...
Provided by Jobseekersadvice
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Case Studies
Dairy Farmer Profits From Grade A SCORE Advice
Aug 2007
In 2001, Robert Shatto thought a lot about getting out of the dairy business. Depressed milk prices had forced many of his friends to give up their herds of cows. With losses mounting, Shatto...
Provided by SCORE
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Case Studies
SCORE Counselors Dish Out Some Good Advice To Aspiring Restaurant Owner
Aug 2007
An experienced chef, Jimmy Wu had long dreamed of opening his own Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. He thought his moment arrived when he had an opportunity to purchase an existing business in a...
Provided by SCORE
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Case Studies
Entrepreneur Turns Innovative Concept Into Successful Business With SCORE's Help
Aug 2007
After years of experience in taxes, stocks and insurance, Rebecca found she was no longer comfortable with the sales focus of many financial service providers. So she decided to begin offering her...
Provided by SCORE
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Case Studies
Coffee Company Survives Thievery With SCORE's Help in Clinton, NY
Aug 2007
Kevin LaPlante, the former welder's idea for a gourmet coffee shop and bistro had been perking along nicely. He had an ideal location, a unique product, and a growing number of loyal customers....
Provided by SCORE
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Case Studies
New Owners Keep Their Company Going & Growing In Portland, OR
Aug 2007
October 1999 was not a good month for Medical Specialty Solutions of Portland, OR. The company, which provided billing, collection, and other support services for area physician groups, learned...
Provided by SCORE
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Case Studies
SCORE'S Team Approach Turns Entrepreneur's Debt Solution Into Success
Aug 2007
In the fall of 2001, Eric Pender came up with an idea to help individuals dealing with debt problems. His company, to be called CuraDebt, would either arrange payment plans with the clients'...
Provided by SCORE
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Case Studies
SCORE Helps Atlanta, GA Entrepreneur Get Accounts Receivable Business Off The Ground
Aug 2007
With more than16 years in the accounts receivable field, Stanley Brown knew he wanted to work for himself. In December 2001, he launched Collectronix International, an Atlanta-based company...
Provided by SCORE
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White Papers
Inventoritis Exposed: Building A Solid Bridge Between Marketing And Engineering
Jun 2007
Inventoritis, a largely psychological disorder, is a root cause of the vast amounts of money spent on innovation R&D leading to no direct correlation between R&D spending and sales growth,...
Provided by Atomica Creative
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White Papers
A Stream Processor Development Platform
Jun 2007
This paper describes a hardware and software platform for developing streaming applications. Programmers write stream programs in high-level languages, and a set of software tools maps these...
Provided by Stanford University
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White Papers
6 Tips For Launching A Business Overseas
Jun 2007
Some businesses think around the block. Some set their sights a bit further. At some point, it's possible that you've considered an overseas business. Perhaps you've been pondering relocating...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Get An 'A' In Researching A Business Idea
Jun 2007
This white paper is a homework assignment for any would-be entrepreneur. Only the grade you'll get at end of this class determines whether your business succeeds or goes belly up. The assignment...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
7 Tips For Buying A Business
Jun 2007
My classic picture of the small-business entrepreneur is of someone who goes through the expense, sweat and toil of starting a retail establishment. On opening day, this person spends much of his...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
7 Signs Of An Entrepreneur
Jun 2007
It takes an entrepreneurial fire in your belly to start a business - and make it succeed - and not everyone has it. How do you know if you have what it takes to start a business? There's really no...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Want To Start A Business? 7 Ways To Follow The Money
Jun 2007
Every would-be entrepreneur needs to consider these two questions: First, how do you know your business idea is a good one? And, second, if you don't have an idea, but seriously want to start your...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Tap Into Teen Entrepreneurs
Jun 2007
Tap into teen entrepreneurs - and maybe find the next million-dollar business idea. The all-American passion for invention is finding new fuel these days. Call it the little engine of can-do: More...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Top 3 Businesses To Start Now
Jun 2007
No matter how much you learn about starting a business, there's really only one factor that will make or break the enterprise: Your passion to do it. You need to love what you do. You must be...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
My Worst Small Business Mistakes
Jun 2007
If you've been in business for very long, you've made mistakes. In fact, the longer you're in business, the more mistakes you'll make. It's just that the ratio of good decisions to bad ones...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
5 Year-End Tax Strategies That Pay Off Year Round
Jun 2007
Few Tax professionals always talk about how tax planning should be a year-round activity. But the fact is that many people think about taxes only toward the end of the year or near when their...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Hard-To-Figure Rules For Taxing Software
Jun 2007
So you've just purchased software for your business, and you want to know how to treat those purchases for tax purposes? Don't be sorry you asked. It can get cumbersome. If the software is bundled...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
7 Tips For Hiring A Tax Pro
Jun 2007
You should interview a tax pro before you hire him or her - just as you'd interview a lawyer, architect, doctor or any other professional. Sure, you're not an expert in the field, but you can...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Tax Strategies For Major Business Expenses
Jun 2007
In a simpler tax world that we can only imagine, the way small businesses write off major expenses would be, well, a lot simpler. You'd deduct the costs of all your major purchases in the same...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Travel Expense Deduction Strategies
Jun 2007
When you hit the road for business trips, you have to know the rules for deducting your hotel and meal expenses. While the rules haven't changed much lately, they're still a little tricky. There...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
5 Frequent Tax And Bookkeeping Mistakes
Jun 2007
The U.S. tax code is so complicated that it's no surprise many small businesses and individuals make mistakes in their bookkeeping and filing. Take it from a tax professional. In this paper you...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
6 Signs You Don't Need A Tax Pro
Jun 2007
We know how to do a lot of repairs around the house and how to work on computer, but well often spend the money on a professional repairman or tech expert instead. We figure a pro that does...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
6 Secrets Tax Pros Won't Share
Jun 2007
More than half of you will pay some tax pro to prepare your tax returns this year, according to statistics from the IRS. Tax pro also talk to other tax professionals from around the country....
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
When A PC At Home Isn't A Home PC
Jun 2007
While computers used solely in a home office or other business setting are not considered listed property, there has been at least one tax court case in which a taxpayer's deduction for computer...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Good Reasons To Have Both: A Bookkeeper And A Tax Pro
Jun 2007
It's tempting for small-business owners to want to handle their own bookkeeping and tax preparation. After all, there is a lot of excellent accounting software out there to help them. And many...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
5 Key Tax Code Changes Affecting Small Businesses
Jun 2007
There's also a lot in this tax bill - formally known as the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 - that applies to small businesses. While some of the changes simplify tax issues for small...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
How To Write Off Your Startup Costs
Jun 2007
One of the basic financial principals of being in business is your revenues can be offset against your expenses. Sure, some expenses, like meals and entertainment, may be only partially...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Get Ready For Your 2005 Tax Return
Jun 2007
Tax season doesn't have to be something that small business owners dread. If your tax preparation firm also handles your company's bookkeeping, then you'll want to be sure that you've turned all...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Why New Tax Bill Helps Small Businesses
Jun 2007
The tax bill passed by the House and Senate in May of 2006 is good news for small businesses that plan to spend significant sums on equipment and other property in the next few years. However,...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Why Retirement Plans Remain A Good Deal
Jun 2007
Retirement plans give employees the chance to set aside some of their wages tax-deferred, producing an immediate benefit in terms of reducing current taxable income and income taxes. Employers get...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Wills Can Save Your Business
Jun 2007
You should have an up-to-date will. You know you need a will, if for no other reason than you are going to keep hearing this message from nags like me. And the need for a current will becomes...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Private Companies: 4 Lessons From Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Jun 2007
Many public companies subject to the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 aren't happy with the increased paperwork and the higher compliance costs that have come with the legislation....
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Collect On Debt: 5 Ways To Make Them Pay
Jun 2007
You thought you had been so careful, so very prudent. A customer, perhaps even a supplier, seemed so above-board, so solvent, so trustworthy. But you've been left high and dry. Maybe a client owes...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Hiring A Lawyer? 5 Questions To Ask
Jun 2007
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, and neither is ignorance of lawyers. If you hire an attorney to help you with a business or personal matter, and end up having a bad experience, you really have...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Avoid A Bad Lawyer: 7 Tips
Jun 2007
An attorney who is difficult to work with or provides shoddy legal advice can magnify an already touchy relationship. To illustrate: What would you do if a partnership went sour and the lawyer...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Protect Your Good Name With A Trademark
Jun 2007
A trademark helps you retain the goodwill that has been built up around your business, and helps prevent consumers from mixing up similar products or services. At least, that's the way it's...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
7 Good Reasons To Call A Lawyer
Jun 2007
For many small-business owners, contacting an attorney is akin to opening a faucet - everything gushes out but little comes back in return, short of a hefty water bill. OK, so this analogy is a...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Small Companies Paying Big For The Sins Of Enron
Jun 2007
Entrepreneurs planning to take their ventures public must come to grips with an unfortunate fact of life after Enron. Small businesses are being made to pay disproportionately for the sins of the...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Niche Marketing Is Your Key To Avoiding A Common Business Blunder
Aug 2007
Niche marketing occurs when you intentionally focus your marketing efforts on a targeted portion of the Internet or another similar market. These targeted portions, known as niche markets, provide...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
Home Business - Start Organized, Stay Organized, Save Time
Jun 2007
When you start a new home based business, it is easy to overlook or put off some of the boring mundane chores while you concentrate on building up your business. One such chore is creating a...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
Risking By Not Risking
Jun 2007
The author has often been asked, "What is the biggest mistake you've made in your business?" And the first one that comes to mind was not creating and selling products much sooner. He was in...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
How Unique Is Your Business?
Jun 2007
All business owners like to believe that their business is in someway unique or unlike any other business. At its core though, how different are small businesses really? Nearly all small...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
Business Reputation In Marketing
May 2007
Your businesses reputation is the most potent aspect regarding the long term success of the entirety of your business efforts. You reform your reputation each day with everyone your business...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
It's Time For Plan B: Brainstorming!
May 2007
Brainstorming is a special type of meeting, with its own ground rules, tempo and ethos. It's also an invaluable tool for idea generation, problem solving, innovation, teambuilding and creativity....
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
The Individual 401k - Big Business Benefits For The Home Business
Jun 2007
Major mutual fund and investment management companies now offer self employed individuals 401k plans that are easy to install and administer at very low cost. What's more independent contractors...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
After The Show: Self Analysis A Critical Component To Improve Performance
Jul 2007
Continual improvement is a goal for many exhibitors. Knowing that tradeshows can play an integral role in a company's marketing campaign, they're committed to doing the best job they can this year...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
Is It A Scam?
May 2007
You hear so much about scams on the internet. And rightly so, there are many dishonest situations out there. What is a scam? According to definitions listed on the web, a scam is a ploy to raise...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
5 Things You Must Have To Succeed In Affiliate Marketing
Aug 2007
The idea of being mere passengers on a ship meant to sail to the farthest points does not appeal to people who like to put their destiny into their own hands. They have the desire of maneuvering...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
The Technology Trap For Talking Takes A Toll
Aug 2007
A Harris Interactive survey for Whitepages.com released findings on what communication modes are most open to misunderstanding. Not surprisingly, 80% of adults found it most easy to misinterpret...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
6 Sales Myths Busted
Aug 2007
There are a lot of sales myths that not only diminish your chances of success, they also make selling more complicated and harder than necessary. Selling is, in fact, quite simple, provided you...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
7 Steps To Starting Your Business
Jul 2007
Finally decided to start a business. Now, from to start? This question comes up a lot and the author is always surprised by the "Words of wisdom" seasoned entrepreneurs give. Things like "Make a...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
Improve Customer Rapport With Improv!
Jul 2007
As we look for ways to improve our rapport with customers, clients and prospects let's cast our gaze to improv - improvisational behavior popularized by those whacky folks seen in drama classes,...
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
6 Steps To Avoid Being Manipulative
Aug 2007
Manipulation is all about controlling others for your own advantage. As a professional you definitely don't want people thinking you are manipulating them into buying your products and services....
Provided by K. Clough
-
White Papers
7 Ways To Improve Your Company's Cash Flow
Sep 2007
One of the challenges of running a small business is dealing with the feast-or-famine nature. The author is talking not just about the flow of business, but also the flow of cash into and out of...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
10 Tips For Using Windows Instant Messaging For Business
Sep 2007
Instant messaging will benefit businesses that work in teams or on projects more than it will many retailers, independent professionals and others. Why? Because IM enhances collaboration, but does...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
How To Manage Remote Employees
Sep 2007
Successful long-distance collaboration requires effective management. Employees need their supervisor's help in prioritising work and in locating the resources they need to do their jobs well....
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
4 Tech Must-Haves For A Mobile Office
Sep 2007
Productivity suffers when you're in an unfamiliar place, using gadgets that just don't feel right. The way a miniaturised laptop keyboard cramps your hands, or even the sensation of cellular...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Send SMS Via Outlook
Sep 2007
Now you can cut back on expensive mobile calls to employees on-the-road by sending SMS messages to their mobiles - using Outlook! This fantastic paid-service lets you send Instant SMS messages...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
3 Reasons To Sell Online (And 3 Reasons Not To!)
Sep 2007
For people who have run a physical shop for years, the idea of selling online can be both exciting and daunting. There's certainly a lot of mistakes to be made - but a lot of money to be had. In...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Small Business Database
Sep 2007
If your small business doesn't have a database, you could be missing out on some great marketing opportunities. One of the advantages of being a speaker is that you get to see how many different...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Profit From Customer Information
Sep 2007
Many customers reveal a lot of information about themselves - especially if you ask. But how can you store this info, and then tap into it to increase sales? "Debbie, your ideas sound wonderful,...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Enhance Customer Service With E-mail
Sep 2007
E-mail is a great vehicle, a workhorse if you will, that carries your message - rather than the phone, newspaper, mail, radio, TV or magazines. By tapping into its power you can help develop new...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Improve Sales Using E-mail
Sep 2007
This paper shares some great ideas for maximising your e-mail response rates with a few simple actions such as sending out timely reminder prompts and remembering to say thanks! As the author has...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Reduce Costs Using E-mail
Sep 2007
Doing a good, value-packed, reader-focused, you-standing-in-their shoes online newsletter can be one of the best business decisions you'll ever make. It will do all those things that marketers say...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Networking In A Nutshell
Sep 2007
Networking is a powerful tool and an integral part of business development and your professional development. Some people have the knack and are excellent networkers, whilst many of us find...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Build Meaningful Customer Relationships
Sep 2007
As any business owner understands it's far easier to keep existing clients than it is to find new ones. However, keeping clients is not always as easy as it seems. If you don't have a planned...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Give Them Online Service With A Smile
Sep 2007
Great customer service online begins and ends with empowering customers to help themselves. Your goal is to enable customers to find information from your business quickly and easily without...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
How To Read Between The Clicks
Sep 2007
Understanding how people navigate through your website is critical to creating a valuable online experience. This paper explains how you can improve your website. By analysing the way visitors...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Build A Small Business Database
Sep 2007
In order to send out his marketing postcards, small business operator Keir Wells, needed to get his database sorted first. This paper explains how he did it using Outlook 2003's newest addition:...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Prepare Campaign Collateral
Sep 2007
To tackle the company overview, the author used the letterhead template he previously developed using Word 2003. This is an important document as it will be used the most in this campaign. Small...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
8 Reasons Your Business Needs A Small Business Server
Sep 2007
The words "Server" (a computer that provides services, commands and centralised management to workstation computers, called "Clients") and "Network" used to conjure images of big computer rooms...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Spam Fighting Tips
Sep 2007
If you have an e-mail address then the chances are pretty good that you're receiving your fair share of spam. But while people wail on about the insidious spam threat, a little bit of education is...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Presentations
Seeds Of Innovation
Oct 2007
This presentation explains the Seeds of Innovation.
Provided by SlideShare
-
Presentations
The Idea Generator
Oct 2007
This presentation explains the Idea Generator.
Provided by SlideShare
-
Presentations
Thinking With Your Soul
Oct 2007
This presentation explains how to think with the soul.
Provided by SlideShare
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Presentations
Working With Emotional Intelligence
Oct 2007
This presentation explains how to work with Emotional Intelligence.
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White Papers
The Seven Secrets Of A Successful Home Business
Oct 2007
Work from home. These days it seems as though everyone is talking about these three words. If you don't understand the critical factors that make a home business successful, you will fail to find...
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Webcasts
One Great Idea: Creative Sourcing For Green Innovation - Alexis Ringwald
Feb 2011
In this webcast, the presenter discusses how social media, youth, and new forms of entrepreneurship are revolutionizing the way companies source innovations in cleantech, climate and sustainability.
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