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How Much Risk is Necessary to Grow Your Business

A business owner is thoroughly responsible for their own financial survival and possibly the financial survival of their employees. Business owners, for the most part, seem to be "risk takers", who really don't easily "go with the flow". They ar...

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A Thing of The Past or The Wave of The Future

The world of small businesses started crashing down in therecent past and continues to do so. Not long ago many homebusinesses were thriving, but now they're caving in to afaltering economy.Let's take, for example, handmade crafts. While c...

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Planning a website to market your home based business part2

Hello again!!In part1 of this article I covered defining the purpose of your website and planning it on paper.In this second part I will cover designing the page elements of your site. The look and feel of a site is very important, and it must convey...

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Does Your Spouse Know What You Are Doing

It can’t happen to you. You are immune to accidents and illness. Life will continue to go on just as it has been. However, the screeching of brakes could change that instantly.You have a thriving Internet business going. Your empire includes severa...

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Marketing Tips 1

This month we will deal with the issue, Where Can I Get Clients From? The following tips have come from a wide variety of sources; some from other successful businesses we know, some from our Home-Based and Small Business Support Group meetings and s...

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Downsizing Got You Scared Find Out If An Online Business Is For You!

Downsizing Got You Scared? Find Out If An Online Business Is For You!© 2002 Doug Parrhttp://www.smallbiz2000.comWith the economic downturn, you may be a bit weary about your current job situation. Thoughts of starting your own online business ar...

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Hooked On Books Write A Book Review For Your Target Audience

If you are burned out with writing how-to articles to promote your business then consider writing a book review. I recommend you write a review about a book you enjoyed that is related to your products or services. Your review, of course, will be cap...

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Powerful Networking Focus on building connections, not closing sales

You can find numerous references in the business literature about the importance of a company's mission. These sources emphasize that the mission is not to make a profit; that a profit is the outcome of and reward for fulfilling the mission. In ...

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Your Products Don`t Have To Be The Cheapest.

Don't Fight A "Cheapest Price" WarAs a business owner, you want people to spend money on yourbusiness rather they go and shop at other places. Because ofthe e-commerce boom, shoppers have too many choices thesedays. Your business must stand out ...

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Increase Customer Return with Contests and Sweepstakes

If customers are comparison shopping and your competitors' pricesare about the same as yours, many customers will buy at the lastplace they visit. It is simply more convenient.However, if theyregistered for a contest at your site or store, they ...

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