The trend watchers at MSN's Business on Main have been following a few industries to see if they will pick up. In "Is One of these Business Ideas the Next Big Thing?" there are 4 trends that could translate into a new business for you. From service-based businesses to new food ventures, one of these ideas may fit your market.
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Social Media Tip: Fill Out Your Profile
Today I bring you a simple, but often overlooked, social media Facebook tip: fill out your profile! If you are a small business owner who would like to grow a base of clients and partners, this tip is for you!
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7 Tips for Part-time Business Owners
Learn 7 ways you can balance your part-time business with your full-time job and be successful at both.
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Do You Know How to Take a Break?
Many entrepreneurs burn the midnight oil, but when is it too much?
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Is Being a “Nice Girl” Hurting Your Business?
Frohlinger and Frankel identify 5 traps that can keep women entrepreneurs from achieving their full growth potential and 5 antidotes for overcoming them. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls in your own business.
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Mobile Marketing for Small Businesses
While mobile marketing may sound extremely expensive and technical, with the help of mobile marketing firms, it's something even the smallest company can explore. View this video to learn how catching customers on the go can be easier than you think.
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It’s June! Do You Know Where Your Goals Are?
It's June 2011 now. How have your goals been holding up? If you're one of those entrepreneurs who feels like your new year's business resolutions went out the window, hope is not lost. Here's what you can do to get back on track.
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Innovation: The Social Purpose Business
Looking for a business that does more than increase the bottom line? Read on how to start a company with a social purpose.
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Stop Procrastinating! Maximize Your To-Do List
If you find yourself struggling to complete the much needed tasks to grow your business, I offer you a solution: create a to-do list! Stop putting off until tomorrow what can be done today.
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The Danger of Price Promotions
When your only marketing strategy is lowering your price, be on the lookout for these negative consequences.
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Top 3 Keys to Bootstrapping Your Startup
Adam Hoeksema, Founder and CEO of ExecutivePlan, shares the top 3 keys to bootstrapping your startup business.
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How to Attract C-Suite Level Clients Via Email
In this age of technology, many entrepreneurs rely on email as the primary method of communication with potential clients, current customers and prospects. However, when you’re working to get your foot in the door of a sales prospect, it can be tough to break through a cluttered email inbox. This …
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Bootstrapping 101: Why Your Startup Doesn’t Need Outside Investment
Today’s guest blog is by Adam Hoeksema, Founder and CEO of ExecutivePlan. Adam is the author of a blog which assists entrepreneurs in the process of writing powerful business plan executive summaries, preparing stand-out elevator pitches, and hurdling the many obstacles encountered during the startup phase of a business. His …
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Managing the Message: How to Protect Your Online Brand – Teleseminar
Do you realize that most of your potential customers and strategic partners are Googling both you and your business online? This training is for entrepreneurs who want to learn how to manage what’s being said about them on the World Wide Web. While you cannot control everything, I’m going to …
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Make Your Web Site a Daily Destination
Want your web site to be visited everyday by potential customers? View this video by SmallBusinessNewz to learn how to make your site a daily destination. More SmallBusinessNewz Videos
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Credit Card Processing is a Must for Small Businesses
Have you ever thought about accepting credit cards for your business? The days of only accepting cash, checks and money orders are gone. Our guest author, Phillip Parker, shows how easy it can be for you to start taking credit cards as a form of payment for your business today. …
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