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We have all heard the horror stories of big business pitted against small business.  The classic David and Goliath tale played out from Wall Street to Main Street with all kinds of financial causalities in their wake.  While the tales may differ, the moral is the same.  The big fish will always try to eat [...]

Time and attendance can be an issue for many businesses. No matter the size of the company, there are always discrepancies to be found in employees’ hours. One way to help streamline your efforts is by implementing a time and attendance system.
Time and attendance options come in all shapes and sizes. They [...]

With summer just around the corner, business can slow down as folks head to the cool country or go on vacation. However it doesn’t have to be a slow time of year for your business. Here are 7 hot marketing ideas that will keep your business humming all summer long!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen an increase in small-business marketing budgets in the last few weeks.
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More small businesses are realizing that they need to market and promote their services more than ever to get their piece of the consumer’s shrinking budget.
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After all, if you don’t get your name in front [...]

Customer service can be a touch situation for many people. Usually when people call these numbers it is because they either have a problem that needs fixed, they are angry or both. Having quality representatives who can handle varied situations can really make the difference.
Less Reps
Quantity isn’t always quality—especially when it comes to [...]

Just got this from a casting agent for NBC TV:
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Do you have an idea for America’s next great restaurant? Are you sitting on a billion dollar concept? If you think your restaurant idea has what it takes to go national and bring in millions of hungry Americans, read on…
From NBC and Magical Elves, the Emmy [...]

If you want to get some new business, here are three quick tips that may help you boost your customer-list fast…
1. Make A List. Check It Twice.
Look through all of your contacts and review the people you’ve met in your industry or at various conferences, local business meetings, presentations, etc. Then, make a list.
Research each of these [...]

A recent survey conducted by StartupNation’s friends at Wakefield Research for Brother® International, http://bit.ly/cIsNF5, indicated that small business owners “believe that stockpiling their cash now is the best strategy for survival.”
The survey also revealed ways that small business owners plan to make their businesses more efficient this year. To find out more, I interviewed Bruce [...]

Text messaging is becoming more prevalent everyday. How many people do you know who communicate via text? Chances are, it’s a large amount of people. Companies have taken notice and are now using texting for various uses some of which include:
• Coupons
• Gift card redemption
• Receiving to-go orders
• Reminding loyal customers of promotions
• Processing donations
Industries that seem [...]

Google recently announced that Facebook results will be integrated into real time search results. This means that having a Facebook Fan page can become a huge opportunity for business owners to increase their visibility and get found by new customers. But if you don’t have a Facebook Fan page for your business, you will miss out!

In this post, I’ve compiled a list of 7 Great Tips to market your business using your Facebook fan page. If you don’t know how to get your own Facebook Fan page, however, read this article first: How to create a Facebook Fan Page for Your Business.