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The Power of Praise in Business -- and How to Do it Right

The Power of Praise in Business -- and How to Do it Right

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The Esquire guy gives a nod to the power of praise in the workplace -- and makes it clear there are lessons to be learned in both giving and receiving the proverbial pat on the back
January 27, 2012 in Managing Employees
Tips for Hiring the Best Employees

Tips for Hiring the Best Employees

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Follow these suggestions to simplify the interviewing process and help make sure it turns up the best candidates.
January 26, 2012 in Hiring Center
What the State of the Union Address May Hold for Small Businesses

What the State of the Union Address May Hold for Small Businesses

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Here is a rundown of what small business owners and advocates hope to hear from President Obama as he addresses the nation tonight.
January 24, 2012 in Go Forward
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Calling All Independent Merchants

Calling All Independent Merchants

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From now until Thanksgiving, tell us about one item that you sell that is the perfect gift for someone special. We'll consider it for our upcoming Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide.
November 1, 2011 in Grow Your Business
Co-creation: How to Harness It For Your Business

Co-creation: How to Harness It For Your Business

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Co-creation is turning consumerism into teamwork, enabling buyers to be part of a company's innovation.
July 26, 2011 in Magazine
Ways Inventors Can Get Stuff Made

Ways Inventors Can Get Stuff Made

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Maybe you don't want to give up the rights to your brilliant idea. We understand. Here are some options for inventors.
July 26, 2011 in Grow Your Business
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Borders' Demise

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Borders' Demise

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Borders is moving to liquidate its 400 remaining stores. Here are four reasons why the giant bookseller went bust.
July 21, 2011 in Grow Your Business
A Competition Roundup for Entrepreneurs

A Competition Roundup for Entrepreneurs

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Looking to score some loot for your business? Check out these four contests for entrepreneurs and small-business owners.
July 19, 2011 in Grow Your Business
For Entrepreneurs, This Summer's No Day at the Beach

For Entrepreneurs, This Summer's No Day at the Beach

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Less than half of business owners plan to take even one week of vacation this summer. While you're at it, here's how to occupy your time.
July 15, 2011 in Lifestyle
Under-30 Treps in the Washington Spotlight

Under-30 Treps in the Washington Spotlight

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The question of how to help small-businesses boost sales is so divisive that many are now looking to the young for answers.
July 13, 2011 in Grow Your Business
Why the Small Business Loan Fund is Falling Short

Why the Small Business Loan Fund is Falling Short

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Many initially praised the small-business fund that would make $30 billion available to small banks to loan out businesses, but funds haven't yet been disbursed. Here are the reasons for the holdup.
June 23, 2011 in Financing
Climbing on the Social Media IPO Bandwagon

Climbing on the Social Media IPO Bandwagon

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The latest tech companies to go public have seen their share prices sink. Here's what the trend means for future tech IPOs.
June 23, 2011 in Grow Your Business
Indicators Point to a Small-Business Rebound (Infographic)

Indicators Point to a Small-Business Rebound (Infographic)

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Evidence is growing that the nation's small companies may be on a comeback.
May 30, 2011 in Grow Your Business
Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps

Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps

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Here are three reasons why micro-borrowers do better than owners who've borrowed from a traditional bank.
May 20, 2011 in Financing
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