Lindsay LaVine is a Chicago-based freelance writer who has worked for NBC and CNN.
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Marketing
5 Must-Know Public Speaking Tips for Introverts
Your fear of public speaking can hold you back. Try these tips to make it less intimidating.
Growth Strategies
5 Simple Ways to Get Your Customers to Listen to You
Cut though the noise with these techniques to create communications that educate and attract customers.
Entrepreneurs
The 17 Small Businesses That Made Oprah's Favorite Things for 2013
In year's past, landing on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list could turn an unknown business into an overnight success. Will this year's entrepreneurs be as lucky?
Technology
3 Common Facebook Myths -- Debunked
We get to the bottom of some recent business myths that are circulating the web.
Starting a Business
4 Lessons in Success From Millionaire Entrepreneurs
Three entrepreneurs share their stories of success (and failure) in building multi-million dollar companies.
Growth Strategies
3 Ways to Make Your Business More Efficient
Most inefficiencies at work come down to a lack of clarity. Here's how to address the three main culprits.
Marketing
The 4 Elements of an Irresistible Offer
Expert advice and inspiration from successful marketing campaigns.
Marketing
How to Take Control of Your Business' Online Reputation
Four tips you can implement today to improve your ratings on review sites.
Marketing
How Online Retailers Can Make More Money by Next Week
Incorporate these tips to your existing site to improve your cash flow quickly.
Growth Strategies
Legal Basics: What You Need to Know About the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
If you plan on running a contest, make sure your promotion is DMCA-compliant first.
Growth Strategies
How to Use Humor at Work Without Acting Like a Jerk
You may be the funniest person in the room, but keep these three tips in mind when using humor in the workplace.
Entrepreneurs
6 Dating Tips for the Single Entrepreneur
Think you don't have time to meet Mr. or Ms. Right while building your business? Think again.
Growth Strategies
How to Get Your Business on Reality TV
Think your business has what it takes to make great television? Apply to one of these eight shows for your chance at 15 minutes of fame.
Growth Strategies
7 Biggest Myths Business Owners Believe About Using Copyrighted Material
When it comes to copyright, how savvy are you? Here are the biggest misconceptions business-owners have about using copyrighted material.
Growth Strategies
How to Save Money When You Can't Unplug on an Overseas Vacation
If the idea of disconnecting from your business is unthinkable, follow this advice from travel experts on how to keep working no matter where you are.