Archive for June 18th, 2009
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Recession - Are YOU Having a ‘Self-Pity’ Party? - Or - Are YOU Going to Make Things Happen For Yourself?
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
I just read in local newspaper about the Depression Era of 1929 thru 1941 or close. Yes, I said 1941 because there was over 10% unemployment for that long a period of time…and as high as 25%.
History tells us that President Roosevelt never did succeed in getting our country out of the 1929 Recession. It [...] -
Business Sellers - Avoid These Ten Mistakes
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Selling your business is the most important business transaction you will ever make. Mistakes in this process can greatly erode your transaction proceeds. Do not spend twenty years of your toil and skill building your business like a pro only to exit like an amateur. Below are ten common mistakes to avoid:
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Using the Internet to Make Your Small Business Thrive
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
A brutal fact of starting your own business is that most similar business models are doomed to failure. Unfortunately, a very large percentage of small businesses struggle to get up and running, only to see failure within their first year. Of those businesses that were lucky enough to make it through their first year, about [...]
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Cheap Ways to Motivate Your Team
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
In a recession, keeping morale high is essential.
To grow during the sagging economy, Blue Fountain Media first needed to motivate its employees. Without spending a dime, the New York City-based website design and marketing firm launched a public recognition forum for its valuable team members.
Employees’ best work is featured on a company blog, and staffers [...]