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Monthly Archives: February 2009

Growth of On Line Sales

A recent study shows that 97% of small business owners are fearful about the economy but a large part of those concerned still plan on spending more money on advertising. The report shows that most of this increase will be targeted on line. Although some businesses will lift spending in areas, the research shows that [...]

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Tips For Hiring A Great Employee.

For a business owner, be it small or medium, when you hire that first employee, it’s a day of celebration. It means you are in a position to expand and make your business a stronger place. But before you choose the new employee, there are a few things you should consider. 1.Before bringing in candidates [...]

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Avoid Social Media Suicide!

In the previous blog entry I spoke about image and how important your internet image is. I recently made a new contact on Twitter with Bradley Will who had some fantastic tips on social media and he hit on many of the points that I was talking about. Check it out:

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Image IS Everything

There is an old campaign slogan that says “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That is a very true statement and an important rule for selling just about everything… including yourself! You wouldn’t meet a new client in ragged jeans and a sweatshirt or wear the same outfit two days [...]

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