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Online marketing has evolved. People don’t want sales pitches. Learn some effective ways to actually interact and engage with your customers online.

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National Small Business Week

Daily News Round-up

by Andrea Vedder on June 18, 2013

National Small Business Week, increasing confidence, sales consultants and “speed dating for businesses” are in the news on June 18, 2013.

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The financial metrics you need to get your business off the ground

Imagine piloting an airplane: you taxi to the runway, prepare for takeoff, and as you’re rapidly speeding up to get airborne you notice a construction crew frantically working to build out the rest of the runway.

This just about sums up the financial stress of being an entrepreneur. While a certain amount of discomfort is just part of the lifestyle, being able to answer these key questions should help you sleep soundly at night.

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time management for startups

Entrepreneurs are a funny lot. As the most passionate, energetic people in the room, they are attracted to big ideas and often pursue businesses because they like to build. This desire to chase ideas and build is a requirement of getting a business off the ground. But, once that business is up and running, the [...]

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How to Determine Facebook and Twitter ROI

If you’re the one telling entrepreneurs they need to show some fantastic return on investment, stop it. It isn’t helping them.

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Virtual investor due diligence data room

As everything goes digital, it becomes more and more important to establish new methods for quickly disseminating information. It isn’t enough to simply store files on a hard drive; they need to be accessible and well-organized. A well-managed file system can help ensure that nothing falls through the cracks, and giving the right people constant [...]

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Startup networking

You probably have an idealized image in your head of the type of like-minded individual you would like to launch your venture with, but as with a lot of aspects in life, things don’t always work out the way you planned. The stark reality is that you will most likely work your way through multiple business partners as you embark down your desired career path, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Due to the continued and rapid growth of the internet and social media, there are more ways than ever to find a partner who shares your goals and aspirations. Below we’ve collected some of the best ways to find your perfect business partner.

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outsourcing-it

Outsourcing work has its benefits, but there are obvious concerns about letting an external person contribute to the running and output of your business.

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A good editor will help you put your best foot forward

When trying to start a new business, the last thing you want is for a typo in your painstakingly crafted materials to stand between you and potential funding.

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cloud storage

Why Cloud Storage is Growing in Use and Popularity with small businesses. This article outlines the benefits and how cloud storage can help you immediately

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