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Teaching Large Companies To Think Like The Little Guys Date: Jan 31st 2007

The fact that innovation and entrepreneurship run rampant in smaller companies, but is often suppressed in larger companies is nothing new. Management guru Peter Drucker first addressed the issue in his 1985 book, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Drucker wrote that one of the most often-asked questions in many a 1985 boardroom was, How can we overcome the resistance to innovation that plagues most organizations
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Teaching The Big Boys To Think Small Date: Jan 31st 2007

Last week I told you about a recent report from The Conference Board that has a lot of big company CEOs concerned about competition from smaller, more innovative and entrepreneurially-minded companies. To refresh your memory, The Conference Board's CEO Challenge 2004 reported that 87% of the 540 global businesses surveyed cited innovation and enabling entrepreneurship as priorities for their companies, and 31% considered these issues of "greatest concern.
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Opportunity Does Not Knock Date: Jan 31st 2007

I can tell you that as a breed, entrepreneurs are an impatient lot and many jump on the first business bandwagon that comes along just for the sake of being in business. Thats a big mistake that usually comes back to bite them in their entrepreneurial behinds.
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Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks Date: Jan 31st 2007

What my eldest offspring doesnt understand is I have a great life. In fact, I am living the life I have always dreamed of living. My life just happens to revolve around Planet Business. I am an entrepreneurial addict, a business junkie. Business is my chocolate, my Krispy Kreme donut, my nicotine, my caffeine, my crack. Maybe Ill start a 12 step program for entrepreneurs who want to kick the habit and charge a cover to get in. Hi, my name is Tim, and Im an entrepreneur.
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How Good Is Your Big Idea Date: Jan 31st 2007

Every business idea, no matter how good it sounds while bouncing around inside your head, should be put to the test before you invest time and money into its execution. Success lies not in what you think of your idea, but what the buying public will think. Many entrepreneurs find out too late that the publics opinion of their idea differs greatly from their own.
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To Go or No Go, That Is The Question Date: Jan 31st 2007

Many entrepreneurs would rather have their front teeth pulled without anesthetic than go to the time and trouble of creating a feasibility plan; often because they are afraid of what it will reveal
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For Entrepreneurs A SIMPLE Plan May Be Best Date: Jan 31st 2007

Let me give you a quick overview of a few of the retirement plans available to small businesses so you at least have an idea of whats out there before you start your search for a good financial advisor
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Is Brick and Mortar A Passing Fad Date: Jan 31st 2007

During the dot-com boom the mantra was Brick and mortar is dead! Then when most of the dot-coms crashed like an elephant sitting on a wicker chair, the mantra suddenly changed back to The Internet is dead! Long live brick and mortar!
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Are You Mentor Material Date: Jan 31st 2007

Typically, there are three things every good mentor should have: time, patience, and a genuine desire to help another person succeed without expecting anything in return. If you have an abundance of those things, then being a mentor can be a highly rewarding experience. If not, please see the rubber plant reference
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How To Boost Your Bottom Line With Just Two Little Words Date: Jan 31st 2007

I hate to sound like one of those cheesy get-rich-quick commercials, but this week I am going to let you in on a little secret that is so powerful that it will immediately change the way you do business. In fact, this little secret is so powerful that you will be amazed at its immediate effect on you, your employees, and your bottom line. This little secret is guaranteed to improve your relationship with current customers and if used wisely,
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What Makes A Good Leader Ask Uncle Sam Date: Jan 31st 2007

In a recent study conducted by the Army War College, subordinates of the major generals who are leading the war efforts in Iraq were asked to rate the performance of their superiors
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The Bad Guys Are Phishing For Your Personal Information Date: Jan 31st 2007

The latest attempt by phishers (identity thieves) to steal the personal information of eBay members hit my inbox earlier this week and I have to say, this one is pretty convincing. Even this old dog did a double-take before realizing that the identity thieves were phishing for my personal information again.
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What's Your Company's Email Policy Date: Jan 31st 2007

Does your company have an email policy Did you even know there was such a thing Well, there is, and if your company doesn't have one you are not only risking the professional image of your firm, but also risking potential liability issues that may arise from the misuse of your company email system.
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The Entrepreneur's Checklist Date: Jan 31st 2007

I was asked the other day what personality traits I thought were important to entrepreneurial success. I immediately gave my preprogrammed reply about passion and dedication and hard work. After taking some time later to ponder the question a little deeper (I normally operate in shallow waters), I came up with a more detailed checklist for entrepreneurial success.
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Santa: The Consummate Entrepreneur Date: Jan 31st 2007

You've probably never considered the fact that Santa is the CEO of a large organization that not only distributes a vast assortment of products throughout the world, but does so in a single night with just a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. Sam Walton would have killed to have Santa's logistics manual.
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It's All Up To YOU Date: Jan 31st 2007

If you're waiting for Ed McMahon to show up on your doorstep and proclaim, "This is your lucky day!" you are going to have a long, miserable wait. Ed can't make you a success. I can't make you a success. It is all up to YOU.
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Want to Increase Your Retail Sales overnight This Short list could Double Your Sales Just that Quick. Date: Jan 27th 2007

How we present our products for sale is as important as the location, the timing of the venture and the pricing of merchandise. On one hand, you wouldnt display expensive wares in cheap, shoddy or dirty store display fixtures. An appearance that turns people off the minute they walk into your store isnt going to help sales and, in fact, it will probably hurt them. On the other hand, you dont want your display choices to completely overwhelm the merchandise. Dazzling displays that distract from the sales appeal of your merchandise wont help business either.
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How Industries Expand ROI by using Fiber Laser marking for the Imaging Process Date: Jan 25th 2007

Fiber lasers are changing many applications through a combination of improved optical performance, system ease of use, high component yield, long up-time and outstanding reliability. High quality precision engraving, welding and cutting can be performed close (0.1 mm) to the most ornate and elaborate component parts.
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Communicating with Customers Date: Jan 21st 2007

Do you know what is staggering The number of other companies (besides yours) that are making offers to your customers. Some of these companies are in direct competition with you; some are simply competing for the spendable dollars your customers have available to them.
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Become a Profitable Home-Based Freelancer Date: Jan 15th 2007

Freelance writing can be one of the most rewarding home based businesses ever and the benefits are many.
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Big fish eats small fish. With the help of SCORE Date: Dec 30th 2006

Your SCORE listing needs to be taken down. SCORE does not recommend any specific services. Further, we have removed your link because we are only linking to free resources or to current alliances. Please cease and desist immediately Signed, Christine Chirichella.
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9 Ways to Choose the Right Incorporation Company Date: Dec 29th 2006

So you have taken the first step to opening your business and you have decided to make it a Corporation or Limited Liability Company. There are many companies out there that offer incorporation services, so how do you know which one is the right one for you and your business
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Where to Find The Best Rated Home Based Business Opportunity Date: Dec 28th 2006

The best source for finding the best rated home based business opportunity is not the internet. Find out where you can find the best rated home based business opportunity by reading this.
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Home Based Small Business - Boon or a Bane Date: Dec 19th 2006

Home based internet businesses can be a good opportunity provided you are serious about it. With increasing unemployment & rising costs, having a steady income has become a critical issue nowadays. This has a direct bearing not only on the security and well-being of their children but also on the security of their retirement days.
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Finding More Demand for Your Product Date: Nov 28th 2006

As we move forward into the new millennium, the marketing of our product or service becomes more and more essential. On an average day, your customer is being hit with a deluge of communications. Most of these communications do not ARRIVE at your customer.
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