If you are the typical small business person one of the first things you did was join your local Chamber of Commerce as you were about to open your doors or soon after. Your thought was “If I build it (supply it, provide it, sell it), they will come.” After visiting the Chamber meeting several [...]

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Facebook just came out with its “Professional Profile” application allow FB fans to upload a resume, import their LinkedIn content, hang out a “seeking employment” sign and connect with a professional network. With my background in Career Services this naturally inspired me to check it out. If you go to your account and click on [...]

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Article Contributed by Don Mardak Businesses can utilize barter to boost sales production and get the things they need without spending cash. It’s easy, it’s smart and it works like a charm. Savvy business owners are discovering that bartering is a great vehicle for moving excess inventory, attracting new customers, and generating barter dollars that [...]

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By Nancy Keene, Director, Stanton Chase – Dallas It’s been a difficult and protracted economic downturn – with high levels of unemployment, a dearth of spending and pressure on those remaining inside companies to deliver results with fewer resources. With droves of workers in transition – from entry level to C-suite — it’s been a [...]

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Last week I went to a business networking event. There were lots of people milling about, most were in little clusters talking and shaking hands while trying to balance their plate of cheese cubes, meatballs, celery and carrot sticks. There were a few people, obviously newcomers because they were standing alone, looking for someone to [...]

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