The principles of starting a successful online business are really no different than those that apply to launching any type of business. Before you start an ecommerce company, you must do your research to verify that the idea you have is a sound one that there is a market for, and you must also develop [...]

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As a business owner, you can expect that your business will go through 3 distinct phases of development. Each phase brings its own success and challenges. If you are aware of these stages and what financial tools apply to each, your business will be better prepared to THRIVE.
I call the first stage “Survival Mode”. In [...]

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So you want to become an internet marketer. That is wonderful, but there are some very important steps you’re going to have to take first if you truly want to become successful.
The first of these steps is to realize that as an internet marketer you are no longer a consumer which means you have to [...]

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By Steve Adams
There is an old adage in the business world that says, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” In other words, if you are a junior copywriter in an ad agency, or an associate at a legal firm, or an assistant buyer in a manufacturing or retail company, don’t [...]

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Architecture/engineering/construction industry faces distinct challenges
By Sandy Blaha
Just as talented top stars are key to the success of any theatrical production, the strength of a company’s top stars – its management team – determines up to 30 percent of its value.
Although most business owners know that sales, target markets, competition and other factors contribute to valuation, [...]

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