The Rules of Mixing Business With Family and Friends
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The Rules of Mixing Business With Family and Friends

  Story provided by Docstoc – It’s the one business concern that won’t go away. Some observers and seasoned entrepreneurs alike vehemently warn against going into business with family and friends, having witnessed or experienced the negative fallout of relationships and deals gone bad. But there are also a lot of successful entrepreneurs and business … Continue reading

Get More People to Open Your Business Emails
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Get More People to Open Your Business Emails

  Story provided by DocStoc –  A lot of businesses focus on improving email marketing and creating amazing newsletters for their customers. What about all the other hundreds of emails you send in the course of your week? Whether it’s business development, sales, partnerships, operations or networking, crafting excellent professional emails is a critical part … Continue reading

Growth of Women-Owned Businesses Outpaces Rest of U.S.
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Growth of Women-Owned Businesses Outpaces Rest of U.S.

Story provided by DocStoc –  The past 16 years have been filled with burst bubbles, bailouts and a recession that all but crippled the growth of American business. As U.S. commerce steadily begins to recover, growth among all industries and regions has also become apparent. As a recent American Express OPEN study revealed, women-owned businesses have been … Continue reading

Is Technology Replacing Small Business Jobs?
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Is Technology Replacing Small Business Jobs?

Story provided by Docstoc –  Countless surveys over the last five years (such as AT&T’s small business technology poll) have revealed a steady increase in small business dependency on technology, from smartphones to wireless devices. Surveys have also consistently shown a drop in small business hiring, as small businesses are forced to be savvier with their … Continue reading