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Q&A: How Do I Find Investment For My Dream Business?

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:43:49 +0000

Question (edited for grammar and spelling):

I want to open a new business related to export and import, but I’m confused … how can I get investment money without having any experience of import and export?

Answer:

Yes, you…

Put Your Best People On Your Most Boring Challenges

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:51:32 +0000

At a recent not-for-attribution dinner with several (exceptionally) successful internet entrepreneurs, the conversation quickly turned to talent. How do you get the best value from your best people over time? The majority insisted that top talent’s time should focus on…

Leadership Is a Gift Given by Those Who Follow

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:15:32 +0000

Here is General Mark Welsh, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, speaking after lunch at the Air Force Academy a few days ago.

The video is 50 minutes long, but I encourage you to watch the…

Small Biz Resource Tip: Small Business Saturday

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:01:00 +0000

Small Business Saturday

In case you haven’t heard of Small Business Saturday, it’s the day designated for shopping at local, independently owned small businesses like yours. The event takes place the day after Black Friday; this year that’s November 26,…

Apture Acquisition Could Give Chrome Extra Shine

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:40:48 +0000

Google has acquired a startup called Apture that provides a new type of search functionality beneficial to publishers — or anyone, that is, who hates to see Web users leave a page’s content to search out related

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How to Create a Social Media Marketing Schedule

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

It’s easy to get into social media for the wrong reasons and to post too much or too little. Here’s how to balance out your social media efforts.

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Collaboration’s Hidden Tax on Women’s Careers

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:21:16 +0000

A few years ago we hosted a seminar for 150 businesswomen. The topic for the morning was “Power: Do Women Really Want It?” Just imagine the noise level when that many smart and engaged female managers debated the pros and…

To Win Customers, Get Out of the Way

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:54:38 +0000

Superior operational excellence cannot be achieved or maintained with an iron fist. It needs to be organically grown and fostered throughout the company.

I oversee all aircraft, flight and customer service operations at Hawaiian Airlines. For any company, and…

Why Everyone Hates the Boss

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:42:31 +0000

One of the most common complaints about leaders is that they are promoted for their technical skills, and often have poor social skills. A big insight that emerged on day two of the 2011 NeuroLeadership Summit is that…

Five Resources for Turning Vets into Entrepreneurs

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

For the men and women of the U.S. military, starting a business in this economy can be tricky. Here are the government programs that aim to help veterans strike out on their own.

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