On March 7, 2011

The Rise of Jobless Entrepreneurship

A new report from the Kauffman Foundation shows that Americans started more businesses than ever in 2010 -- but these aren't the kind of businesses that are putting people to work.
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On March 7, 2011

Why Apple Needs to Set Its MobileMe Service Free

Apple plans to let you back up your music in the cloud -- a sign that its MobileMe is expanding into a bigger and probably free service. (Which means you may get to hold onto that $100/year.)

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On March 7, 2011

Web-Based Live Chat: Good for Business?


Depending on how you deploy it, live chat on a company website can be a boon for business or a terrible calamity. For some, it’s like adding a crack team of ace deal-closers who contribute…


On March 7, 2011

Small Biz Resource Tip: omNovia

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Did you save money and hassle by hiring virtual employees? Smart move! But now that you need to hold a meeting, you may face the challenge of how to do that smoothly and efficiently. Whether you have employees or…


On March 7, 2011

How Asking Questions Can Land You In Big Trouble

People tend to think that questions are benign, but they're not. They're the most powerful way to engage another person, and their impact can be far more treacherous than you bargained for.
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On March 7, 2011

How to Add Text to a PDF That Doesn’t Allow Editing

Here's a common hassle: You receive a PDF with form data that needs filling in, but the PDF was created without the necessary administrative rights. In other words, Adobe Reader won't let you...
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On March 7, 2011

Want to Increase Sales? Give Lead Scoring a Try

Baseball scoreboardIf you’re spending a lot of time nurturing potential customers whether or not they are ready to buy, ranking leads could help you determine who is ready to buy, who is still in the decision-making process, and who is just…


On March 7, 2011

Rising Entrepreneurship Reflects Poor Job Prospects

More people are starting businesses but fewer of them are hiring employees, according to a report released today by the Kauffman Foundation.

The report shows a jump in new businesses formed by those with the slimmest employment prospects, such…


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