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To Bake, or Not to Bake?

By Deborah Sweeney

Image courtesy of Shutterstock This is an odd question, but one I think needs to be addressed. Cookies, cupcakes, muffins, fudge – nearly everyone loves baked goods, so it is understandable that you, as the boss, would think about throwing on the apron and trying out your family’s secret Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. But as [...]

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Success is very much attainable, something that we all want and work hard to achieve. Here, 5 successful women entrepreneurs speak candidly about their secrets to success.

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As 2011 approaches the need to reflect on both the goals accomplished in 2010 and those which have not yet been accomplished is here. Here is one illustration of how to not just make goals, but plan for completion and execute using a plan and an accountability partner.

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When I read the recent survey about marketing behaviors for micro businesses at Vistaprint, the statistic that jumped out at me was that 46% were actively using social media.

I’m not totally sure why, but I’ve been dragging my feet about getting into the conversation on Twitter. Perhaps I’ve gotten a bit too comfortable in my comfort zone?

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Why Should They Care?

By Bianca Te Rito

Many people are too cautious when it comes to presenting their personal brand. If you use bland, generic words and statements to describe who you are and what you do – you will not cut through the clutter!

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Image courtesy of Shutterstock Social networking is serious business! This is social networking for the 21st century, one in which every business owner should get on board with. As entrepreneurs, it is essential that you continually generate new ideas in order to maximize the profit-making potential of your venture. Social media is a great way [...]

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Image courtesy of Shutterstock August 26 officially marks 90 years since American women have been allowed to vote. Most anniversaries are nostalgic, with the news media hauling out newsreel footage from their archives to give viewers a glimpse of a world they barely recognize. But for women’s equality, how different are things than they were [...]

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Image courtesy of Shutterstock It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy with fun activities – like family travel, backyard barbeques, outdoor concerts, stargazing, sailing, parties, beach volleyball, evening dips in the pool – but hey, what about your business? Can you afford to stop paying attention to your business and put it on hold? No, [...]

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