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Small Business Ideas

Solopreneurs and the Internet: Finding the Right Chemistry

by Michelle MangenMarch 6, 2012 Guest Writers

This post will not introduce you to any new tech tools. It’s not a software review or showcase; it doesn’t promote anything except your own creativity. The intended takeaway? Go with what works for your internet goals, and ignore hype as much as possible! The internet’s an awesome opportunity for every one of us, whether [...]

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Nominate Your Favorite Book: 4th Annual Small Business Book Awards

by Michelle MangenJanuary 20, 2012 Small Business Ideas

It’s time for the 4th Annual Small Business Book Awards! If you’re new to the Book Awards, they’re put on by Small Business Trends, and highlight the top books published the year prior. This year, we want to have even more great books nominated than last year, and we need your help. Right now nominations [...]

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Powerful Tips to make your Business Process More Profitable

by Michelle MangenSeptember 19, 2011 Guest Writers

This is a guest post from University Alliance on behalf of Villanova University’s online programs. Many business owners and entrepreneurs experiencing the excitement of company growth may also experience the frustrations that come along with growth, such as increased administrative tasks.  While it is important that these tasks be done properly, doing them yourself or [...]

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12 Essential Small Business Tools

by Michelle MangenJune 27, 2011 Productivity Tools

Ana Lucia Novak (@CyberDivaVA) had me as a guest this past Thursday on her OnlineSocialSmarts weekly show. The topic of the show was Small Business Time Management Tools. Not only do I love technology but I also love to figure out how to use that technology to make my life easier and / or more efficient, [...]

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5 Reasons Freelancers Should Have a Website

by Michelle MangenMarch 7, 2011 Small Business Ideas

In recent years, the change in the economy has brought an influx of freelancers and entrepreneurs to the business world. While some have an understanding of how to market themselves within their industry, most do not have proper internet marketing training (or have even taken a single online marketing course). While publishing and updating a [...]

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