So you want to network with other small business owners?  Thanks to the miracle of the internet, small business networking is pretty easy.  You can find lots of other small business owners on MeetUp.com.  This is a “real world” or physical meeting and networking site.  You’ll find lots of people on there (if you live […]

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If you’re trying to make money online you either need a product or service.  Unless your service business is virtual (i.e. website design, scripting, search engine optimization) or something else you can do from a distance, you’re stuck looking for a product to sell.  Many people have turned to eBay to make their fortunes, but […]

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Do you need to find something government related on the web?
Here is my personal list of government related websites where you can find almost anything you need for your small business. Get research, statistics, and information for free with these links:

Library of Congress - www.lcWeb.loc.gov
Copyright Office - www.loc.gov/copyright
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - www.sec.gov
U.S. […]

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So something horrible happened.  Your product failed.  You made a mistake.  You said something wrong in an interview.  Everyone makes mistakes and the public can forgive if you follow these simple steps.
1. Admit to it.
Don’t hide it or try to cover it up.  That’s just asking for more trouble.
2. Apologize for it.
Tell people what happened […]

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Working the floor is the most important part of a trade show. While you should always have a booth displaying your products, you should also get out and talk to the other people at the trade show. They’ll make important contacts for you later.

Go see what is offered at every single booth at […]

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