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    12 Point Checklist For Creating a Website

    Creating a website can be daunting. Same goes for updating or improving your existing website. It feels like a huge project. You may feel like you don’t know where to start. The good news is, with the right help and the right tools, creating a website is a very manageable process today. And it all […]

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    BIA/Kelsey to Host ‘LOCAL Liftoff Awards’ Startup Competition at LEADING IN LOCAL, Sept. 11-13, Austin

    CHANTILLY, Va., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — BIA/Kelsey announced today that it will host its second “LOCAL Liftoff Awards” competition at the upcoming LEADING IN LOCAL: SMB Digital Marketingconference, Sept. 11-13, in Austin. The conference will focus on the digital innovations that are transforming how SMBs attract, retain and upsell their customers. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130723/MN51836) Launched […]

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    Tune In For Entrepreneurial Success on Startup School Radio

    SiriusXM listeners are about to get some business advice from the country’s leading entrepreneurs and more successful investors. Startup School Radio is a program designed to bring together the top minds in business and entrepreneurship in a weekly forum. The show will air weekly on Wednesdays beginning on March 11 at 10 a.m. PST live […]

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    The $100 Startup Informs And Inspires Lean Startups

    0Start up books can lead your business to success…if you pick the right one.  Selecting the right one is like getting a band to play together. Ask Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith or any member of Fleetwood Mac, for that matter, and you get the idea.  Great music is created when all the […]

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    Advanced Personal Brand Building Checklist

    The Internet has made personal branding a huge deal: Nowadays everyone can become a micro-celebrity. However, if you care about your professional footprint, personal brand search results and overall image – personal branding is actually a long, continuous process. Below is a checklist of what needs to be done in order to get your personal […]

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    Incorporate A Business: Choosing A Legal Entity

    Incorporate A Business About the LLC (Limited Liability Company) The LLC is a popular choice with small business owners and solo entrepreneurs when it comes time to incorporate a business, because it does not have as many formalities and “red tape” requirements as a C Corporation or S Corporation. The filing requirements are easier, and […]

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    Checklist: How to Start a Business with No Money

    Got a great business idea and want to start a business with no money? You’re not alone. But for most aspiring entrepreneurs, getting hold of the much needed capital is usually the biggest challenge. Lack of funds, however, should not deter you from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. You just need to have confidence in your […]

  • Manage Risk and Improve Your Business With “The Checklist Manifesto”

    Business at a certain level is about bringing clarity to complexity. You hear about organizations struggling to provide clarity all the time.  Ford, for example, found an executive, Alan Mullaly, who could best manage its manufacturing and development complexity. Who better to run a company that produces vehicles made of thousands of parts than one […]

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    Checklist for Finding a Small Business Mentor

    Having a business mentor can really help you advance your goals and avoid some common business mistakes. But not just any mentor will do. Finding a small business mentor that meets all of the requirements listed below can ensure that you find someone who is going to be helpful and relevant to your business. Tips […]

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    Your 10 Point Checklist to Starting an Ecommerce Business

    With more than 206 million predicted shoppers spending money online this year, there’s never been a better time to start an eCommerce business. If you’re thinking about starting an eCommerce business and selling products online, use this checklist to do it the right way. 1. Start With Your Business Name The first thing to do […]

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    Starting a Business? Here Is Your Startup Checklist

    Each year, the number of new businesses spikes in January as the start of a new year seems like the most natural time to begin a new venture. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur, run through this startup checklist to better understand the steps needed to make your business legit. 1. […]