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NEWS 
December 31, 2016 Could Business Meetings of the Future Be in Virtual Reality?
A new offering from virtual reality company Oculus, now owned by Facebook, could have interesting implications for small businesses. Oculus Rooms and Parties are new features for Gear VR users. They’ll also be available on Oculus Rift devices in 2017. Parties are essentially group voice calls that take place in virtual reality. You can add […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
December 26, 2016 50 Green Business Ideas for Startup Entrepreneurs
If you’re an environmentalist and an entrepreneur, there are plenty of ways you can combine those two passions into a successful environmentally conscious business. There are even some green business opportunities out there that can allow you to offer eco-friendly products and services to your customers. Here are 50 green business ideas for environmentally conscious […]
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ALL DEALS 
December 26, 2016 12 Shipping and Packing Tips for Business Gifts
Ever get a gift (or any package for that matter) only to find it was broken, crushed, crinkled or mangled beyond recognition? After spending time and money to choose the perfect gift for a client, the last thing you want is for the recipient to open up a broken mess. Proper packing and shipping is […]
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COMPUTERS 
December 19, 2016 50 Small Business Ideas for Computer Experts
If you have experience with computers and related technology, you’re well on your way to becoming a successful startup founder. There are so many potential small business opportunities out there for computer experts. So if you have the relevant experience, here are 50 potential small business ideas for tech entrepreneurs. Startup Business Ideas for Computer […]
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CLOTHING 
December 18, 2016 Booming Second-Hand Clothing Business
Sales of second-hand clothing from western countries are booming in the former Soviet state of Belarus. In the past five years, sales of used clothing have increased four and a half times, now accounting for 10% of all Belarus clothing sales. Small Belarus entrepreneurs have popped up selling the western cast-offs: “We wear second-hand all […]
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NEWS 
December 13, 2016 Want Business Opportunities to Find You? Follow These 4 Steps on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great tool to help you grow your company, find job candidates, attract key employees, even find a buyer for your business. Whatever your objective, LinkedIn can be a remarkably effective tool, yet is misunderstood and underutilized by most CEOs/entrepreneurs I talk with. Like any other tool, it becomes more effective the more […]
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NEWS 
December 13, 2016 9 Ways Mobile Apps Help Your Business During The Holiday Season
With the holiday season right around the corner, now is the time to ensure that your business is ready for the potential profits that mobile ecommerce has to offer. If you don’t think you need to be ready to target that mobile audience, then here’s a quick history lesson that might broaden your horizons. In […]
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ALL DEALS 
December 13, 2016 Retail Sites You Didn’t Realize Had Business Programs
Almost every business owner has to make purchases for their business at some point. So why not take advantage of savings programs and services aimed specifically at business shoppers like you? Sam’s Club and Costco have been known for their business programs for years. But now, even more stores are catching onto this trend and […]
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COUPONS 
December 13, 2016 25 Ways to Save Money on Business Travel
You probably don’t fly first class if you want to save money on business travel. And if you’re checking several websites before booking flights and hotel rooms, you’re already doing better than many travelers. But are you doing flexible-date airfare searches before scheduling business trips? That strategy, explained below, can save you hundreds of dollars. […]
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ALL DEALS 
December 12, 2016 GoDaddy Sitelock Partnership Yields Two New Security Features for Small Business Sites
GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), a popular internet domain registrar and web hosting company, this week announced that it has expanded its partnership with cloud-based website security solutions company SiteLock. The aim is to provide small businesses a more comprehensive security offering. As part of the expanded partnership with SiteLock, GoDaddy will now offer two new […]
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NEWS 
December 12, 2016 10 Ways to Increase Your Small Business Sales
Want to make more sales for your small business in 2017? There are many different paths you can take to increase your business’s sales. And members of our small business community have lots of great experience to share when it comes to those selling techniques. Here are ten tips for increasing sales in 2017. Increase […]
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ALL DEALS 
December 12, 2016 Does Your Business Have All of Its Required Licenses and Permits?
When you’re launching a business, it can be confusing to understand all the legal obligations involved. Do you need a small business license or permit? How do you register your new business? Most small business owners want to operate legally, but it can be tricky to know exactly what’s required. All businesses are required to […]
