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Tool Kit: Not a Bad Time for Small Businesses to Raise Prices
Some small-business experts are arguing that in a slowing economy, this may be the perfect time to increase marketing budgets — and even prices.
New York Times – Nov 11, 2008 3:32 PM [GMT] – comment?
Some small-business experts are arguing that in a slowing economy, this may be the perfect time to increase marketing budgets — and even prices.
New York Times – Nov 11, 2008 3:32 PM [GMT] – comment?
Save money
Businesses need to find every possible way to cut costs — while, ideally, avoiding morale-busters like layoffs. Here are five ways companies are doing just that.
MSNBC.com – Nov 11, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Businesses need to find every possible way to cut costs — while, ideally, avoiding morale-busters like layoffs. Here are five ways companies are doing just that.
MSNBC.com – Nov 11, 2008 2:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Barter Exchanges Catch On as Credit Tightens
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Business Week – Nov 11, 2008 12:46 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Business Week – Nov 11, 2008 12:46 PM [GMT] – comment?
Elevator Pitch: View and comment
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MSNBC.com – Nov 10, 2008 11:30 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Video: Happy CampersNov. 9: ‘Your Business’ reports on the owner of a summer camp who came up with a plan that brings in revenue long after the last campers left for the season. (MSNBC)
MSNBC.com – Nov 10, 2008 1:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
Video: Elevator Pitch: Ace of BassChris Badynee is a musician who came up with a surprisingly inexpensive innovation for bass players that's hitting a high note in the musical industry. (MSNBC)
MSNBC.com – Nov 9, 2008 5:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
Video: The Power of Persuasion: TestimonialsEveryone knows that testimonials can be huge when you're trying to make a sale, but according to the latest research, not all testimonials are created equally. Find out more from Steve Martin, author of "Yes: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Persuasive." (MSNBC)
MSNBC.com – Nov 9, 2008 5:04 PM [GMT] – comment?
Video: Business Answers: Buying a BusinessMatthew Weiss, Pres. of the NY Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and Bob Phibbs, "The Retail Doctor" and author of "You Can Compete" answer viewer questions about whether it's the right time to buy a business and whether starting small is the best strategy. (MS ... more »
MSNBC.com – Nov 9, 2008 4:54 PM [GMT] – comment?
Determining Where to Sell Online
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Business Week – Nov 7, 2008 2:55 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Business Week – Nov 7, 2008 2:55 PM [GMT] – comment?
Dog treats firm has an appetite for growthAt Dogswell, a Santa Monica-based company that sells snacks and food for dogs, the workers not only love dogs, but also the food those dogs eat.
MSNBC.com – Nov 6, 2008 5:10 PM [GMT] – comment?
