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Jennifer Walsh must open the doors to her new business by October 26. Will she make it? Follow her progress daily to witness the birth of her new store.
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Young Millionaires Who Made it Bigger
After their mention in Entrepreneur, these former Young Millionaires skyrocketed to success.

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Ask and You Shall Succeed
Use online surveys to improve your e-mail marketing communications..

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How do you change the name of a corporation?
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You don't have to change the name of the corporation to change your marketing name and the name that others know you by …

How do I publicize an event that would make a good story to the media?
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Once you get permission to release the client's name to the public, I'd advise a combo approach. Use traditional mass PR distribution outlets (like PRNewsWire.com), along with posting a streaming video on YouTube and your site …

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The Perils of Step-by-Step Planning
This strategy is a good start, but you need to be realistic about its long-term effectiveness.


Ray Silverstein David Javitch: Employee Management
Getting the Most Out of Each Employee
Learning how to deal with different working styles is a sure way to improve productivity.


Debra Neiman Mark Siebert: Franchising
Should You Use Franchise Brokers?
Franchise brokers can help you find qualified franchisees. But is hiring a broker the right choice for your franchise?


UP FRONT: CUSTOMERS
Why Your Customer Count May Not Matter Why Your Customer
Count May Not Matter

Rather than planting new accounts, cultivate the relationships with the customers you already have.

Keep Customers Coming Back for More
Offering several payment options and loyalty programs will attract customers to your business.

Biggest Customer Service Blunders of All Time
These five common mistakes trip up a lot of businesses. Our customer service expert offers his tips on correcting the problems.
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