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David vs. Goliath: How Small Businesses are Outmaneuvering Large Companies

Many small business owners often look wistfully at big companies who are in direct competition and they think that these conglomerates have an advantage in the marketplace. The sheer size of the sales force, support team and marketing budget can cause sleepless nights for the small business owner who is struggling to compete against these beasts.

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In-Flight Mobile Data Soon to be Available on Virgin Airlines [video]

As part of a $106 million upgrade, Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines will offer in-flight mobile data access on its new Airbus A330. The first flight to receive the service will travel between London and New York.

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Menu Mondays: Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Home-made Chips

The baked cod with tomatoes was a surprise winner this week. It’s quick to prepare, fairly simple and tasty.

There’s also one surprise recipe we definitely won’t be using again!

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Menu Mondays: Somerset Sausage Casserole

A blend of great tasting sausages and tanginess from the cider, you get a wonderfully warming casserole that is particularly good on those chilly nights when it’s supposed to be spring going on summer.

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Moms, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Unappreciated?

Don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s time to realise that the ‘little things’ are just that, take a deep breath and let them go… Easy, right? Well, it may not be as hard as you think.

“You have a choice to be happy and bring peace to your life.”

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How to Take Your Ideas and Make Them Real – Book Review [video]

How many times have you had a great idea, thought ‘I really should do something with that’, but then nothing ever comes of it? Wouldn’t it be great if someone could just teach you, in a straight-forward way, how to bring your ideas to life? Now there is, check out this book review, and video of the author.

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Menu Mondays: Texan Bowl of Red

I have been overruled and firmly put in my place. Under no uncertain terms, the family has declared the Texan Bowl of Red to be the overall winner for the week. Just because it is a great fast, light, easy and fun meal!

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4 Things You Must Consider When Turning Your Hobby into a Business

Four-years ago I turned my glass-making hobby into a working, thriving business. The process wasn’t as simple as just putting a sign on the door, and I had my ups and downs, but I love what I’m doing now – and I’ve learned tons, about my work, myself and my business. There are four things that, if I had put some thought into them up-front, would have made life so much easier…

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Menu Mondays: Easy, Peasy Sauce with Pasta or Gnocchi

Menu Mondays: Easy, Peasy Sauce with Pasta or Gnocchi – making a lovely sauce doesn’t get much easier than this

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“Return to Work” Bonuses Used to Lure New Mothers Back into Cubicles [video]

More and more women realise that working from home, whether starting their own business or otherwise, can be the best option following maternity leave. With the ability to balance family and work – on her own terms – being so attractive, companies feel threatened by the loss of many of their best people. If an effort to combat this show of independence, some companies are resorting to ‘return to work bonuses’ to lure women back to the cubicles.

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