Communication

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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3 Steps to Increase Your Business – by Increasing Word-of-Mouth

In the days before social media and the Internet, it wasn’t as easy to listen in on your customers’ conversations about your company. Nor could you easily encourage people to spread the good word about your business through word-of-mouth. Check out these three steps to really take advantage of what’s available today…

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Men and Women can be Friends, but Should They? Study Looks at Opposite Sex Friendships

Okay, so you’ve got friends that are the opposite-sex and you say ‘No big deal’, but wait… What if you’re partner started spending time with an opposite-sex friend, how would you feel about that?

It’s long been established that men and women can be friends. But a new study suggests the more compelling question: Should they?

In two studies, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire plumbed the opposite-sex relationships of more than 400 adults, ranging in age from 18 to 52, and found attraction was both common and potentially costly.

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9 Steps to Giving the Perfect Compliment

Giving a compliment is simple – in theory. You just open your mouth and say something nice, right? But sometimes we get ourselves into a flap by second-guessing, worrying what other people will think, doubting our authenticity or generally stepping on our tongue. It’s pointless to get worked up over something so positive, charming and thoughtful!

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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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10 Powerful Lessons From Apple: How To Make Your Customers Love You

Unless you are completely isolated from the world of business, you know that Apple has discovered the magic formula for creating exceptional value. Most people attribute that magic to the Apple products. Unfortunately, most people have it wrong. The magic of Apple is the experience.

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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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25 Traits Every Successful Entrepreneur Must Have

Regardless of your definition of success, there are, oddly enough, a great number of common characteristics that are shared by successful businesspeople. You can place a check beside each characteristic that you feel you possess. This way, you can see how you stack up. Even if you don’t have all of these characteristics, don’t fret. Most can be learned with practice and by developing a winning attitude, especially if you set goals and apply yourself, through strategic planning, to reach those goals in incremental and measurable stages.

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The Zen of Housework: How to Make Household Chores a Family Team Event!!!

Let’s face it, there always seem to be people in the family that need to pull their weight around the house, and it might even be you *gasp!*. Whether we’re talking about our kids, our partner, or ourselves, we know that the balance for working around the house is rarely perfect.

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