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  • SBA Beta Tests Contracting Website

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Feb 05, 2013
    The SBA is trying to make it easier for small businesses to find and bid on low-dollar contracts from federal agencies. Last month they launched a “beta” version of RFP-EZ, a new online marketplace that streamlines the contracting process.
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  • Keep the Love Alive: Tips to Help Sustain Your Business

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Feb 04, 2013
    How does one sustain the business after the excitement of the launch? Read on to find out!
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  • Managing Stress in the Workplace

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Jan 29, 2013
    Stress takes place in all aspects of life, but it especially tends to hover around the work environment...and it makes sense, it’s where we spend a majority of our time. Here are some ways to prevent stress in the workplace, along with a few tips to rise above when the going gets tough.
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  • The Next Generation Business Model

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Jan 22, 2013
    New technologies are changing the game in the business world. The desire for efficient and effective solutions has resulted in a reinvention of the traditional business plan.
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  • Tips for Staying on Task, Especially When Working at Home

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Jan 15, 2013
    Working at home can prove to be challenging with the numerous distractions and the simple fact that no one is there to monitor your work. Below are some tips to stay focused.
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  • What do Xerox, Michelin, Ducati, and Marriott Have in Common?

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Jan 08, 2013
    Xerox has begun an aggressive television marketing campaign, but they've taken an unconventional approach.
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  • Turn Online Visitors into Buyers

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Jan 01, 2013
    Use these three proven ways to convert visitors into buyers online (The New York Times).
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  • Tis the Season of Philanthropy

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Dec 11, 2012
    The importance of giving back: how your small business can make a big impact in your community
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  • Getting the Best of Social Media

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Dec 04, 2012
    Everyone knows how much of an effect social media can have on how your customers view your brand, company, employees, etc. We all know how important it is to have a Facebook and LinkedIn page, a Twitter account, a blog, etc. and keep it updated. But, what’s the best way to craft these social media messages?
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  • Employers Hiring Veterans by Year’s End May Get Expanded Tax Credit

    Posted by Melissa Houston on Nov 27, 2012
    If you have hired a veteran this year, you might be eligible for a tax credit. Here are six key facts about the WOTC as expanded by VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
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