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I have always been one of those people who want to excel at everything I do, so it frustrates me when I try something and I don't get the results I am expecting. I guess [...]

In the last edition of StreetSmart Marketer #63 I offered you a challenge. A big thank you to all of you who responded. Sorry I could not respond to each of you personally.There were many [...]

Are you continuously finding ways to delight customers, eliminate unnecessary costs and improve your products and services? If so, your business is probably gaining strength. If not, you are not standing still, you are definitely [...]

Here's a great article from Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate. www.smallbusinessadvocate.com One of the most interesting things to observe about humans is how paradoxical we are.Webster defines paradox as, "a statement or situation that [...]

I am often asked this question and usually my answer is at least 2 or 3 times if it works the first time. I will explain why in a moment.   Here are some specific [...]

I was at a cocktail party the other night and struck up conversation with J. O., a young guy who had so much energy he was bouncing off the walls. At first I thought it [...]

L.T. has a graphic design business. She's as busy as she wants to be, but feels she would like to move to a clientele who are willing to pay more for her services and who [...]

This kind of attitude is not unique to high-tech firms, but it was definitely a dominant theme one day last week when I was a guest at a discussion group for technology companies selling into [...]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are other companies out there that offer the same products or services that you do!Of course, deep-down inside you know that, but do you [...]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are other companies out there that offer the same products or services that you do!Of course, deep-down inside you know that, but do you [...]