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Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Selling a good product or service isn't enough, says Bertrand Cesvet, chairman of ad agency Sid Lee and author of the book Conversational Capital. You also have to tell a great story or create a ritual around your company for the business to succeed
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Nationalize U.S. Driver's Licenses
To promote safety and cut red tape, state-by-state licenses should be replaced by federally issued ones. Pro or con?
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CEO Guide to the Desktop of the Future
Companies as varied as Nortel, Nationwide, and Bechtel are experimenting with virtual desktops that are likely to improve security—but will they reduce costs?
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Autopsy of an Indie Bookseller
The rise and fall of Cody's tells the story of the book business as a whole and offers a cautionary tale to independent retailers
What to Pay for Liability Insurance
The formula used to determine your quote depends on what type of company you run. It's worth shopping around because prices can vary dramatically
How Merchant Cash Advances Work
As attention grows, providers of the loan alternative are trying to avoid regulators' scrutiny. Here's what you should know about the industry
Eight Mistakes That Doom Startups
Lots of people may be thinking about starting businesses in 2009, but the process can be fraught with mistakes. Ed Hess, professor of business administration at the University of Virginia, offers advice
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The Right Number of Shareholders for Your Company
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A Daughter Rescues the Family Security Business
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Using Risk Management to Beat the Downturn
Few businesses are eager to build risk management into their operations. But actuary Max Rudolph argues a recession is the time to optimize
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Why Most Small Businesses Will Beat the Recession
Business owner Gene Marks offers three reasons why smart entrepreneurs will emerge from the downturn stronger than before
Communications
Presentation Tips from Macworld and CES
Carmine Gallo mines keynotes from the latest conferences to offer strategies to business owners trying to improve their presentation skills
Entrepreneur's Journal
Expanding Honest Tea Without Diluting Its Brand
Honest Tea founder Seth Goldman explains how packing his son's lunch box helped him understand the true value of his brand
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What Layoffs Mean for Small Employers
Statistics show that small-business hiring is at a standstill, but some companies are finding creative strategies to retain workers for the next upturn
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