Editor’s note: It’s time again for another article by guest expert John Wyckoff. This month he looks at the trend of people trying dangerous stunts, fueled by reality TV.
By John Wyckoff
Reality shows are anything but. However, they are responsible for creating a new and dangerous…
When it comes to microbusinesses — those very small businesses with no more than five employees — size isn’t what counts the most. These tiny enterprises can land business that seems to dwarf their size. Commitment and a clear plan are key determining factors that give these…
Box.net provides online file storage. A couple of weeks ago, before going out of town on a trip I loaded a number of files on to Box.net. Then, on the road, I simply logged on to Box.net when I needed the files. The process was much easier and faster than trying to transfer files by CD from my…
In case you were wondering, things in the United States are not that bad off, despite what you read in the media.
In fact, economic conditions have improved for Americans, with virtually every disadvantaged group making positive gains in the last decade, according to BusinessWeek:
“Over the…
Editor’s note: We are pleased to bring you the seventy-first in our regular weekly series of PowerBlog Reviews of business weblogs. This week’s review is being guest-blogged by Lynne Meyer, APR, president of A Way with Words.
By Lynne Meyer
It’s said that you have 30 seconds to…
As the Internet matures, and the number of affordable ways for online retailers to find buyers increases, eBay appears to be facing stiffer competition.
More online vendors are foregoing eBay and deciding to go it alone by drawing visitors to their own websites. Or they are turning to other…
Over at my Selling to Small Business site on BNET, I commented on two recent blog posts by Seth Godin, marketing maestro extraordinaire, about the advantages small businesses have over larger businesses today.
Seth, it turns out, is a one-person business. I happen to know from personal experience…
Not long ago the Wall Street Journal ran a trend-spotting article about technology and gadgets of the future (requires subscription).
The article interviewed one person who suggested that cell phones have the potential to become the personal computers of the future — but only if…
Another study on entrepreneurship is out. This one, by Florida International University, reports that 18 million people in the United States are actively engaged in startups (versus 31 million engaged in startups and established small businesses.)
Yet the report notes a 20% drop in the levels of…
A few weeks ago I pointed out the strong market for the purchase and sale of small businesses.
It turns out that the market for midsize businesses in North America is strong and optimistic, also.
Buyers are plentiful. Prices are up. Financing is available.
That’s according to the IMAP 2004…
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