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Niche Marketing: Targeting the Best Prospects

Thursday August 26, 2004
If there's one thing I hate, it's competition. Now, I don't mean hate in a bad way -- I'm not out to "crush the competition". I simply don't ... Read More

Generosity as a Business Strategy

Thursday August 19, 2004
There's nothing that demonstrates the value of your skills better than to put them to work for a cause you believe in. Regardless of philosophy or religion, volunteerism is an ... Read More

Finding Focus While Growing Multiple Streams of Income

Thursday August 19, 2004
"Finding focus" and "multiple streams of income" have been two of the hottest buzz phrases the past few years. Yet they seem contradictory - how can you focus on multiple ... Read More

Entrepreneur Success Story: Brian Scudamore of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Friday August 6, 2004
Brian Scudamore started his company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? in 1989 straight out of high school with $700 and a beat-up old pick-up truck. Today it is the largest junk removal service in ... Read More

Reader Mail: Choosing a business name

Friday August 6, 2004
A reader writes: I'm just starting up my first internet business. It seems like all the good names I come up with are already taken. How do I come ... Read More
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