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How Badly Do You Want Repeat Customers? Let’s Talk Tuna!

What makes for a great tuna fish sandwich? No doubt, tuna fish is in the eye (or the palate) of…

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Boost Your Business with Power Partners

As I channel-surfed the other night, a VH-1 documentary on disco reminded me of 8-track tapes. When all of my…

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7 Steps to Minimizing Your Slow-Paying Client List

In today’s turbulent economy, a slow-paying client can generate more anxiety and frustration for your company than a no-paying client.…

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Strategic Alliance Baby Steps

Christian Fea’s article, “First Steps to Forming a Strategic Alliance,” contains some solid advice:  select someone who isn’t a direct…

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3 Reasons Why Sole Proprietorship Isn’t the Best Choice For Scaling or Selling Your Business

Should I operate business as a sole proprietor? You certainly can, but is it the smart decision for your business…

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Are You Prepared for Business Partnership?

It’s not as simple as it seems.  Business partnerships involve more than just finding a compatible playmate.  Learn how to…

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Appeasing an Ex-Business Partner When You’re Doing the Exiting

In a question that seems more appropriate for The Ethicist (the New York Times Sunday Magazine’s Q&A column on ethical…

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The Right Joint Venture Mindset

Way before we get to the legalities of a joint venture, it’s important to start with a mindset of knowing…

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Avoiding a Bomb of a Business Partner

Drum roll, please . . .  I’m at T minus 16 for the launch of my latest product, The Entrepreneur’s…

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Revealing General Tips about Working with General Contractors

“Sallie” was nervous, but excited. She had found the perfect space for her growing PR firm – near the center…

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