StartupNation

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StartupNation inspires, educates and consistently attracts entrepreneurs and small business owners from Main Street America who want to be their own bosses and live the American Dream.

Grape-by-Grape: Marianne Frantz Built her Business from the Cellar Up – Business Goal Setting Series

Marianne Frantz chose an unlikely location and an ambitious pursuit with her Cleveland Wine School, then set the goal of treating herself just as she treats her clients as a formula for success.

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January 8, 2007

The Freemium Model: Making Money With Giveaways

If you know the rules, there

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December 21, 2006

Service Points

Selling a service offers the personal touch, puts a face on your company and requires hands-on work at every step. Dealing in quality products can be done with little or no face time. You can choose between the two for your startup, or pump up the bottom line with both.

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December 7, 2006

Business Ethics: Honesty is the Best Policy

The corporate scandals of recent years bloodied the public

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December 7, 2006

Define What Makes You Tick � Your Personal Manifesto

Learn why a defining creed, your personal manifesto, is key to creating a fulfilling, successful startup. Don�t leave your cubicle without one.

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November 29, 2006

Crowdsourcing

Asking the crowd for startup business help

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November 20, 2006

Minority Hiring: The Do

Hiring a diverse workforce is much more than

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November 17, 2006

8 Steps to Win at Blogging for Dollars

Personal rants, raves and general thoughts could be the bottom-line difference between business success and virtual obscurity in the world of business blogging.

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November 17, 2006

Entitlements: How to Choose a Business Title for Your Startup

Whether

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November 17, 2006

Holiday Hints for Better Sales: 3 Tried-and-true Sales Strategies to Increase Holiday Transactions

The Big 3 Tips for effective holiday sales strategies.

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November 10, 2006

Holiday Hints for Better Sales: Focus on Customers” "Pain Points" During the Holiday Season

Soothe your weary customers' pain to liven holiday sales.

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November 10, 2006

Holiday Hints for Better Sales: Organize a Holiday Shopping Season Clearance Sale

Take advantage of the seasonal spending spike and increase your small business sales. To maximize holiday transactions, the…

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November 10, 2006

Holiday Hints for Better Sales: Building Customer Relationships Through Email Marketing

How e-cozy marketing can add elevation to your peak volume.

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November 10, 2006

Holiday Hints for Better Sales: Keep Your Best Customers Happy This Holiday Season

Why VIP treatment for certain customers will fatten your holiday goose.

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November 10, 2006

Holiday Hints for Better Sales: Blast Your Email Opt-in List During the Holidays

Blast your opt-in list to win friends and influence holiday sales.

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November 10, 2006

Doing Business the Chinese Way: A Chat with Stacy Sun

Stacy Sun, founder and CEO of the Asia Pacific USA Chamber of Commerce, and China Global Ventures joins us for a discussion of the challenges and necessity of doing business in China.

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November 1, 2006

How to Start a 401(k) For Your Business ? and Why It?s a Good Idea

Starting a 401k for your business makes perfect sense in today's business environment. Here's some tips on how to get started, and why it's in your interest to make it happen.

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November 1, 2006

Flat-Fee and Other Online Shipping Gimmicks to Soothe the Savvy Customer

Few things catch e-tail customers

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October 9, 2006

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How Much Stake Do You Feed An Angel (Investor)?

Angel investors bless your business with vital financing, but you need to think hard about what to give up in return. Here

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October 9, 2006

Bringing an Outsider into Your Family Business

Having a business that

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October 9, 2006