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How to Win Your Major Marketing Campaign
There are many reasons for marketing failure of a campaign. Here are 14 of the more important reasons, plus what you must do to win.
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Idaho Governor Recruits Washington and Oregon Companies – Thanks to Legislatures
March 9, 2010 Call it brazen. Call it economic development. Whatever your preference, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is an opportunist. In the wake of out-of-control policies and behavior by public officials in Washington and Oregon, he’s issued a press release... [Read more...]
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Fast-Food Restaurateur Shares Secrets for Success
Franchising is big business. A published report indicates one in 12 businesses is a franchise. In the aggregate, franchises provide jobs for 14 million Americans. It’s an accepted business model for people who want to be in business, but who need business-model support. To... [Read more...]
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Inexpensive Tech Tips for Small Businesses
Data loss and Internet-security threats are obvious problems that kill profits. So it doesn’t pay to ignore your company’s technology needs even in this economic climate. How can you be frugal on technology and progressive-minded at the same time? Syndicated Technology... [Read more...]
Featured #5
Are You Committing The Seven Deadly Sins of Selling?
Whether you are an established company or a startup, what you probably need most in this economic climate is a positive revenue stream. It’s possible with a higher-performing sales staff. So you might wish to consider the latest strategies of a globally known sales trainer,... [Read more...]
Featured #6
Washington State Spending, Taxes – ‘Katy Bar the Door’
Updated March 7, 2010 Watch out. A desperate situation is at hand. The 19th century phrase, “Kay Bar the Door,” is applicable to the 2010 Washington legislative session. The Legislature is creating tax bills and is spending at a dizzying pace. You mean it isn’t helping... [Read more...]
Planning
How to Win Your Major Marketing Campaign
There are many reasons for marketing failure of a campaign. Here are 14 of the more important reasons, plus what you must do to win.
[Read more...]Marketing / Sales
How to Win Your Major Marketing Campaign
There are many reasons for marketing failure of a campaign. Here are 14 of the more important reasons, plus what you must do to win.
[Read more...]Wall Street
Sen. Cantwell Is Right to Question Risky Derivative Dangers, Geithner
An influential U.S. senator, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is working to regulate the perilous use of derivatives by Wall Street bankers, and is criticizing the Obama Administration in the process.
[Read more...]Operations
Management and HR for higher performance
Part three: How to grow your small business. In analyzing the growth rates of small businesses – every great entrepreneur has one salient quality – the ability to be an effective manager.
[Read more...]Finance
Will Obama’s Lifetime Income Plan Confiscate Your Retirement?
The Obama Administration appears to be taking an elitist approach regarding your retirement plan – bureaucrats ostensibly think they know better than you regarding your retirement planning and money.
[Read more...]Human Resources
If Mergers & Acquisitions Tempt You, Consult HR Pros
If you’re contemplating a merger, be very careful about your human capital – whether you’re in the public sector, a small business or a global company.
[Read more...]Tech
Inexpensive Tech Tips for Small Businesses
Here are some affordable ideas to keep your small business computers running smoothly. Plus, a reminder to stay green. It’s good business.
[Read more...]Public Policy
How to Win Your Major Marketing Campaign
There are many reasons for marketing failure of a campaign. Here are 14 of the more important reasons, plus what you must do to win.
[Read more...]