Successful networking is a necessary part of growing your business and taking it to the next level. Doing so requires a certain amount of social grace, including the ability to engage people in conversation and making them feel comfortable.
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By Amy Fowler
Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to take steps to secure their mobile devices in order to protect themselves from identity theft and malware.
According to a survey released by The Pew Research Center in January, almost half of all American adults
Starting (or re-starting) a business can be challenging. It takes time and persistence to build the momentum that leads to success. Since our Facebook community is full of inspiring business owners, we reached out and asked them to share their
Promoting your business is a continuous job that often requires a great deal of creative energy, time, and money. However, it is important to keep in mind that you have a wonderful resource in your clientele; your clients can not
When planning for the long term success of your business, your focus should be on moving forward with such things as industry trends and customer demands. You’ll want to make sure you're planning to grow your business in a realistic
When was the last time you performed a check-up on your business? It's an important practice. Think of it like maintenance on your car: every three months or 3,000 miles, you change the oil, rotate the tires, and possibly top
By Caitlin Vancas
Did you know that every time you make a credit card purchase, the store you are buying from pays a fee to the credit card company? Did you also know that as of this week, PA merchants are
Wouldn't it be great if everyone was as excited and positive about your business as you are?
Unfortunately, every business owner eventually encounters critics...people who only have negative things to say about you or your business. Sometimes these comments come from
A successful entrepreneur has many characteristics: ambition, good work ethic, and strong leadership skills to name just a few. One often overlooked quality, however, is always being on the lookout for opportunity. Whether things are going well or could use
By Rachel Harner
Facebook graph search. Have you heard of it? Probably, but do you know what it is? Facebook graph search is a new feature, in an ever-growing list of Facebook changes, which rolled out to a select few last
The internet can provide tremendous exposure for your business, when used correctly. For this reason, establishing an online presence is not a task to be taken lightly. It can be overwhelming to get started, however, especially with all the different
By Jerri Stroud
Banking through your mobile phone is catching on fast, with a third of U.S. cell phone users expected to try mobile banking over the next year.
But how safe is it? What happens if you lose your cell phone
