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Entries from May 2007

Is It Ever Okay to Turn Away Business?

May 7th, 2007 · No Comments

As a small business owner, the loss of business can oftentimes be felt more dramatically than by that of a larger company.  And, if you are a relatively new business, chances are that you are working aggressively to build your client base.  However, I pose the question is it ever okay to turn away business?  […]

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Better Work Life Balance

May 4th, 2007 · No Comments

A healthy work-life balance is an important goal for many individuals in the working world. For small business owners, 96% believe that is important to them. That’s according to a new MasterCard Worldwide survey which also found that more than half of small business owners believe that being a small business owner enables greater work-life […]

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Terminating an Employee

May 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Donald Trump makes it look easy. Yeah, sure, its just a “reality” show seeking ratings, but every once and a while, I wish having to terminate an employee was that easy. Who hasn’t had to deal with an employee that had to be fired? In most cases, even when they deserve it, its still a […]

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Affiliate program = an easy way to start an online business

May 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Affiliate program is a great way how to start an online business without headaches of handling products and shipping.
You can promote affiliate products on your website or in discussion forums. You can even sell products on eBay. Once you get a sale an affiliate company will take care of shipping the product and you will […]

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The Makings of a Good Manager

May 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Belgium-based training company Krauthammer International performed a survey in October 2006 regarding manager behavior perceived and actual. The survey reviewed 30 core management practices and the modes of behavior most employees look for in a manager. In most cases, managers appear to be failling short of employee expectations, and therefore the needs of the company.
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Free office space for Internet start ups

May 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Are you starting a new company and need office space? We are offering free office space to selected companies in Memphis, Tennessee area.
We want to support few selected start ups. Short business plan is required.
Please contact us if interested. info@eastbiz.com
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