We’ve discussed perception in the past and how it can influence not only your beliefs but also those around you as well.  As an individual, how you speak, how you carry yourself, your physical appearance, and so forth, can all set a lasting impression on people you meet.  Have you ever thought about how people perceive your company? There will come a time when people won’t give you the time of day because they assume your business operates in your garage. Here are 50 tips to make your small business look bigger!

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The debate continues about the federal government’s handling of recent economic downturns and how federal spending measures affect our economy. How effective and efficient is government job creation? How does it compare to job growth in the private sector?

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In previous articles we talked about many facets of day trading with the focus on Forex.  What we would like to share with readers in this article are the details of getting set up to start trading using Forex.  If you refer to previous articles written, you will see why our team has chosen Forex over Stocks.  In short, being in a generation of instant gratification, there is no better market than Forex to participate in.

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Money: the fibrous paper that causes dreams to be made and crushed; worlds destroyed and people formulated. Life revolves around it and the world spins from people’s constant pursuit of it.

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Are you familiar with Pinterest? Chances are you probably heard of it but aren’t actually a member or know much about it. Pinterest in a nutshell is a social network with an ecosystem that revolves around virtual bulletin boards. Users that find interesting items on the internet can then post it on their personal bulletin board which then can get reshared by other users. Why does all this matter? Pinterest is now the #1 referral traffic source for retailers worldwide. Here’s how you can use it for your business.

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A brand’s positioning serves as a road map for all strategic and communication decisions.  Positioning is the destination for your brand.  Think back to the last vacation you took, how did you know what to pack?  You generally wouldn’t pack shorts and a bathing suit if you were traveling to Alaska, but without knowing the destination ahead of time you would simply have to guess what to pack.  Likewise, it would be nearly impossible to choose the correct strategic steps without knowing what the brand destination will be.

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We often hear the hardest part of starting a business is the idea itself.  Truth be told, ideas are all around us and right under our nose. Sometimes the idea comes from solving a personal problem to improving something without needing to re-invent the wheel. Thankfully these 56 entrepreneurs share their ‘aha’ moment on how they personally came up with their unique business ideas. We hope these stories help trigger that light inside your head!

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