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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

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This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. So, you’re a small or medium-sized business, and you want to build a Facebook, mobile or web app. Image credits: Flickr, goincase.

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Startup Grind Turns the Tables on Mark Suster

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You know, there were a number of small businesses in San Diego that were producing hard drives and computer assemblies and, you know, a lot of stuff in the IT sector, and I had gone off to meet a bunch of them because I didn’t know if I could get a job. I had someone willing to offer me a job in France.

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6 Things Female Business Entrepreneurs Must Know Before They Start That Startup

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by Frances Kweller, CEO and founder of Kweller Prep. As scary and intimidating as starting a business can be, there are many reasons why women want to take that leap. Stay Away from Business Partners. Advice For The Young At Heart business lessons entrepreneur Frances Kweller startup women power'

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How Multilingual SEO Can Help Build Your Global Brand

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For example, if you want to market your product or services in France, it would be a great idea to translate your content to French. Although English is a widely-used language in the world, you don’t want to miss out on the chance to market your business to non-English speakers. Partner with translation agencies.

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Pick the Perfect Name for Your Startup

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Frances McInnis is a journalist and crossword enthusiast based in New York City. Mark Suster (GRP Partners VC) nails it in this (audio, summary blog post) clip I borrowed from a recent ThisWeekInVentureCapital (#twivc) episode. Personally I feel the 'convey meaning but are made up words' approach are a marketing nightmare.

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Donability

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What’s the craziest story you have from starting your own business? It’s funny because Donability has partners all over the world– Brazil, US, France. Related posts: Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Volta. Small Business Spotlight of the Week: PagPresente.

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HOW TO: Connect with Other Entrepreneurs Online

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Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.