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30 Money Saving Tips For Your Business

Up and Running

Saving money as a small business can be tricky- if you’re a startup especially, money might be tight already. Learn everything you can about marketing and public relations for your industry, and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward when you promote and talk about your business. South Africa.

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Changing the World ONE Business at a Time

Growthink Blog

Holding constant for socioeconomic factors, the typical entrepreneur makes less money, work more hours and suffers more work-related stress than their employed counterparts. Quite possibly the most amazing and inspiring number in all of American business is 550,000. But start them they do!

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The Difference Between Mo Ibrahim and Mo Gaddafi

Growthink Blog

Last week I flagged the shocking and even depressing statistics that most entrepreneurs - holding constant for socioeconomic factors - make less money, work more hours and suffer more work-related stress - than their employed counterparts. Quite possibly the most amazing and inspiring number in all of American business is 550,000.

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Small business and social good: some tips on doing the right thing

crowdSPRING Blog

Today I want to discuss ways that small business can support not-for-profits and get involved in meaningful causes, and at the same time help to drive economic development locally, regionally, or even internationally. Related posts: Lean Marketing tips: not-for-profit edition.

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10 Entertaining Things to Check out While You’re Waiting in Line Today

Up and Running

Black Friday is great and all, but if you’re only going to hit the big box stores, you could be missing out on a number of unique things that small businesses are offering. Small Business Saturday is tomorrow. It was started by American Express in 2010 to encourage people to shop at small businesses.

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Twitter Link Roundup #43 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How To Talk To Small Business – [link]. “Saying “thank you” – why startups and small businesses should listen to mom&# – [link].

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: CAfrica Sports

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CAfrica Sports (pronounced see-Africa-sports) was in need of a logo and stationary design for their company that will be the first private broadcaster to deliver content to over 40 countries in sub-Sahara Africa. Before CAfrica Sports, companies wanting to advertise in Africa had to pay on a country to country basis.

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