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Use Milestones and Metrics to Turn Planning into Business GPS

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That’s what turns planning into management, with a cycle I call P-R-R-R, for plan-run-review-revise. They include launch dates, review dates, prototype availabilities, advertising, social media, website development, and programs to generate leads and traffic. So too with running your own business, or starting a new one.

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The 7 Website Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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Mistake #2: Believing that web development has to be rocket science. The Fake Fix: Some web development companies and industry specialists promised all-in-one solutions. If you’re an independent professional, you don’t need an elaborate project management set-up. You don’t need a lot of bells and whistles.

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Customer Relationships Key to Restaurant Success

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During one of my trips there, I decided to chat with Big Tony about how he built his business and how he manages to continue to succeed with so much competition. The programs feature insights into new trends, economic conditions, cash flow management, effective pricing strategies, innovative marketing and promotions programs.

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Smart Bear Live 7: More from AZ Disruptors

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One thing I learned from there, is that the manager is the first step. And B,The manager often is the one controlling how the money works. So, if the manager’s on board, you’re probably going to start and if not, you’re don’t regardless of the band. So the manager, that’s one thing.

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Bad returns be damned: Venture capital fundraising jumps 31 percent in U.S

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

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I decided to focus on providing complete digital marketing services like web strategy, website development and full suite of digital marketing. 13 years later, GMR Web Team is the face of my business while Global Marketing Resources is just a legal entity that owns GMR Web Team. #25- Photo Credit: Tom Ingrassia.

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32 Business and Life Lessons: What I Learned Running Companies on 4 Different Continents

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I had a degree in Information Technology, had worked as a web developer, tech support guy, account manager, sales person and a marketer. I’ve developed a number of product since for that market and have organized many tens of training seminars. What should I do with my life? How to choose? Key learnings.

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