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Another investment fraud uncovered

We seem to be very gullible to cons. This latest investment fraud revelation shows again that if a story is too good to be true, it probably is. Paying higher than normal interest? Be careful. read more »
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Retrenchments are preventable even in a recession

Companies with prudent management find they don't need to lay off staff during difficult trading times. read more »
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Facebook has settled!

Much speculation about the settlement that Facebook has agreed to in order to make the case of theft of intellectual property go away finally. read more »
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Such new concepts in business - honesty and integrity

... the Media Standards Trust says that the print media in the UK is more distrusted than even financial institutions are. read more »
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Trust - the new idea for 2009

It's as if Trust is a new concept for 2009. Possibly because we have seen so little of it in businesses. read more »
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Beat the recession with this marketing tip

Here’s a very basic concept. One of the differences between a recession and economic growth is how Mrs Consumer shops. During economic growth she is prepared to buy any ol’ rubbish. read more »
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How to make marketing easier

Get to know your potential customer and clients before you try and sell them something. It will make a huge difference in your confidence in approaching them and will result in higher success rates in acquiring the work. read more »
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There is a market for homemade goods - marketing fundi

n interview with the founder of Etsy at this year’s Davos made interesting viewing. In particular it’s encouraging to see that homemade products are doing well, in this instance sold online. For people who need to generate income, and who doesn’t re read more »
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This is a great marketing idea

Who says money has to change hands? Whatever happened to good ol’ trade, one wonders. Here is a great example of an excellent trade. Think about where you could apply this in your business and how you could benefit from it. read more »
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Marketing ideas for seconds

Make sure you and your product are easy to find. Throw out the welcome mat, put lights up the drive, have a butler open the door for your customers, pour the welcome champagne and above all allow the world in to your business. read more »
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What to do during an economic winter

What are we to do when we face economic hardship. Do we sit back and wait for things to get better, or do we go out into the world fighting? read more »
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What can we learn from Nollywood

Are you honest when creating your products or are you like Hollywood, all showtime and smoke and mirrors. read more »
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Marketing ideas for starters

What are you really offering as service or product? read more »
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Choose your marketing message with caution

The difference in wording might be quite small, but the message is either inclusive or exclusive depending on the words used. How are you sending out your business message? Are you welcoming them or only allowing them access to your product. read more »
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Take the Obama message of honesty and integrity and apply to your business

One of the important issues Obama spoke about was of restoring honesty and integrity into government and in this way in the lives of his people. This[...] read more »
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