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Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT

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Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 17, 2010 As a small business owner, or entrepreneur, you have no doubt heard of a SWOT analysis. But with a heavy workload, is it really necessary for your small business to complete a SWOT analysis? Opportunities : external factors that will make success easier.

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Entrepreneurship live and kicking! | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 20, 2008 I always enjoy the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs out in the field, during speaking engagements, trade-shows and other events. Quality, customer service and a niche market, what could possibly go wrong. Entrepreneurship live and kicking! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. — ST.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

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by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children. Christie Lyle Said on May 21st, 2008 at 3:41 am Thanks for the great post. — ST.

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Let Go A Little and Help Your Business

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The best way to work out the strengths and weaknesses within your business is to carry out a SWOT analysis (I talk more about the reasons for doing this here). This is the best way to move your company forward and to help your business to succeed. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Is Your Business Blogging?

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My company, Pear Analytics, has used our blog to get as much insight from our customers about what features need to be enhanced for our new version of our product. We offer a free SEO analysis tool that is simple to use. And because of our customer responses/comments, it is now even more user friendly.

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Competitive Intelligence: Not Just For Big Business | THE SMALL.

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Competition analysis is not only important when you’re launching a business but it’s important not to become complacent and keep a watchful eye on the competition. Sarah Smith Said on January 26th, 2010 at 12:04 pm This is an important article for small business owners to always keep an eye on the competition.

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No Business Plan Needed To Start Small Business! | THE SMALL.

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by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 13, 2008 Two professors, Julian Lang and William Bygrave , from Babson College in the US have found that the business performance of businesses started, with or without business plan , was unaffected. Having a plan helps if success of your product or service is dependent on many external factors.

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