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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

But I do know that it changed me and my life forever, the day I now refer to as “The 2×4 Day”—when I got hit upside the head by a 2×4. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I supplied tickets to more than 8,500 people, netting over $1 million in profits. And it did. At least, that’s what losing $3 million felt like.

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Online Platforms Enabling the Rise of Global Micro Outsourcing Firms

Small Business Labs

Glocalization  refers to the integration of local differences in the cost and availability of skills to a standardized global structure that enables their use. This is also referred to as geoarbitrage, which is tapping into lower cost labor from lower cost countries.

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Ethics – Small Business Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

Ethics – Small Business Quote of the Week by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 19, 2009 A small business quote keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained. Smaller businesses often say the words, but can’t get in on the act. Clare Short (b. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Digistar Solutions

The Small Business Blog

Dwayne Casey Said on May 16th, 2010 at 11:20 pm I like the price breakdown about how the service compares in reference to a minimum wage employee, makes great sense. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Funny my company name is Superstar Solutions. Kevin’s company works on metrics. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

The term ‘business overhead’ refers to the general cost of running a business; this can include carrying an inventory, supplies, staff and premises. Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

David Said on February 8th, 2010 at 9:14 pm In Australia, companies definitely prefer to hire people they know and a lot of have financial incentives in place where if employees refer another employee, they get a bonus. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Is Your Networking Fishy Enough?

The Small Business Blog

those businesses that you could build mutually beneficial relationships such that over time you may be able to cross refer. When developing your networking strategy, he believes that there are two main groups that you should be targeting: Your Big Fish – These are the people or groups that are potential referral hubs ie.