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

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It was 2010. Buoyed by this success, I decided to go for the biggest deal of my life: the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. On January 15, 2010, I was expecting a delivery of 17,000-plus tickets, and I had paid a deposit of $3 million for them. I was waiting for the most important call of my life. And then the phone rang.

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It’s vital employers understand the new EHRC guidelines on menopause 

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The EHRC’s new guidelines highlight how menopause can fall under the Equality Act 2010 as a disability, if symptoms significantly impact a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Employers should communicate clearly, consistently and regularly to practice genuine commitment to supporting menopausal workers.

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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In 2010, after losing her fashion design job during The Great Recession, Kristine Deer founded the activewear brand K-DEER. K-DEER was one of the first brands to make and market printed activewear in 2010 before it became an established retail department. “I Taking a leap. I had nothing to lose besides my ego,” Deer says.

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Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers

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Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 22, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Starting a Small Business? External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

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Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 30, 2010 Running a successful small business is a matter of controlling cash-flow. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to.

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What's Your Business Personality? | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. by Stefan Töpfer on May 14, 2010 When you’re in business you often hear the phrase “people buy from people”, but just how important are people, and personality, in running a successful business? John Crickett Said on May 14th, 2010 at 2:07 pm Great post Stefan.

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