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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. It’s how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.”. ‘Be As of 2009, Lester is cancer-free. “I I don’t think I had any idea what it would mean to others when I made it back,” Lester says.

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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. approving bank loans for the presented ventures. Very professional presentation, I certainly committed all the banks funds for this idea. — ST.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

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6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses &# Dean Soto Said on November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am I depends on the type of training, but there are two free ways to get free training in presentation skills and sometimes tachnology skills. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/01

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Many India SMBs are turning to SaaS CIOL News Reports : KOLKATA, INDIA: India SMBs (Small and medium business or companies with up to 999 employees) are on track to spend US$30 million on accounting software in 2009, showing a 5 per cent growth over 2008. As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview.

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Turbocharge Your Sales

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Look at researching prospects, making initial contact, presenting the product and closing the deal. Map out a sales plan It’s worth laying out a sales plan so your reps aren’t running off in all directions. Map out a timeline for every step in the sales cycle. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Is Your Business Blogging?

The Small Business Blog

No matter how digitally smart businesses are getting, this disconnect still continues to present quite a business conundrum. However, a recent survey revealed that only a third of businesses recognised this. In an age rich with information, constant regeneration of content is simply what we expect and it is what we have become used to.

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Top 5 Tips for Using Technology for Marketing

The Small Business Blog

Use custom backgrounds and stock photography to make PowerPoint presentations more interesting for the viewer. Invest in a colour printer to make business cards, stationery and letterheads look more professional. Start a company blog and use it to keep your customers in the loop. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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