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The Ultimate Handbook for Remote Work from Home Jobs

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Legitimate remote jobs can be found by careful search through reputable platforms, leveraging professional networks, and being vigilant to avoid scams by recognizing signs such as requests for upfront payments or vague job details. Another strategy is to leverage professional networks for personal referrals and information on openings.

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7 Types of Competitive Advantages and How to Develop Yours

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Decisions regarding business hours, marketing automation, or ordering and finance all attempt to gain a tactical edge over our competitors. A first-mover competitive advantage means that you lead the market with a new product, technology, or service. And does not necessarily mean inventing a completely new product.

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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These types of dreaded, so-called “ black swan ” events are difficult to predict, so it’s important to have a plan in place before crisis strikes, advises Frank LaMonaca, a mentor with SCORE, a network of volunteer, expert business mentors. As a result, he began monitoring the company’s finances on a weekly basis.

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Good Customer Service Can Go A Long Way | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Good Customer Service Can Go A Long Way by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 24, 2010 For a small business, customer retention can prove as profitable as sourcing new customers. In fact, retaining current customers can be more cost-effective as no outgoings are necessary to market and sell to them.

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Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 16, 2009 Following on from my interview on CNBC, I came under fire with some criticism for suggesting the banks and the government is failing small business with access to affordable finance. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Is Your Networking Fishy Enough?

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Is Your Networking Fishy Enough? by adrianswinscoe on Jul 02, 2010 Networking is an essential growth strategy for any small (even large) business. However, there is an essential difference between having a strategy and how you implement it and many small businesses try networking with little success.

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Top 5 Sales Tips for Small Business

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! They all have to do their part by providing excellent customer service. Without exception, all of your staff need an in-depth knowledge of the product or service that you provide. Explaining it to potential customers should become second nature to them. Starting a Small Business?

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