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GetEntrepreneurial.com: 1. Only 12% of Gov’t Money goes to the poor Most Americans think that government money programs are for everyone else… for instance only the poor, minorities or friends of the president. But, only 12% of Government Handouts go to the poor And only 25% of Government... More

Successful Meetings: 1. Tickets to movies, concerts, museums, sporting events, outdoor activities or an annual pass to national parks. 2. House or garden plants, herbs, seeds, and bulbs. These could be packaged with pots or planter boxes made from natural ingredients. 3. Gift certificates to clothing,... More

Seattle Post Intelligencer: * Specialize. Articulating at least one special area of expertise helps target and secure first customers. It works because customers prefer to select vendors that they think offer exceptional service value. For example, a startup accounting firm can promote its exceptional... More

bizthreads.net: If you’re a small business owner, you have probably had to choose at least one vendor. Some make the mistake of selecting the first vendor that they talk to while others always go for the lowest price. There are other factors to consider, however, and choosing the best vendors can... More

Your dinner will be the talk of the TOWN!! You should try this! Sure to bring smiles from your guests! Here is a new way to prepare your Thanksgiving Turkey. 1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes. 2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully. (see attached picture... More

The NWEN Blog: The nature of entrepreneurship is to change the paradigm through which we view the status quo, and to improve or change things as necessary to create a successful new model. For young entrepreneurs especially, having a mentor is important in navigating the territory between the inception... More

CNNMoney.com: Each Thanksgiving, my household brims with abundance and gratitude. But after dinner my family always squabbles over who gets to break the wishbone. One year I had an idea that would solve the problem for my family and, I was sure, many others on Turkey Day. I was familiar with plastic... More

Britain is setting up a University Enterprise Network to nurture homegrown tech experts capable of creating the next Google or Facebook BusinessWeek: The government is establishing a series of University Enterprise Networks (UENs) in the hope of nurturing a crop of homegrown tech entrepreneurs capable... More

ReadWriteWeb: 1. Don’t focus on growth; focus on cash preservation David Cowan, Bessemer Venture Partners, recommends companies move toward cash preservation rather than growth. “Spend less time worrying about what competitors will do in terms of features, it won’t be your biggest problem because... More

PowerHomeBiz.com: Iceberg Vending, long-time vendors of purified water, introduce the most advanced purified ice and water kiosk on the market today—pioneering industry standards in the process. The Iceberg™ is a new market delivery system in a $2.5 billion dollar industry that provides a strong... More