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Small Businesses Making a Difference One Sole at a Time
Susan Says -- Secrets of Small Business Success
December 23
This is the time of year for giving, and small businesses are finding a way to make an impact one sole at a time. Through an organization called Soles 4 Souls, small business have helped collect nearly four million pairs of shoes for those in need.
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What Are You Afraid Of?
The Real Deal: Success for Women in Business
December 22
A woman approached me after a recent presentation. She had recently changed careers. Previously she was in the insurance business presenting programs to prospects. She was accompanied by other staff who supported her presentations. Now she was selling her own consulting services--by herself. She was making presentations to groups and she was terrified. She asked me how I delivered effortless ...
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When Was Your Last Move, If Ever?
Working Mothers
December 20
A recent report from the Census Bureau shows that people are not moving as much as they once did, and Pew Research Center finds that nearly 4 out of the 10 people they surveyed had never moved out of their hometown! While I have always migrated from here to there, I do believe the statistics, since many people I meet ...

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We would consider something like that, and I agree. Something like this would benefit both parties. For now, we are waiting to hear back.
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By: Kathy Murdock on 12/18/08 at 5:54 AM
Poor and Costly Customer Service-What is the Fix, and What Would You Do as a Business Owner
I'd offer compensatory services to accommodate the bill like weekly cleaning for a certain amount of months or an option to pay half the bill.
By: Denise O'Berry on 12/16/08 at 6:33 PM
Poor and Costly Customer Service-What is the Fix, and What Would You Do as a Business Owner
Kathy- It's not hard for me to come up with examples of how I have effectively shopped online. Your hint of the day is DVD sales! I also think it's OK to allow employees to shop online, specifically on their breaks. It takes less time than a trip to the mall. See my blog post of January 23rd of this year, "What Website is Your Employee Searching Now?" ...
By: Rebecca Mazin on 12/11/08 at 11:24 AM
How Much Online Shopping Do You Do?
Yes, I realize it was good to let go. I came back much more refreshed. I felt as though I'd actually had a vacation. Where did you go for your vacation?
By: Susan Solovic on 12/7/08 at 9:30 AM
The Best Small Business Vacation Tip -- Do Nothing.
I definitely agree that the size of the ad matters! I don't know what the cost is for each size, but I"ll have to look into this. I know I skipped all of the one line ads. SO does that mean it doesnt pay to advertise unless you go bigger?

I actually went to USF! Love Tampa, but I can imagine the size of that phone book! Thanks Denise for the response!
By: Kathy Murdock on 12/4/08 at 5:46 AM
Phone Book-Do You Use One? If So, Are You Located in a Big City or Small Town?

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