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Anti-counterfeit Coalition Cites Alibaba’s “Significant Improvements”
The president of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC), the world’s largest non-profit devoted to protecting intellectual property, says his organization’s work with…

The Best Places to Start a Business (and Where Not to)
Wondering how to give your business startup an extra edge? Where you choose to locate can be almost as important as your…

The Pros and Cons to Rate Shopping Business Loans
Along with purchasing a home or a car, seeking a business loan is likely one of the most significant financial moves you’ll…

3 Things You Might Not Know About Your Mid-Level Donors
More than likely, there are hundreds of donors sitting in your file that have the potential to make a significant contribution to…

5 Local Marketing Ideas for Small Budgets That Are Guaranteed To Make a Big Splash
Business 101 – How to get through your first year in business! The answer to that question is fairly simple. You get…

Creating Credibility to Maximize the Growth of Your Retail Startup
All entrepreneurs know that being a small company comes with a variety of daily challenges. We wear many hats, strain our bank…

The 2 Fundamental Things Ecommerce CEOs Should Know About Retaining Customers
Today, building an ecommerce site from scratch is easier than pie. A free and versatile platform such as Spaces or a complete out-of-box…

Marketing: A Beautiful Game
The phrase “The Beautiful Game” means something profound to football fans all over the world. I first discovered it watching the Euro…

Jay Z’s Faltering Streaming Service Is a Case Study in Failure-to-Launch Syndrome
On paper, it must have seemed like a dream launch strategy: A stage packed with the world’s most famous musicians joining together…







