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Will the Marketplace Fairness Act Affect Your Small Business?

Deborah Sweeney | Posted 05.16.2013 | Small Business
Read More: Small Business, Business Tax, Online Business, Marketplace Fairness Act, Commerce, Ebay, Ecommerce Interstate Tac Business, Small Business News
Deborah Sweeney

The Marketplace Fairness Act is supposed to level the playing field between traditional brick and mortar storefronts and online stores. A lot of online stores that were started years ago and are just now beginning to really pick up steam will be hit the hardest.

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11 Online Marketplaces Where Your Side Business Will Thrive

Young Entrepreneur Council | Posted 11.17.2012 | Small Business
Read More: Online Business, Marketplace, Side Business, Online Marketplace, Young Entrepreneur Council, Freelance, Small Business News
Young Entrepreneur Council

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs.

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Do You Have an Online Personality?

Louisa Leontiades | Posted 08.05.2012 | Business
Read More: Relationship Building, Online Business, Humour, Online Voice, Business News
Louisa Leontiades

I belong to many LinkedIn Groups and most have a post where you are supposed to introduce yourself. Reams and reams of people post in these threads ho...

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The Top 10 Ways to Become Truly Social

Dov Seidman | Posted 04.24.2012 | Business
Read More: Social Enterprise, E-Business, Online Business, Social Business, Social Technology, Corporate Culture, Social Enterprise Advice, Business News
Dov Seidman

If we continue to act in a socially uninformed and uninspired manner, some of our new social enterprises may suffer the same fate that took down so many e-businesses at the beginning of this century.

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Why Customer Delight Is So Important in Online Business

Louisa Leontiades | Posted 04.08.2012 | Business
Read More: Plasticine, Online Business, Reward, Customer Delight, Customer Voice, Business News
Louisa Leontiades

'Purple,' said my daughter holding out a ball of hardened plasticine.'Shall we make it into a sausage?' I said rolling it painfully between my palms. ...

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New Internet Business Models: Find Your "Picks and Shovels" Opportunity in the Internet Gold Mine

Marc Ostrofsky | Posted 01.16.2012 | Business
Read More: Internet, Online Business, Business Model, Business Model Versus Business Plan, Online Business Models, Secondary Business Markets, Online Business Plan, Business News
Marc Ostrofsky

New and different products and services pop up every day. This gives rise to supporting products and services. A business can make substantial profit by helping others execute their plans for making money.

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BikeTiresDirect.com... Case Study in 'Reverse E-Commerce,' Sell then Buy

Marc Ostrofsky | Posted 01.07.2012 | Business
Read More: Internet, Online Business, Sell Then Buy, Reverse E-Commerce, Business News
Marc Ostrofsky

In my book, Get Rich Click, I cover a lot of fascinating case studies that illustrate how the right idea can lead to a wildly successful online busin...

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Sell Before You Buy: 10 Steps to a Successful "Reverse E-Commerce" Business

Marc Ostrofsky | Posted 01.01.2012 | Business
Read More: Inventory, Internet Business, Online Advertising, Chinatown, Online Marketing, San Francisco, Online Business, Houston, Reverse E-Commerce, Order Fulfillment, New York, Wholesale, Harwin, Business News
Marc Ostrofsky

One of the most exciting opportunities posed by the Internet today is "reverse e-commerce." You can "sell before you buy" with virtually no limits.

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Chemo 101: A Web Success Story

Robert Schwab | Posted 10.22.2011 | Denver
Read More: Small Business, Nurses, Oncology, Chemotherapy, Chemo 101, Online Business, Cancer, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Denver News
Robert Schwab

Kristin Gustafson started marketing even before she launched the website that keeps chemotherapy patients, nurses, doctors and caregivers abreast of the latest information available about life in the Chemo Room.

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Creating Diary of a Young Start-Up

Louisa Leontiades | Posted 06.07.2012 | Business
Read More: Multi-Stakeholder Perspective, Anne Frank, Business Startups, Diary of a Young Start Up, Online Business, Business News
Louisa Leontiades

I want my business to be big. Huge! Of course, I do. But this blog is not to sell our services. This blog was designed to tell the story of my fledgling start-up.

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Rod Kurtz

Will The iPad Change The World?

HuffingtonPost.com | Rod Kurtz | Posted 08.15.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Steve Jobs, Ipod, Apps, Business Opportunities, Online Business, Ipad, Iphone, Apple, HuffPost Small Business Board of Directors, Technology, Small Business News

Since its release on April 3, iPad fever has gripped the nation -- with the usual media buzz and lines around the block we've come to expect from Appl...

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Virtual Assistants For Online Dating: The Next Big Idea?

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Patrick Sauer | Posted 08.11.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Small Business Success Stories, How to Find a Date, Virtual Dating Assistants, Starting a Business, match.com, Scott Valdez, Online Dating Tips, Online Business, The Next Big Idea, Small Business News

Scott Valdez graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 and hit the ground running. He joined a startup specializing in business services and le...

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ICANN Top Level Domain Release Won't Beat .Com Relevance

Brett Greene | Posted 08.22.2011 | Denver
Read More: Icann, Online Business, Internet, Top-Level Domain Names, Internet News, Domain Name, Cognitive Bias, Dot-Com, Denver News
Brett Greene

In theory, the availability of these new URL endings means that you'll type in 'Ford.car' instead of 'Ford.com'... or will you? It will take a lot of retraining to get us to type in anything besides dot com in a web browser.

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Ben Craw

Paul Trible, Ledbury: 27 Million and Counting

HuffingtonPost.com | Ben Craw | Posted 07.27.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Men's Shirts, Shirtmakers, Online Retail, Starting a Business, Paul Trible, Online Business, Retail, Small Business Video, Shirt Companies, Video, Dress Shirts, Unique Business Ideas, Shirts, 27 Million and Counting, Ledbury, Small Business News

Starting your own business is a noble -- not to mention exciting, rewarding and often crazy -- undertaking. The experience is an adventure, to say the...

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Designer Clothing Rental Service: The Next Big Idea?

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Charlotte Jensen | Posted 08.10.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Small Business Success Stories, Jennifer Hyman, Starting a Business, Online Business, Unique Business Ideas, Jenny Fleiss, The Next Big Idea, Rent the Runway Founders, Clothing Rental, Rent the Runway, Small Business News

A well-stuffed closet but absolutely nothing to wear -- it's a frequent mantra for women the world over. For Jennifer Hyman, it also sparked a busines...

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City Planning: How Cities Can Save Local Manufacturing Businesses

Larry MacDonald | Posted 06.06.2011 | Business
Read More: Smb, Internet Business, Taxes, Search Engine Marketing, Economic Development, Online Business, Sba, Innovation, American-Manufacturing, Seo, Local Government, Small Business Lending, City Planning, Manufacturing Jobs, Competition, Shopping Carts, Marketing, Local News, Business News
Larry MacDonald

All across America, small to medium manufacturing businesses are shutting down, resulting in lost jobs and lost revenues for cities. Everyone loses. ...

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Made In The USA: The Weight-Loss Industry Makes Huge Gains

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Geoff Williams | Posted 08.11.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Supreme 90 Day, Starting a Business, Biggest Loser, Made in the USA, Online Business, How to Lose Weight, Niyogin, Small Business Success Stories, Weight Watchers, Kim Bensen, Jenny Craig, Unique Business Ideas, Nutrisystem, Weight Loss Programs, Kim Bensen Enterprises, Small Business News

Kim Benson's epiphany came after she ordered a snack at a local fast-food joint: Two hot dogs with everything, two cheeseburgers with the works, two l...

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Made In The USA: From Trekkies To Pet Lovers, An Online Dating Site For Everyone

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Julia L. Rogers | Posted 08.11.2011 | Small Business
Read More: match.com, Michael Carter, Made in the USA, Online Business, Passions Network, Saar Gur, Small Business Success Stories, Trek Passions, Date My Pet, Online Dating, Online Dating Sites, Founderdating, Jessica Alter, Best Online Dating Sites, Robert Yau, Small Business News

As Steve Martin's character Harris K. Telemacher says in the film "L.A. Story," when it comes to love, "There's someone out there for everyone -- even...

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Melisse Gelula And Alexia Brue, Well + Good NYC: 27 Million And Counting

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Lauren Drell | Posted 07.28.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Yoga Guide, Yoga, Video, Starting a Business, Online Business, Melisse Gelula, Best Yoga Studios, Small Business Video, Wellness, Alexia Brue, Well Good NYC, Acupuncture, Running a Business, Unique Business Ideas, 27 Million and Counting, New York Yoga, Small Business News

Starting your own business is a noble -- not to mention exciting, rewarding and often crazy -- undertaking. The experience is an adventure, to say the...

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Cleaning Up Your Online Image: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Geoff Williams | Posted 08.02.2011 | Small Business
Read More: 5 Things You Need to Know, Social Media, Online Image, Linkedin, Twitter, Online, Yelp, Online Business, Facebook, Managing Social Media, Cleaning Up Online Image, Small Business News

You would never let your front porch or storefront become dilapidated. You would never hand out a crumpled resume or business card. And you would neve...

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Rod Kurtz

Ask Rod, Episode 27: How Do We Maintain Our Company Culture?

HuffingtonPost.com | Rod Kurtz | Posted 01.26.2012 | Small Business
Read More: Growing a Business, Rod Kurtz, Company Culture, Video, Online Retail, Ask Rod, Online Retail Tips, Best Company Culture, Online Business, Selling Online, Retail Tips, Managing Employees, Small Business Video, Management, Small Business News

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers tips on preserving company culture and converting online shoppers into online buyers. The original version of thi...

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Rod Kurtz

Ask Rod, Episode 10: Are We Facing A Double-Dip Recession?

HuffingtonPost.com | Rod Kurtz | Posted 01.26.2012 | Small Business
Read More: Video, Baby Boomers, Smith'wiches, Advertising and Marketing, Senior Care, Ask Rod, Double-Dip Recession, Online Business, Running a Business, The Smith, Small Business Video, Recession, Small Business News

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers advice on expanding during a recession, marketing products to Baby Boomers, and dealing with mischievous interns....

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The Wine Rack, Already A Breast-Seller: The Next Big Idea?

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Geoff Williams | Posted 08.11.2011 | Small Business
Read More: BaronBob.Com Wine Rack, Wine Rack, Starting a Business, Online Business, Brooks Lambert, Beerbelly, BaronBob.Com, Beer Belly, Small Business Success Stories, The Next Big Idea, Cooler Fun, Small Business News

The latest heatwave has helped sales of all things summer -- electric fans, air conditioners, flip flops and more. Add to that list the Wine Rack, whi...

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At 18, She's Already On Her Third Business

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Geoff Williams | Posted 07.28.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Diane Keng, Small Business Success Stories, Young Entrepreneurs, Youngest Millionaire, Starting a Business, Myweboo, Business Ideas for Teenagers, Online Business, Entrepreneur Spotlight, Teen Millionaires, Teen Business, Small Business News

Chances are, when you were 18, you were probably stressing over finals, trying to enjoy your "senior week," and maybe getting ready to embark on a new...

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The Netflix Of Dress Socks: The Next Big Idea?

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Julia L. Rogers | Posted 08.10.2011 | Small Business
Read More: Small Business Success Stories, Starting a Business, Samy Liechti, Inventions, Online Business, Unique Business Ideas, Blacksocks, The Next Big Idea, Small Business News

Samy Liechti was a young advertising executive navigating his way through the business world, when an embarrassing moment at a Japanese tea house prov...

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