5 Unusual Things You Should Trademark
Filing a trademark shouldn't stop at words and logos. There are many other ways to protect your brand that you may be overlooking. Read story
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Productivity Tip: Fine-tune Your Focus
Use these three simple steps to increase productivity at work and boost your accomplishments. Read story
Create a Coveted Internship Program
An internship program should be more than just free or low-cost labor. Here's how to make it beneficial for everyone involved. Read story
Google & Facebook Take on Patent Trolls
Technology giants launch an assault on vague patents that hinder innovation and jack up costs. Read story
Why Good Bosses Keep Their Word
Bosses will be held to their word. If you say something, you must follow through. Read story
Guide to Effective Delegating (For Control Freaks)
You cannot grow your business all on your own so stop trying to. It's time for you to trust others to help you. Here's how. Read story
Don't Get Stuck With a Jersey Contract
Oral contracts are just that, words in the air. Put any agreement in writing if you want it to be worth something. Read story
Lessons From a Time Square Street Peddler
A street hawker may seem like an unlikely teacher, but you can use their simple techniques to increase the power of your sales force. Read story
5 Steps to Handling a Customer Complaint
Your employees may be turning customers away. Teach them these simple steps to navigate through a customer service issue. Read story
4 Myths of Global Branding
What rights do you have when protecting your trademark internationally? You may be surprised. Read story
7 Tips for the Novice Business Traveler
Just starting out on the road? Follow the advice of those who have been there. Read story
7 Rules of a Successful Business Lunch
A lot of deals have been made over a great meal. Here's seven ways to master the business lunch. Read story
7 Reasons Good Teams Become Dysfunctional
Here are the most common habits of a dysfunctional team and how to change them so you can get your group back on track. Read story
3 Rules for Hiring an Independent Contractor
Avoid getting burned by an independent contractor by building these contingencies into your contract. Read story
3 Lessons From Apple's Billion-Dollar Win
Here's what you can learn from Apple's patent victory over Samsung. Read story
Stop Drive-By Critics in Their Tracks
People who offer criticism without also offering a possible solution are not valuable to the discussion. These three steps will help you hold them accountable. Read story
Are You Violating Google's New Copyright Policy?
Avoid becoming a victim to Google's new policy of penalizing the organic rankings of websites suspected of improperly posting the copyrighted materials of ot... Read story
How Washington Can Fix the Economy
Where have all of our heroes gone? We need a hero to get us back to economic prosperity and we need one now. Read story
5 Tips for Getting and Handling Press
Harness the power of the media to market your business using these five tips. Read story
4 Acceptable Ways to Get Mad at Work
How do you deal with situations in the workplace that boil your blood? Here's some advice to keep the conflict under control. Read story
3 Ways to Guard Your Trademark
Your company's trademarks are your most important business asset. Here's how you can protect them. Read story
Secrets of a Master Negotiator
Use these skills from a former trial attorney to increase your ability to negotiate a deal. Read story
Inspire Your Workforce: 3 Tips
You want to inspire your employees to greatness? Use these simple tips to increase performance and morale. Read story
What You Can Learn from the Second Fall of Atlantis
The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas has experienced financial hardship of late. Use these lessons learned so you do not suffer their fate. Read story
Protect Your Company From Fired Employees: 8 Steps
Use this checklist after terminating an employee to ensure that you, your employees, and your company remain secure. Read story
3 Marketing Lessons from a Blackjack Gambler
Use these simple strategies learned from Black Jack to turbo charge your marketing results. Read story
What Your Employees Do When You're on Vacation
Do you know what happens in the office when you are away? Follow these simple steps to keep your office running efficiently even in your absence. Read story
Is Your Business Suffering From This Silent Killer?
Don't fall victim to complacency in your business. Practice these steps to keep your business one step ahead of the competition. Read story
Can Your Business Survive Without You?
What would happen to your business if you were called away on an emergency? Here are three tips to ensure it doesn't miss a beat. Read story
Increase the Power of Your Sales Force: 3 Tips
The secret to increasing your sales is to win the hearts of your sales team. Read story
Run an Efficient Meeting: 5 Tips
Are your meetings lacking focus? Learn the art of running an efficient meeting using these five tips. Read story
Why Ultimatums Don't Work
Don't issue ultimatums to employees. Rather, use the point of an ultimatum to determine when you have a square peg trying to stick into a round hole. Read story
Beware of Shady Partnership Pitches
When faced with a partnership proposal ask these questions to determine if the deal is truly a strategic partnership or a sham. Read story
Where Is Your Competitive Fire?
Use your business’s losses to inspire you to achieve great things. Read story
When to Hire: 4 Tips
Small businesses often fret over when to hire additional employees. Use this simple formula to automate the decision-making process. Read story
Could Google Lose Its Famous Name?
Too much brand recognition can actually be a bad thing, especially if left unchecked, and lead to the loss of your trademark rights. Read story
3 Tips to Perfecting Your Sales Pitch
Some consumers are only interested in the best price. Others, however, may be more concerned with ability. To increase sales you must learn to tailor your ma... Read story
What Venture Capitalists Want: 4 Tips
Venture capitalists look for very specific items when determining whether to invest in a business. Use these tips to make sure you have a leg up on securing ... Read story
One Trait to Look for in Every Hire
What type of people should you have on your team? Those with a great attitude or with unparallelled knowledge. I've made my decision. Read story
Essential Reading List for New Entrepreneurs
Everything you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur is in these six essential books. Read story
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