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  • Cold Calls
    This cold calling guide brings you tips and techniques from sales pros, as well as resources on building sales skills.
  • Customer-Driven Marketing
    Get ideas on generating referrals, using references, and stimulating word-of-mouth marketing to build your business with the Inc.com guide to Customer-Driven Marketing.
  • E-Commerce Starter Kit
    The Internet will soon be the Grand Central Station of business, and getting a seat on the gravy train means implementing a smart e-commerce strategy now. We've got some basic ticketing instructions.
  • Getting Paid
    Get advice on dealing with slow-paying clients -- including managing accounts receivables, invoicing, and tips for soloists -- in this collection of resources.
  • Managing Customer Data
    With consumer privacy a contentious issue, it's especially important to be up front with your customers about your privacy policy and to make good use of the data they willingly provide.

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