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2013 Trend: Social Media Will Get Bigger

Facebook just hit 1 billion users. Brace yourself for the backlash.  Read more

New LinkedIn Profile Changes Made Easy

LinkedIn keeps changing things up. Frustrating? Maybe. But if you want a power-profile make sure to check out the most recent changes.  Read more

The Future of Sales Technology

Salespeople are always the early adopters. Here's where they (and you) are heading.  Read more

Killer Presentation Tools

Looking to add some "pow" to your PowerPoint presentations? These great tools will help.  Read more

Let's Expand the Definition of 'Great Salesperson'

Entrepreneurs gripe that great salespeople are scarce. But the real problem is that most companies' concept of a great salesperson is too narrow.  Read more

5 Tips to Become a Click Magnet

Living on the edge of the Web is no place for an ambitious start-up. Get noticed and boost your pageviews with these tips.  Read more

Your 10 Favorite Sales Source Blog Posts

The 10 Sales Source posts from the past year that you liked the most.  Read more

The Key to the Future? The Past

Inc. asked future-focused experts how to make money in 2013 (and beyond). An award-winning science-fiction author throws in his two cents.  Read more

The Factor That Makes My Business a Success 

The founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe on the vital importance of authenticity.  Watch video

Cars: The Next Big Advertising Platform?

Connected cars are taking mobile marketing to a whole new level. Here's what to expect.  Read more

How to Build Customer Loyalty in 2013

You can be successful in sales next year, regardless of the economy.  Read more

5 Epic Tech Fails in 2012

These products and innovations once seemed so full of promise. Not so much anymore.  Read more

5 Tips for Rocking Your PR Around the Holidays

While your competitors are slowing down for the holiday season, here's why to ramp up your public relations--and five pro strategies for doing so.  Read more

How to Get More Social Media Followers 

Likeable Media founder Dave Kerpen says one group of people is more important--and more readily accessible--than any other.  Watch video

2013 Trend: Customers Will Get in Your Face

Used to be you had to please your customers, your investors, and the press. What happens when your customers are your investors and your press?  Read more

Bing Takes a Shot at Scroogle

There is truth to Bing's advertising attacks on Google, and hopefully change will follow.  Read more

Brand Winners and Losers of 2012

My picks of the best and worst branding efforts of the year.  Read more

Don't Make This Common Year-End Mistake

The world may seem to slow between Christmas and New Year's, but it doesn't stop. And neither should your business.  Read more

3 Smart Ways to Set Sales Quotas for Next Year 

Michael Alter, president of SurePayroll, explains exactly how to incent your sales team.  Watch video

5 Critical LinkedIn Optimizations That Take 5 Minutes or Less

Does your LinkedIn profile make it look like you're hiding something? Five quick, essential updates.  Read more

15 Seconds to a Better Presentation

These four simple rules will help ensure that your audience sits up and pays attention.  Read more

JJ Ramberg: Get Your Gift Noticed 

The host of MSNBC's Your Business says now might not be the right time to send clients gifts. Here's why.  Watch video

2013 Trend: An App for Every Waking Minute

Do you have a mobile strategy? Even if you do, you probably need a new one.  Read more

9 Mistakes You're Making on LinkedIn

What separates the master networkers from the amateurs? The former tend not to make these mistakes.  Read more

5 Most Inspirational Videos of 2012

These five short videos will remind you what's important in life and work.  Read more