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SCORE Launches New Website to Support Small Businesses

5/09/11 at 2:00 PM

To help reach its goal of launching or growing 1 million small businesses by 2017, SCORE relaunched its website, with new opportunities to network and get advice. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What's Your Formula for Success?

5/02/11 at 2:00 PM

New surveys reveal how many business owners have mantras, what it takes to convert leads into sales and why you may be a victim of bank fraud. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Role Do Women-Owned Businesses Play in the Economy?

4/18/11 at 4:30 PM

Women are starting businesses at a faster rate than the general population and now account for nearly a third of all businesses, according to a new report. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Does Black Friday Really Matter Anymore?

11/25/10 at 12:30 AM

With the continued growth of online shopping and other ways to find the best holiday deals, more consumers are choosing to avoid the crush on Black Friday. Continue Reading

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Small Business Saturday: Shop, Save and Help Local Businesses

11/18/10 at 11:00 PM

The American Express OPEN initiative will provide free advertising for small retailers and rewards for consumers on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 15: How Do I Get Customers to Find My New Store?

9/19/10 at 5:15 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz shares effective ways to communicate with customers and highlights some of the best sources for small-business tools. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Why a Happy Employee Is a Productive Employee

9/07/10 at 10:30 PM

Happy employees say they spend twice as much time "on task," according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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