Is The Cloud Boosting The Startup Economy? + MORE

Many startups in the past three years have said that they would not have been successful if it weren’t for cloud computing, which enabled them to create an IT infrastructure to support their operations without taking a bite out of their precious capital.

Unlike in the boom years around 2000, startups are conserving capital rather than spending on lavish launch parties, prestigious office space and Aeron chairs…

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CNBC announces a new television show called ‘Crowd Rules’ where business owners compete for $50,000. The money is awarded based on an audience vote.

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CEO Yasmin Kaderali runs a business founded by her mother, who was dismayed by a lack of “Gripe Water” in the U.S., after using it to calm fussy babies in Tanzania and Scotland.

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To get a piece of the $51-billion wedding market, aspiring entrepreneurs embrace specialty planning services.

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Not following up with your prospects and customers is the same as filling up your bathtub without first putting the stopper in the drain! Here’s how to create a follow-up system for your business so you get more sales with less effort.

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The business sector is growing tremendously, and statistics reveal that the rate of growth is expected to grow even more in the years to come. This reality has led to mushrooming of business ventures in virtually every sector. However, businesses are faced with challenges of remaining relevant to their customers as well as delivering timely products and services…

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Key Ingredient for a Successful Customer Loyalty ProgramIf you want to keep your customers coming back for more don’t make them wait.Loyalty programs are designed for the long-term. Whether it’s a discount, special offer, preferential service, or the good, old-fashioned café punch card– whatever you’re offering your repeat customers is meant to lure them back to your business weeks down the road…

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