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Building a Business

Invitations & Stationery

The invitation is the first glimpse of any big event. Couples are investing more and more on this element of their wedding. If you're creative, this could be the business for you.
Building a Business

Events Planner

It takes very little to start up but can bring in big bucks. If you have an eye for detail and love parties, weddings and other events, consider this.
Building a Business

Bridal Fashion

It seems like a daunting industry to break into, but you'll be surprised how easily one entrepreneur did it.
Building a Business

Florist

A focus on the wedding market offers plenty of opportunities to showcase your best work.
Building a Business

Catering

Contrary to what some say, the food does matter. Brides and grooms are catching on and investing in quality service. Summer's the perfect time to get your feet wet as a caterer.
Building a Business

DJ & Master of Ceremonies

Wedding DJs do much more than play music. Learn the latest trends in the trade and how you can be successful.
Building a Business

Photographer

Capture the wedding market with this creative and challenging business startup idea.
Human Resources

Voluntary Benefits 101

As the worker-pay-all model gains momentum, biz owners should learn the pros and cons of voluntary benefits.
Business Accounting

Secret Hand Signals, Part I

Billingsley owned The Stork Club, a once-renowned establishment on the edge of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where socialites and celebrities jousted for his attention, the best table and the best (read: free) service. But everybody knew that, at least at The Stork Club, Billingsley controlled his customers’ fates. And he did so through […]
Business News

The Financial Industry

Make sure your financial website contains this list of essentials, avoids easy-to-make mistakes and is visible in the right places.
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The Retail Industry

Make sure your retail website contains this list of essentials, avoids easy-to-make mistakes and is visible in the right places.
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The Fitness Center Industry

Make sure your fitness center website contains this list of essentials, avoids easy-to-make mistakes and is visible in the right places.
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The Professional Services Industry

Make sure your professional services website contains this list of essentials, avoids easy-to-make mistakes and is visible in the right places.
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The Legal Industry

Make sure your legal website contains this list of essentials, avoids easy-to-make mistakes and is visible in the right places.
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The Restaurant Industry

Make sure your restaurant website contains this list of essentials, avoids easy-to-make mistakes and is visible in the right places.
Thought Leaders

Start With the Top Dog: A Sales Primer

Learn how to approach the bigwigs, forge lasting partnerships with them and make sales even in a tough economy from the authors of Five Minutes With VITO (Making the most of your selling time with the Very Important Top Officer).
Building a Business

Survive the Small-to-Big Transition

No man's land is territory many growing businesses encounter--too small to be big, too big to be small. What you do when you're there could determine whether your business will succeed or fail.
Marketing

Tightwad Bank: A Lesson in Branding

One community bank is leveraging the levity of a name to send a message to consumers: This is an FDIC-insured bank with a sense of humor <i>and</i> it's a safe place for your money.
Online Presence

How to Manage Your Yelp Reviews

Ignore the power of online customer evaluations at your own peril. Get advice from Yelp's CEO and a business owner who's using the online customer reviews to grow her business.

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