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How to make a great business great
The only way to survive and thrive is to build a great business that can withstand the economic shocks of any market as it rises to the top of the industry. Translation: It's now more important than ever to develop sustainable strategies for attracting good customers and recruiting better leaders to serve them. Full article.
Microsoft Working on iPad's Rivals
Microsoft’s Chief Executive said Microsoft needs to do better in the market for tablet computers that Apple Inc. has found success in with its iPad. Microsoft is working closely with hardware partners to improve the quality of tablet devices that run Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. Tablet or slate devices, which are the thin, keyboard-free computers with touch screens that run Windows 7 haven't caught on yet, as computer makers struggle to create products with the responsiveness and ease of use of the iPad. Full Article.
Google, Bing, & Yahoo boost their focus on small business
Nielsen Online reports that fewer than half of all U.S. small businesses have websites or advertise on the Net, even though most consumers search online for local shops and services before picking up the phone or leaving the house. Now, neighborhood businesses have a host of new options for raising their profile online, and smaller companies are aiming for the same market. Full Article. Similar Article
Entrepreneurs Keep the Local Food Movement Hot
Entrepreneurs are starting businesses devoted to producing and delivering food within their communities. A report, "Community Food Enterprise: Local Success in a Global Marketplace," highlights the role local food businesses play in economic development—creating jobs and bringing money into a community.
Sylvan Learning of Alexandria Wins Awards
Sylvan Learning’s Alexandria Branch recently won two awards: Highest Territory Enrollment Penetration and 2nd place in the 3rd Quarter Marketing Contest. Full Information
Google Now Offers GPS for Phones
Google recently announced a free navigation service for mobile phones that offers turn-by-turn directions, live traffic updates and the ability to recognize voice commands. Full Article.
Can Wal-Mart Master World Markets?
Recent BusinessWeek article about Wal-Mart’s International Division growth. Worth Reading.
