Exploring New Markets: Page 4

Growing a Business

Seven Tips for Hosting Webinars that Rock

If you're looking to grow your business, deepen customer relationships and raise your profile, consider putting on Webinars. Here are tips for getting started.

Growing a Business

A Lesson in Growing Your Brand from the 'Pawn Stars'

Here's a look at the many ways the stars of 'Pawn Stars' have leveraged their fame.

Growing a Business

Why Portland's Beer Economy Is 'Hoppy'

The right mix of ingredients makes Portland's brew economy one of the biggest in the world.

Growing a Business

Senate Grills SBA Over Federal Contracts

Investigation finds small-business contracts might actually be going to larger companies.

Social Media

Three Tips for Finding Customers Via Social Media

When it comes to using sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to find customers, persistence and focus are vital.

Marketing

Which Service Will Get You on Your Customers' Map?

Not all location-based social networking service providers are alike.

Starting a Business

Will New SBA Rules Give Women Entrepreneurs Their Due?

After a decade-long struggle, a new program to boost federal contracts among women-owned businesses kicked in. Will it work?

Business News

Winning Government Contracts: Five Things You Need to Know

Uncle Sam spends billions of dollars every year. How to position your company to win government contracts.

Starting a Business

How to Launch a Business Abroad

Thinking of becoming an entrepreneurial expat? Here's what you need to know.

Real Estate

Understanding the Real Estate Cycle

With the right timing, a long-term investment can really pay off.

Business News

How to Find an Overseas Distributor

The right international distributor can equal sales success.

Marketing

The 500-Calorie Smackdown

Two restaurants. Two menus. Two plans for major national expansion during roughly the same time frame. Let the food fight begin.

Business News

Smartphone Apps Fuel Business Growth

Attract new customers and increase revenue with a niche application.

Growing a Business

Keep a Close Eye on the Housing Market

The economy is inexorably entwined with shifts in the housing market--so pay attention.

Growing a Business

Create a Lasting Legacy

For real estate and design mogul Jeff Lewis, success is about longevity--sprinkled with a touch of control.