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Idea Exchange: Showcase Your State or Local Government Website

by Moderator on 12-17-2009 02:09 PM

Remember the days of going to your state’s government building and waiting in line to apply for a business license? Now business owners can find most, if not all, of the information they need online -- from complying with laws and regulations to researching business locations. In our monthly Idea Exchange, we asked members to “Showcase Your State or Local Government Website” Here’s what you had to say. Read more...

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Idea Exchange: What is one effective tactic you've taken in response to the recession?

by Moderator on 11-18-2009 03:40 PM - last edited on 11-18-2009 03:45 PM

Adapting to changes brought on by the economic recession can be a challenge for business owners. To stay afloat, many small businesses are implementing creative tactics - from budgeting resources to embracing new technology. In our monthly Idea Exchange, we asked "What is one effective tactic you've taken in response to the recession?" Here's what you had to say. Read more...

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Idea Exchange: What training classes did you take to help you prepare for your business?

by Moderator on 10-21-2009 05:20 PM - last edited on 10-21-2009 05:23 PM

Not all small businesses are started by business savants. Most budding business owners enlist the help of mentors or enroll in courses to help them get started. In our monthly Idea Exchange, we asked "What training classes did you take to help you prepare for your business?" Here's what the members had to say. Read more...

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Idea Exchange: What is the one thing you wish you knew BEFORE you started your business?

by Moderator on 09-23-2009 10:50 AM - last edited on 09-23-2009 01:10 PM

In most recent Idea Exchange, we wanted existing business owners to tell us lessons they learned since starting their business so we asked "What is the one thing you wish you knew BEFORE you started your business?" Many budding business owners turn to those with experience for guidance. Here is a summary of what existing business owners told us wish they knew in the beginning. Read more...

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Idea Exchange: Where Do You Typically Go for Business Advice?

by Moderator on 07-22-2009 11:46 AM - last edited on 07-29-2009 01:09 PM

In the June Idea Exchange we asked members "Where Do You Typically Go for Business Advice?" We tapped into the experience of our community members to find out the resources that they use for business advice. Here is a summary of the resources our members found most valuable. Read more...

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Idea Exchange: What Would You Like to Discuss in the Community?

by Moderator on 07-01-2009 05:06 PM - last edited on 07-29-2009 01:22 PM

Shortly after the Business.gov Community launched in February 2009, we started the first Idea Exchange. From February until the end of May we asked members What kind of topics would you like to see discussed in this Community? Read more...

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