LA Times:
The gig: Founder and chief marketing officer of Angie’s List, a home improvement directory that combines business listings with consumer reviews.
Education: Bachelor’s in economics, DePauw University; master’s, Harvard Business School.
First job: Sold popcorn and hot dogs at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in Indiana at age 16. Salary: $4 an hour.
Got the idea: When […]
Search Engine Land:
The time of year when we make resolutions is fast approaching. I’m not much of a resolution-maker myself, but I’m going to suggest that small business owners make one.
Namely, it’s a suggestion that you resolve to fix up your web site and pay attention to things you might’ve ignored for too long.
I know […]
The New York Times:
Predictions of a weak holiday shopping season have led the big department stores to slash prices and stretch their advertising budgets. But most small retailers, which cannot afford either the price cuts or the expensive advertising, are doing something else this year: making a virtue of their size.
Gregory Choron, for instance, the […]
AppScout:
If you’re like me, you often find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day to finish all of the things you’d like to accomplish.
The best way to make sure you’re making the most of your time is to keep track of what you do and how long you spend on each task. Unfortunately, […]
Inc.:
Small-business owners will have a chance next week to hear from a tax expert on the importance of year-end tax preparation and planning, along with tips on tax savings.
Thomas Ochsenschlager, vice president of Taxation for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, will host this month’s Small Business Administration web chat on Thursday, Dec. 20, […]
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