Hometown Business Alliance

04/08/2015

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellevate/how-to-avoid-networking-burnout_b_7003748.html

Since my business is networking, I am either attending events, scheduling networking phone calls or having one on one meetings constantly. But a lot of my clients don't. So how do you make sure you stay consistent with your networking and happy at t...

02/02/2015

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/242103

The best newtorking strategy is to think first of what you have to offer.

01/12/2015

http://www.dailyworth.com/posts/3252-how-taylor-swift-rebranded-herself?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=DailyWorth&utm_campaign=DW_mon12-liveintent

Feeling in a rut? It might be time to rebrand yourself. Here are five ways to make big power plays like Taylor Swift in 2015.

01/05/2015

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lyndashaw/2014/12/29/is-purpose-fast-becoming-central-to-business-success/

Never before have leadership skills been under such intense focus. In today’s connected world driven by the explosion of the internet there is easy access to detailed business information and relentless forensic analysis by commentators and financial markets. Today’s leaders require a wide global pe…

01/05/2015

This should be helpful...http://www.app.com/story/money/business/2014/12/29/small-business-social-media/20149419/

When it comes to marketing, social media is a small-business powerhouse.

12/22/2014

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/240789

12/22/2014

http://www.caller.com/business/columnists/ralph-coker/coker-learn-the-options-for-alternative-business-financing_65000023

11/24/2014

If you wish to succeed in your business; or any activity which requires your services, then the foundation of that success is, first, harmony within your own feeling world. If you be the head of a business, then you also become the heart center of it. Every time someone brings something discordant or destructive to you, say, Very well, now we will consume it right now; so please don't repeat it again. Remember it only has power to act in our worlds or business if we give it attention.

11/17/2014

http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2014/nov/13/how-network-effectively-tips

From introducing yourself, to politely leaving a conversation, Rasheed Ogunlaru has these networking tips

11/17/2014

http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/179378/building-exceptional-business-business-relationships.aspx

In thousands of B2B customer interviews, Gallup has observed partnerships that create great value for both customers and suppliers. An expert reveals the traits these rare relationships share.

11/03/2014

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2014/10/27/afraid-of-networking-tips-to-make-it-fun-and-worthwhile/

Do you feel like running in the opposite direction whenever someone mentions the word, “networking?” Overcome your fear of networking by learning where to network, how to define your networking purpose, and tips to make attending networking events easier…

11/03/2014

IRS "is abusing agency rules that allow for the confiscation of bank accounts without evidence of a crime, taking the concept of "guilty until proven innocent" to a whole new extreme by failing to distinguish lawful small business owners from money launderers and illegal drug operations." Basically they are strong arming small business owners out of their hard earned and well deserved money...Where does it all stop?
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2014/10/27/irs-can-take-your-money-without-evidence-of-crime-n1910478