Sometimes, would-be business tycoons might need a little coaching to make the most of their hidden potential. At least, that's what Pam Thomas is banking on. Through her year-old Web site Whatswithinu.com, Thomas offers personal coaching to business people.
Are you acting just like most other small businesses out there? Do you ignore or fail to communicate to your existing customers often enough?
The state of Pennsylvania is investing $1 million to help small business owners enhance energy efficiency and promote pollution prevention at their companies. Since July 2004, the Small Business Advantage Grant Program has awarded more than $2 million to 400 recipients across the state.
Score one for Representative John T. Doolittle, a Republican who represents the fourth district of California. His bill, H.R. 5325, seeks to add political telemarketing calls to the list of solicitations consumers may opt out of receiving. Despite the fact that I usually follow a different political star than Rep. Doolittle, I
Short of the occasional paper cut, one would be hard-pressed to cite a serious physical injury caused by direct marketing. But thanks to an agreement between Reuters and Nasdaq, it's only a matter of time before New York City records its first brand advertisement-related fatality. These two organizations own buildings on opposite corners of Times…
Ed Mueller will step down from his position as CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc. effective July 14. Howard Lester, the multi-brand cataloger and retailer's chairman, will take over the CEO position while continuing to serve as chairman
The Talbots Inc. said that it will save $30 million in costs stemming from its J. Jill acquisition.
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The Telephone Preference Service is getting cut off. The Direct Marketing Association announced Thursday that it would phase out the service
Sharper image Corp. reported sales of $36.4 million for June, off 21% from $46 million last year.
