Business/News & Views – July 2010

Written by Amanda Cullen on July 28, 2010 – 10:34 am -

July’s Business/News & Views® contains great information and resources for small businesses. David Weatherholt encourages your company to “Be the Best” and introduces you to the process that can lead your business to the top. With a similar intention, Amanda Cullen writes on implementation- tips to take your strategy to market.

David’s economic summary emphasizes the uncertainty businesses and consumers feel about the economic recovery. He describes this outlook with up-to-date analysis and data.

Finally, lighten things up a bit with “Four Common Errors on Social Media Strategy,” to help your business be smart about social media.

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