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As the wild economic rollercoaster ride of the last few months enters yet another perilous curve, small business owners across the country are keeping a nervous eye on their bottom line. With capital investments on the downturn and credit availability dwindling in some sectors, it can be hard to stay focused on the proverbial bright light at the end of the tunnel.

Contrary to popular belief, employee training isn’t a one-time-only event. Although orientation training is a crucial part of the process of bringing your recent hires up to speed, training should also play a key role in ongoing employee development. In order to ensure that your team members remain at the very top of their games, you’ve simply got to make training a long-term priority in your organization.

In most social situations, being a know-it-all, blabbermouth, or self-proclaimed expert are surefire strikes against you. But when it comes to the world of online broadcasting, these traits might just be your saving grace. Just think of it—for once in your life, being an insufferable windbag who tends to dominate every conversation could really come in handy!

In this day and age, the quality of your firm’s marketing message can mean the difference between success and failure. But with the race for competitive advantage more heated than ever before, it’s virtually impossible to make your mark without a targeted, effective branding campaign.

Between economic woes and natural disasters, the pain at the pump has gotten all too acute for many American consumers in recent months. Although most media reports on the problem have focused on the impact of rising gas prices on individuals and families, many small business owners are beginning to feel the crunch, as well.

Is it possible to harness the proven business advantages of a creative workplace—such as improved problem-solving, greater innovation, and out-of-the-box strategies—without going off the deep end? According to the experts, even a few small changes can significantly boost your team’s ability to tackle problems creatively.