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• A Small Business Lesson I Learned from a Spy.

  I was speechless (and for me that hardly ever happens) when I met Valerie Plame Wilson last week at a VIP reception in New York hosted by the Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) and Aetna . You may recall, Valerie is the former CIA undercover agent... Posted Nov 16 2008, 08:09 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: small business, Women's Leadership Exchange, WLE, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, values, economy, small business television, Ambassador Joseph Wilson, Valerie Plame Wilson, Iraq, The One Minute Manager, Fair Game: My Life as a Spy. My Betrayal by the White House, financial challenges, spy, Ken Blanchard, Robert Novak, task force, CIA, operations, Aetna, Bush Administration, New York Times, Saddam Hussein

• Should Employees Be Allowed to Work From Home?

  When I work from home, I get an incredible amount done. Because there isn't anyone to interrupt me during the day, I stay intensely focused and tackle big projects. I'm not sidetracked by household chores or personal errands – my husband can attest... Posted Nov 11 2008, 05:23 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: small business, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, small business television, technology, self-employed, employee benefit, work at home, The International Telework Association & Council, employees, worklife balance, telecommuting

• Looking for the Right Business Advisors? Check Out This New Resource Guide.

  Times are tough and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight. Dismal economic reports continue to dominate the news. Even as the holiday season begins, retailers don’t anticipate the normal sales lift. According to the National Retail Federation ... Posted Nov 10 2008, 11:25 AM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, advisors, tips for surviving in a down economy, Small Business Resource Guide, Forrester Research, small business guide, National Retail Federation, resouces, Crain's New York Business, Small Business Development Centers

• Don't Make the Same Mistake as I -- Protect Your Small Business from a Customer's Bankruptcy.

  More years ago than I’d like to admit, I owned a small advertising and public relations business. When I say small, it was just a few freelancers and me, but that didn’t deter me from going after the big fish. Nope. And I finally caught one. My big fish... Posted Nov 06 2008, 05:33 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: advertising, bankruptcy, small businesss, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, bankruptcy court, creditors, customer, debtors, credit terms, public relations

• Ringing the NASDAQ closing bell: A Small Business Success

  I never thought I'd be there, but sure enough – there I was on the stage at the NASDAQ -- part of a group invited to ring the closing bell. What a thrill! We were there because we'd been selected to participate in a venture capital forum for women... Posted Nov 04 2008, 04:50 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: start-up, Constant Contact, email marketing, SBTV.com, venture capital, Springboard enterprises, small business television, Paley Center for Media, Gail Goodman, media company, Kay Koplovitz, women-owned business, USA Network, NASDAQ, CTCT, online survey, closing bell, All Things Media

• WEDO Program Offers Great Advice to Women Business Owners.

  Wouldn't it be great to have an advisory board for your business consisting of successful entrepreneurs who were willing to share their insight, expertise and secrets for success! Well, let me tell you about my day. I hosted an hour-long live satellite... Posted Oct 23 2008, 10:12 AM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: SBTV.com, WeDo, Brenda Newberry, Women's Economic Developement Outreach Tour, Women's Business Development, Sally Hughes, Linda Stevenson, Caster Connection, National City Bank, MAB Advertising, Mary Bahr, The Newberry Group

• Don't Wait Until it's Too Late: Prepare for Business Disaster Today

  Recently, I spoke with a friend whose home was destroyed in Galveston, Texas, by the furry and force of Hurricane Ike . Fortunately her family and she left the area before the storm hit, so they are safe and well. But their lives have changed dramatically... Posted Oct 12 2008, 08:12 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: SBA, Small Business Administration, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, small business television, disaster preparedness, business interruptions, Hurricane Ike, advice on business disaster, business disaster, Business continuation

• Turn an Unhappy Customer into a Happy One: A Power Business Strategy

  “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning,” according to Microsoft founder Bill Gates . No matter the size of your business, customers who complain are giving you a chance to keep their business. Most unhappy customers don’t take... Posted Oct 09 2008, 02:14 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: customer service, SBTV.com, Microsoft, Bill Gates, Susan Wilson Solovic small business expert, small business television, loyal customer, customer complaint

• It's Business Not Personal: Tips to Avoid Personal Conflict From Impacting Business Success

  S mall businesses can often feel like family. Small staffs typically lead to close working relationships and lifelong friendships. Workplace bonds can be strong in and out of the business, but this blurring of the lines can lead to problems. It's... Posted Oct 09 2008, 01:22 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: small business, management, resources, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic small business expert, small business television, human resource, legal, consultant, business personal relationships, Small Biz Center community, Patricia E. Adams

• Sarah Palin Look Alike?

  It seems everywhere I go these days, at least one person says I look like Sarah Palin. “It’s your eyes. Your smile. Your bone structure,” they say. Personally, I don’t see it at all. But I’ve had complete strangers walk up to me on the street or in the... Posted Oct 08 2008, 02:06 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: campaign, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, Republican, small business television, SBTV, Election 2008, Governor Sarah Palin, Shih Tzu, Hockey Mom, beauty queen, Miss Missouri, Miss Alaska

• Build Buzz for Your Business: Leverage the November Election.

  Tonight is the vice-presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Entrepreneurial students are using the event to “cash-in” on the debate and promote their school. To accomplish that... Posted Oct 02 2008, 11:28 AM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: marketing, Democrat, SBTV.com, Republican, Buzz, Senator John McCain, entrepreneurial, small business televisiuon, St. Louis, Susan Wilson Solovic expert on small business, Democratic Donkey, Republican Elephant, Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska, MO, Senator Barack Obama, Small Business Marketing, debate, Senator Joe Biden, Baskin-Robbins, President, Washington University, Vice President

• Women of Achievement Deserve a Permanent Place of Recognition. Support the National Women’s History Museum.

  September is Women of Achievement Month, a national observation recognizing the accomplishments of women from all walks of life. I've been fortunate in my career to have met many outstanding, courageous women who are inspirations and role models not... Posted Sep 11 2008, 08:33 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: Congress, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, women, small business information, small business television, Washington DC, Baker Library, Harvard University, HR 6548, National Women's History Museum, National Mall, eco-freindly, green museum, mother, women of achievement, Right Here Right Now campaign, lawmakers, Women of Achivement Month

• New Program Helps Women Business Owners Gain Access to Federal Contracts

  The federal government spends billions and billions of dollars every year on purchases ranging from toilet paper, conference tables and training to Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle units. I have no idea what that last thing... Posted Sep 11 2008, 01:11 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: women business owners, Up From the Dust, Mary Schnack, American Express, WIPP Women Impacting Public Policy, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, expert, training, Department of Defense, United States Government, small business education, small business television, Federal Contracting, CCR, Northrop Grumman, 5% goal, Federal Procurement, Central Contracting Registration, Give Me Five, Federal legislation, OPEN

• The Hair Biz Stands up Despite a Down Economy

  One of the fun things about doing guest television appearances for the networks is getting your hair and make-up done by professionals. Most of the stylists are solo entrepreneurs so in addition to picking up tricks of the trade from them, I also like... Posted Aug 27 2008, 10:22 AM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, economic downturn for business, independent contractor, U.S. Department of Labor, salon industry, self-employed

• A Perfect Match: Two Tennis Loving Moms Team Up To Turn Passion into Cash.

  You may not see this year's tennis Olympians wearing a new product invented by two tennis loving moms, but just wait. Recently, I met two amazing women entrepreneurs whose new product launch has the power of a Venus Williams serve. Ernabel Demill... Posted Aug 20 2008, 05:41 PM by Susan Wilson Solovic with | with no comments Filed under: small business, invention, MSNBC, SBTV.com, Susan Wilson Solovic, media coverage, small business information, small business television, small business expert, video, Olympics, Your Business, Venus Williams, Ernabel Demill, TennisRAQ, tennis matches, Scorpio Ventures, elevator pitch, Bodystyle Athletics, Meredith Kasu, product launch, Benjamin Nemo