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• Would You Fire Someone for Pumping Breast Milk? 

  13 hours ago in Managing

  Attempting to return from maternity leave, this Houston mom found her job given to someone else.

  Courtney Rubin Open Forum Contributors

  

• Would You Give Your Employees All Your Money? 

  14 hours ago in Managing

  One company takes profit-sharing with employees to the extreme.

  Alexandra Levit Open Forum Contributors

  

• How Do New Lead Laws Affect Your Bottom Line? 

  16 hours ago in Money

  In 2010, new certification requirements triggered an uproar with construction workers. Here's where things stand now

  Mark Di Vincenzo

  

• Today's Business Tip

  Google Your Company’s Name

  A negative review can hurt credibility and steer customers into the arms of competitors. So do a search to see what people are saying.

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• The Wrong Way to Market Social Media 

  17 hours ago in Marketing

  Entrepreneur Kevin Ready shares his three-pronged strategy to social media that actually works.

  Matthew E. May Shibumi Creative

  

• How to Use Pinterest in Your Small Business 

  18 hours ago in Marketing

  Is Pinterest just another social media fad, or should you actually invest your time and sign up?

  Ivana Taylor Diy Marketers

  

• Make Your Marketing Seminars Worth the Effort 

  19 hours ago in Marketing

  If you hold networking events, not sales events, you'll attract more clients and very likely increase your business.

  Jennifer Gregory

  

• Featured contributor

  Mike Michalowicz 

  Mike Michalowicz is an entrepreneur, 3 times over - building 3 multi-million dollar companies over 15 years. He is the author of the "business cult classic" (per Entrepreneur Magazine) The...

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• Back to Basics: Finding the Right Signage for Your Retail Business 

  20 hours ago in Marketing

  Don't underestimate the value of an attractive sign. They brand your business, promote sales and drive traffic.

  Julie Bawden-Davis

  

• Small Business Week in Review 

  1 day ago in The World

  Chip Conley on how he became the chief emotions officer of his life, how Groupon works, engaging on Twitter and more

  OPEN Forum Editors