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A perennial goodie: some of the peskiest errors in the English language. And if you still say “eck-cetera,” I am officially giving you the hand.
Tips on writing a business proposal.
Looking for that specific niche that needs your skills? Find trade publications a plenty here.
Via Lifehacker, thoughts on why you don’t need to spend a ton to get an MBA.
Is Google not returning enough to you? When your research needs to be shaken up a bit, PC Magazine recommends BananaSlug, which adds a random word to your search.

Create a social media strategy, launch your campaign, and track the results in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. The online event and workshop will feature speakers including The Onion's Baratunde Thurston (left), Facebook's Morin Oluwole, and bitly's Tim Devane. Register now.