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Work It!: Local LGBT business leaders on the move

Stewart, Persily appointed to GLAAD national board Local business leaders Pamela Stewart and Seth Persily have both been appointed to the national board of GLAAD. Stewart, a 15-year- veteran with Coca-Cola c...
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AEN turns 20!

Atlanta Executive Network celebrates two decades of gay business advocacy tonight at Kai Lin

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Business of the Month: Mixx

Mixx: Atlanta’s Premier Video Lounge1429B Piedmont Ave.Atlanta, GA 30324404-228-4372www.mixxatlanta.com As the name implies, a “mix” of all types of people gather at Mixx for relaxation in their three lounges o...
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6 must-know trends in advertising

As you plan where to spend advertising dollars for your business in 2012, here are six trends to consider presented by Daniel Kehrer, founder of BizBest.

1. 2012 looks like “The Year of Mobile:” Growth of mobile commerce has been nothing short of phenomenal. By next year, most of your customers will have a high-powered computer (which is to say, a mobile smart phone or similar device) in their pocket, purse or the palm of their hand every time they do business with you.

And make no mistake; the mobile explosion has huge implications for small and local businesses. The latest consumer research, for example, shows that over 30 million Americans now use their smart phone for some type of shopping-related activity. This creates important new opportunities for local business owners who get in the mobile game. Now is the time to find out about mobile solutions for your business.

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Upcoming LGBT events

Wednesday, Dec. 14 CNN Dialogues presents “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender: Has More Openness Led to More Acceptance?” Hosted by Jane Velez-Mitchell, panel discussion features Robin Brand, LZ Granderson, Do...
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GA Voice news

2012 'Destination: Gay Atlanta" sales underway Sales have begun for the 2012 edition of “Destination: Gay Atlanta,” the official annual LGBT travel guide for the city of Atlanta. The guide  is a partnership bet...
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Too busy to succeed?

I realize that I direct this letter to the small business owners among you, which is understandable given that is who I am. If you are not a small business owner, however, you can still benefit from the information I share here each month. Running your career, whatever it may be, as if it is a business will enhance both your experiences and profitability. Incorporating some of these ideas now might make 2012 a better year for you.

As an entrepreneur and business owner for the past 20+ years, I have faced many hurdles — lack of cash flow, sluggish sales, ballooning expenses and failed projects among them. But the biggest hurdle by far has been figuring out how to find the time to plan and grow when I am consumed with the day-to-day tasks required to just keep things moving forward. Every business owner faces this dilemma. How you respond to it can make or break you.

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Business of the Month: Stivers Subaru

Stivers Subaru1950 Orion DriveDecatur, GA404-248-1888 www.stiversatlantasubaru.com You might remember Subaru’s first foray into the LGBT market in 1996 which carried the line “It’s not a choice. It’s the way we...