Carl V. Natale is a former MaineToday content producer who now inspires commerce as a freelance writer and content consultant. You can follow his new life as an entrepreneur at @CarlNatale on Twitter .


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9 takeaways from 15 years here
Mar 31, 2010 05:56 AM
The most important rule about blogging is to make it about your audience. Write about their problems, their pain. Your... more
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Start with the assumption of success
Mar 30, 2010 06:35 AM
I'm having fun telling people that I'm starting a business. For the most part, they are supportive and offer very... more
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Health care reform & small business
Mar 29, 2010 06:03 AM
The health care reform debate creates strong emotions on each side of the issue. So I'm going to try to... more
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Don't hope - plan for the best
Mar 26, 2010 06:56 AM
If you want to start a business, you're pretty much obligated to have a plan for the worst. If your... more
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How to take on critics
Mar 25, 2010 07:12 AM
It's not a stretch to say that the Internet has allowed everyone to become a reviewer. No matter what your... more
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Green marketing is a balancing act
Mar 24, 2010 06:47 AM
If you take the time and money to follow green business practices or sell green products, you're going to want... more
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Public speaking is about the audience not you
Mar 23, 2010 06:52 AM
I love talking about blogging. It's great fun and a joy to be paid to do it. And I'm happy... more
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How a coloring book can improve sales
Mar 22, 2010 06:21 AM
Not everyone who walks into your business is a customer. Customers bring with them an entourage made up of children,... more
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Overcoming entrepreneurial inertia
Mar 19, 2010 07:08 AM
Quitting your job to become a small business owner isn't easy. It's a scary plan. Once you get over that,... more
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Another entrepreneur wanna-be makes the leap
Mar 18, 2010 06:28 AM
I keep telling you that times are tough, but the opportunities are there. It's going to take focus, dedication and... more
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What you can learn by camping in a Hyundai
Mar 17, 2010 06:53 AM
You never know where you're going to find business advice. I was pleasantly surprised to find some gems in the... more
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Figure out where your business is going
Mar 16, 2010 06:42 AM
This has to be a tough time to be in business. No, I'm not talking about the economy. What leads... more
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