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Startups change over time, but new leaders need to stop and think about implementing widespread changes before pulling the trigger prematurely. Bridging the passion of a founding team with the skills of the growth team is a delicate transition, and one that is too often handled far too recklessly. - Alora

Different types of entrepreneurs need advice from different sources, depending on what type of business they are trying to build. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received as an entrepreneur? - Alora

Mobility, Privacy and the New Economy are all game-changing factors that change the world of small business because they have first changed the world in which small business functions. - Alora

What Is Your Company's Value Proposition, and How Do You Represent It On Your Web Site? by WorkingPoint CMO, Tony Pecora. - Alora

One of the great opportunities in the information economy is the opportunity for hobbyists to turn doing what they love into an actual business. The trend is on the rise, and it has some fascinating implications. - Alora

WorkingPoint CTO Dennis Faust discusses the use of HTTPS security protocols to lock down sensitive data. - Alora

The new rules of entrepreneurship require asking different questions and not assuming the answers are the same as they were 10 years ago. What out-dated assumptions are you still holding on to? - Alora

A list of some great potential Christmas gifts for the entrepreneur in your life, as compiled by Inc magazine and some high-profile entrepreneurs. - Alora

Does it make sense to put off building a life while you focus on building a business? Only if you assume that building a life is easier, and that you can fit it in on the weekends after your 40th birthday. - Alora

WorkingPoint CEO Tate Holt discusses the importance of measuring your progress as frequently as possible. - Alora

WorkingPoint's new payroll service is enabled through a partnership with Business Online Payroll, which specializes in online payroll processing for small businesses. Much like WorkingPoint, Business Online Payroll offers a comprehensive, full service online solution for small businesses. - Alora

WorkingPoint is taking a poll to understand how consumers pay for merchandise. - Alora

WorkingPoint's Entrepreneur Evangelist reviews what is most noteworthy about Inc.com's year-in-review list of the world's best entrepreneurs. - Alora

WorkingPoint offers a PayPal integration to allow your customers to pay you with PayPal, while it automatically updates your financial records with the payment. - Alora

Why the White House's economic recovery summit had far too many of the wrong people at it. - Alora

WorkingPoint CEO Tate Holt addresses getting your one-page business plan across the finish line in time for the end of the year. - Alora

Thinking of starting a small business? Join WorkingPoint partner Earn.com for a webinar on Thursday, Dec. 10th for new entrepreneurs. - Alora

WorkingPoint's Entrepreneur Evangelist discusses the value in face-to-face networking and why the holidays are the best time to take advantage of it. - Alora

Should You Buy an iPhone for Your Small Business? - Alora

WorkingPoint CTO, Dennis Faust, explains how to help small business owners decide if a smart phone is a good investment or not. - Alora

Tis the season... to get laid off. And, with a little bit of luck, hopefully for those that were, it may even be time to start a new business. - Alora

Combining ideas is the secret sauce that entrepreneurs use to come up with new solutions for existing problems -- and often times, the best place to fuel those ideas is by looking around and seeing what other people are doing wrong. - Alora

Alora Chistiakoff recounts the lessons learned as of her one year anniversary in Austin, TX. - Alora

The question isn't, "Do you want to be liked or respected?" the real question is, "Does your team need you to be more likable or respectable?" - Alora

Alora Chistiakoff speaks with Jonas Lamis about her work as a content strategist, working with entrepreneurs. - Alora

Another video discussion between Alora Chistiakoff and Jonas Lamis about entrepreneur's, their web content and why SEO is not the answer to all of their prayers. - Alora

Alora Chistiakoff announces her new blog series, Entrepreneur Evangelist, on WorkingPoint.com. - Alora

Alora Chistiakoff recounts the early days of the ecommerce industry, and recalls why the craziest time of year was so memorable. - Alora

Kelli Wall demonstrates some holiday sales tips for WorkingPoint users to make life a little simpler when it comes times to processing payments. - Alora

Making a list and checking it twice in order to help entrepreneurs wrap up 2009 and head into 2010 with the best possible strategic marketing plan. - Alora