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Small Businesses are Eager to Grow & Jumpstart Projects put on Hold by a Bad Economy

January is an important month for small businesses, with new opportunities to organize and start the year off right. For 2010, the focus is on recovery, and small businesses are eager to grow and jumpstart projects previously put on hold.

A new program at Staples, the Staples stickK to It! Business Challenge, offers small business owners an easy way to help them harness this energy and make the most out of their goals for the New Year.

Goal setting is critical to help small businesses get back on their feet, map out their business plans and prioritize for 2010. Staples stickK to It! Business Challenge makes goal setting an achievable reality. The Web-based platform helps users set, track and accomplish professional goals such as career development and saving money and provides tips to help ensure goal completion. The Staples stickK to It! Business Challenge allows users an option of having a third party monitor their progress and offers rewards in the EasyPoints store good for Staples products and services.