BIZ Experiences's Most Popular '60-Second Solutions' of 2012 The appeal of gamification, how to avoid legal pitfalls, search engine optimization, and more top our list of your favorite videos offering fast fixes to your business challenges.

By Hiten Samtani

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Sometimes, all you have is a minute. Luckily, that's all you need to digest the nuggets of insight in BIZ Experiences.com's 60 Second Solutions videos. Over the year, our experts shared their best practices on gamification, staying ahead of the competition, and more. Here's a countdown of the top 10 viewer favorites.

10. How Gamification Can Improve Customer and Employee Engagement
Don't think gamification is right for you? Expert Gabe Zichermann says using online and offline gaming elements can improve engagement for all types of businesses

9. How to Maintain the Focus to Run a Business
Serial BIZ Experiences Jen Groover offers advice on how to get the mental clarity you need to stay at the top of your game as an BIZ Experiences.

8. How to Stop a Competitor from Using a Similar Business Name
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains the steps you can take to protect your name.

7. The Biggest Legal Mistake to Avoid in Partnerships
About to strike a business partnership? Attorney Nina Kaufman shares advice on how to do it right.

6. How Gamification Can Help Attract New Customers
Expert Gabe Zichermann explains how adding gaming features to your site can surpass traditional loyalty programs when it comes to generating new business.

5. The Biggest SEO Mistake: Spamming
Search Engine Land editor Danny Sullivan explains why you should be optimizing content for people -- not for the search engines.

4. Why a Facebook Page Isn't Enough For Your Business
Your website is all about your brand while Facebook is a social network that you can't control.

3. How to Legally Protect Your Home If Your Business Is Sued
Before starting up, it's important to set up protections for your personal assets, including your home. Attorney Mark Kohler explains.

2. How to Maintain a Positive Attitude As a Business Owner
Running your own business can be a rollercoaster ride, especially in a rocky economy. How can you stay optimistic in tough times? Serial BIZ Experiences Jen Groover offers her tips.

1. 3 Ways Gamification Can Make Marketing More Fun
Here are real-world examples of how companies have seen big results from adding gaming elements to their online and offline campaigns.

Hiten Samtani is an editorial intern and contributing writer for BIZ Experiences.com.

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