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9 Powerful SEO Tips for your Small Business Website - http://smallbizbee.com

Posted by sannwood under Online Marketing
From http://smallbizbee.com 5347 days ago
Made Hot by: DebMark on September 2, 2009 3:25 am

SEO, or search engine optimization, is the practice of getting search engines to show your website when someone uses them. It can provide a great source of traffic for your website and build new customers and clients. The problem is, though, that most small business sites don't have what it takes to rank well in search engines. This guide will Read More

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Follow Up With Your First International Clients

Posted by CindyKing under Global
From http://cindyking.biz 5355 days ago
Made Hot by: jkennedy on September 2, 2009 1:31 am

Follow-up phone calls are a fast way to get to know new foreign markets. They are simple to do, do not take up much time, and inexpensive with today's international phone services. This is how systematic telephone follow-up becomes a key tactic for any international market entry strategy. Read More

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Learn How To Improve Your Marketing And Sales

Posted by CindyKing under Direct Marketing
From http://cindyking.biz 5355 days ago
Made Hot by: vanessa.tan on September 1, 2009 11:32 pm

Although communication may appear to be natural and easy, it is not as simple as it may seem. Good copywriting skills can improve your sales and marketing and help you to get better results out of low-cost marketing methods. Read More

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Who Gets to Decide What You Want?

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Marketing
From http://sethgodin.typepad.com 5348 days ago
Made Hot by: marciabiz on September 1, 2009 2:31 pm

This great post by Seth Godin on marketing may seem like it's against marketing but it's really not. In fact, it's kind of a return to a long held theory of Seth's that ultimately you should market people what they really want not what you need to sell. Now, the question becomes how in the world can you figure that out and this Seth doesn't e Read More

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Where's Your Fortune Cookie Moment?

Posted by ducttape under Marketing
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 5348 days ago
Made Hot by: JohnH on August 31, 2009 6:59 pm

One of the delights for many who dine at Chinese restaurants is the fortune contained inside the little cookie desert. Finding little hidden gems inside a surprise package takes us back to the fun we had at birthday parties and opening presents during a holiday. I think businesses can tap the fortune cookie tactic in their own little way to Read More

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Are Your Potential Customers Just Flirting With You?

Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 5349 days ago
Made Hot by: ritchelalms on August 31, 2009 1:51 pm

You have all probably met or even been a flirt at some time in your life.It can be no big deal if this happens in your social life, but in business it can waste a lot your time and money.What does a customer flirt typically do? Well, here are are a few examples: Read More

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5 Tips For An Effective eCommerce Site With 10 Brilliant Examples

Posted by WayneLiew under Success Stories
From http://www.onextrapixel.com 5352 days ago
Made Hot by: ritchelalms on August 31, 2009 2:39 am

This post covers the unique core aspects of e-commerce sites that make online shopping possible. Customers appreciate the convenience of ordering online, but if a site is cumbersome, is veiled about its pricing and polices, or does not seem to provide personal benefit, they leave. Read More

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6 Types of Tweets That Get Retweeted

Posted by williswee under Social Media
From http://www.penn-olson.com 5351 days ago
Made Hot by: CindyKing on August 28, 2009 3:16 pm

Have you ever posted tweets and wondered why they were not retweeted? Well, wonder no more now that you are here. Get your tweets noticed by knowing how to draw retweets (RTs). Read More

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Don't spread yourself thin in small business new media

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Social Media
From http://consultski.blogspot.com 5359 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 27, 2009 10:43 pm

In this great guest post from theorist Seth D. Brown on Jeff "Ski" Kinsey's blog, Seth looks at how to avoid spreading yourself thin in the small media departmnent. Instead of worrying about all the applications out there, Seth suggests looking at what each service does for you and avoiding redundancies that consume too much time and return lit Read More

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The Multiple Facets Of International Sales Preparation

Posted by CindyKing under Sales
From http://cindyking.biz 5356 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on August 27, 2009 6:18 pm

International experience and strong cross-cultural skills are key to successful international sales, but the right preparation is just as important. Good preparation gives you the tools you need to stay focused as you take in all of the information around you— even when cultural differences pop up and you need to adjust your sales strategy. Read More