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Get your foot in the door with a small sale - http://www.businessknowhow.com

Posted by dreamwithdeadline under Marketing
From http://www.businessknowhow.com 5668 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 29, 2008 11:21 am

Businesses and consumers alike often consider that the risk of dealing with a new, small business far outweigh any benefits they may derive, particularly when there is a lot of money involved. One of the ways to overcome that resistance is to take small steps toward getting your customer familiar with you and the quality of your products and servi Read More

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Great Interview with Neil Patel, Social Media Marketing Legend

Posted by digitalsmash under Success Stories
From http://www.seobook.com 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 29, 2008 12:02 am

A wonderful look back into the rise and success of "the annoying kid at conferences" turned "unsung hero and upcoming star"! Read More

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How a Social Media Campaign Fits into a B2B Media Plan

Posted by digitalsmash under Advertising
From http://www.clickz.com 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 29, 2008 12:00 am

Let's explore a facet of social media that's often ignored -- B2B (define) social media. Last month, my agency ran a social media seminar at the New England Direct Marketing Association Conference. When an audience member asked about B2B social media, Bianca Garcia, one of our star media planners, jumped right in with a lot of good information. Read More

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Passion: The Greatest Marketing Tool of All

Posted by digitalsmash under Marketing
From http://www.internetbusiness.co.uk 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 10:47 pm

There is no greater marketing tool than passion - a belief in that what you are doing is right. It doesn't matter whether your approach is sales, publishing, or general brand building - passion like laughter is infectious. If you want to create passionate users, you have to provide a passionate message in the first place. Read More

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Squeeze the Most Juice Out of Your Social Media Profile

Posted by digitalsmash under Advertising
From http://www.searchenginejournal.com 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 8:06 pm

If you have ever looked into more cost efficient ways to market, utilizing social media should be almost #1 on that list of to-do's. This is a wonderful resource of how to get the most out of your social media efforts! Read More

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Why Should I Buy From You? By Colleen Stanley

Posted by katiesalesleadership under Sales
From http://www.salesresources.com 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 7:07 pm

Here are three proven sales tools to help you overcome a prospect's tough questions. Read More

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Say no to boring business Web sites

Posted by JuliePower under Online Marketing
From http://eimr.blogspot.com 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 5:01 pm

Why do so many business Web sites treat prospects like heartless, humorless robots? Is it true business buyers leave their emotions at home when they come to work? This could be one reason why prospects read so little on most Web sites and leave so quickly. Read More

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Three Advertising Laws to Reinforce Product Branding

Posted by digitalsmash under Advertising
From http://lab.77agency.com 5669 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 1:02 pm

Some wonderful tips on using the power of branding to your advantage! Read More

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Social Networking and a Small Town Business - Why bother?

Posted by JohnH under Marketing
From http://www.successful-blog.com 5671 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 1:42 am

Small town business is an interesting challenge. You either target people in your local area and hope that's enough, or you reach outside for customers and work to get enough attention. If you're targeting outside your local area, there is no question. Social networking is a top way to reach beyond your geographic boundaries. If you're looking Read More

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What Malpractice Suits Teach Us About Customer Service

Posted by d2kd3k under Customer Service
From http://trustedadvisor.com 5673 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 28, 2008 1:41 am

The key factor in causing or preventing malpractice suits also affects your customers and clients (and employees) in the business world. Are you building happy customers or cruising for a lawsuit? Read More