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Develop a Marketing Plan the KISS Way - http://www.m4bmarketing.com

Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 5318 days ago
Made Hot by: biancaaquino on October 17, 2009 3:39 pm

In everything we do in life or business, some activities are interesting and we enthusiastically take on the activity. Other activities we know we should do or complete but we either procrastinate or ignore them until we absolutely have to. For many small business owners developing a marketing plan falls into the second category. There are many re Read More

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7 Tips to Get More Out of Google AdWords

Posted by WayneLiew under Online Marketing
From http://www.nytimes.com 5316 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on October 16, 2009 1:58 pm

It used to be that business owners often struggled to afford advertising for their products or services. Google AdWords has changed that by offering an inexpensive way to spread the word. But if you don't do some careful planning, you can easily find yourself spending thousands of dollars with little to show for it. Read More

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How Small Business Feels About Health-Care Reform (Share Your Thoughts)

Posted by ShawnHessinger under News
From http://www.businessweek.com 5316 days ago
Made Hot by: zanedillon on October 16, 2009 1:56 pm

Another article, this one from BusinessWeek, on the health-care reform issue and how small businesses (or at least the lobbyists representing them) seem to be weighing in. The issue is an important one for small business certainly and, of course, much has already been posted on the subject, but in addition to sharing this article, I thought the fo Read More

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18 Top Industries in Which to Start a Business

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://www.inc.com 5317 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on October 15, 2009 12:27 pm

Some of the 18 top industries in which to start a business from Inc.com may include sectors that might not instantly come to mind. They might also be topics a perspective entrepreneur might not immediately consider when thinking of the best business to start. Follow the slide show for a closeup look at each and consider whether the talents or reso Read More

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Top 25 Home-Based Business Ideas Today

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://smallbusiness.dnb.com 5318 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on October 14, 2009 2:08 pm

Considering a change? Want to start your own business? Check out this loaded list of the best home based businesses to pursue in this rough economy so you can start working towards your goal today... Read More

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How to use Twitter to engage your customers and prospects

Posted by robhallums under Public Relations
From http://www.glasscubes.com 5318 days ago
Made Hot by: ethan on October 14, 2009 11:42 am

A brief 10-step approach to help business understand Twitter a little more and highlight the way in which it can support and enhance a customer relationship management strategy - at very little cost. Read More

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5 Ways to Get Your Customers Talking

Posted by WayneLiew under Marketing
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 5319 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on October 13, 2009 3:40 pm

Word of mouth marketing is considered by many to be the most desired form of marketing. The trust, referrals, and overall brand building buzz that's garnered by customers spreading the good word to prospects is worth its weight in gold. Here are five way to get your customers talking about you and your organization. Read More

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Today's Top 5 Business Influencers

Posted by ryantaft under Online Marketing
From http://www.catalystmarketers.com 5319 days ago
Made Hot by: arthurbland on October 13, 2009 3:19 pm

There are many smart people out there, but only a select few use their intelligence to help others succeed. Here's a list of today's top business influencers. Read More

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28 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Slave of Your Own Business

Posted by WayneLiew under Strategy
From http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com 5319 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on October 13, 2009 2:19 pm

If there is one thing that I hear over and over from entrepreneurs, it is that they are struggling to scale their businesses. They say that they have become a slave to their own company, and are struggling to break free. Here are 28 tips on how to stop working in the business and start working on the business. Read More

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Social Media Risks

Posted by ritchelalms under Social Media
From http://blog.buzzoodle.com 5320 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on October 12, 2009 2:42 pm

When I talk to business owners about social media and blogging, it is always the risks they are worried about. What are the social media risks and how to do minimize the risks while still capitalizing on the social media opportunities? Read More