There is always a danger in focusing on the tools used to get a job done. (We all know the cliché about the six-year old with a chain saw…) That said however, a robust CRM system just might be the most powerful tool a sales team can have
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The Weapon – Todd Youngblood's "SPE" Blog
Posted by tyoungbl under SalesFrom http://bit.ly 4992 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on August 30, 2010 5:06 am
Facebook Marketing Tips From World’s Top Experts
Posted by prcheney under Social MediaFrom http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com 4994 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on August 30, 2010 4:43 am
Great Facebook marketing tips direct from top social media pros for you to take your Facebook marketing to a new level.
#6: "Turn Facebook Page into a Lead Generator" is especially useful Read More
#6: "Turn Facebook Page into a Lead Generator" is especially useful Read More
Ten Founder Success Factors – And a Few Surprises
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4994 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on August 30, 2010 4:09 am
We can all dream about what it takes to make our startup a success. From recent survey feedback, it seems evident that the urban legends leading to success are wrong. The average entrepreneur is not the one who dumped a promising career, sketched his idea on the back of a napkin, and accepted millions from an investor to make millions of his own.
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How are small businesses working through innovation challenges? - Washington Business Journal
Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Online MarketingFrom http://washington.bizjournals.com 4994 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Manifesto on August 29, 2010 8:46 pm
In every conversation with Steve, he tells me interesting small business success stories that he has encountered as part of his research. Steve will be speaking at the GrowSmartBiz Small Business Conference, organized by Network Solutions and the Washington Business Journal, on Nov. 5 in D.C.
He also is involved with analyzing the Network Solutions Small Business Success Index, which is co-sponsored by the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. It surveys the competitive health of small businesses twice a year. The latest report to be released in September indicates that small business owners find marketing and innovation a challenge. I wanted to get Steve’s opinion on his experience researching small business innovation and on other new trends like co-working.
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He also is involved with analyzing the Network Solutions Small Business Success Index, which is co-sponsored by the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. It surveys the competitive health of small businesses twice a year. The latest report to be released in September indicates that small business owners find marketing and innovation a challenge. I wanted to get Steve’s opinion on his experience researching small business innovation and on other new trends like co-working.
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How to Ensure Your Website Gets Some Action
Posted by st0n3y under Online MarketingFrom http://www.searchengineguide.com 4991 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on August 29, 2010 6:44 pm
If you want your visitors to take action while visiting your site, you've got to tell them what they need to do. Otherwise, they come, stay a bit, and leave. Here's how to help your site get some much needed action..
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HP SugarTone: Another Great Sweet Business Blogging Contest
Posted by nialldevitt under SugarToneFrom http://www.btbtraining.com 4993 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on August 29, 2010 5:08 am
Bloggertone and BizSugar have teamed up again to announce a second Sugartone “Sweet Business Blogging Contest” The last time, dozens of business articles were submitted for the contest and there were literally hundreds of votes and comments. Several of the participants said they were grateful for the opportunity of expanding their business networks… not just across one community, but across two lively business communities. And this is what resonated the most with us too
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How To Increase Landing Page Conversion :: Duct Tape Marketing
Posted by ducttape under MarketingFrom http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 4993 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on August 28, 2010 11:59 pm
Marketing podcast with Rick Perreault and Oli Gardner of Unbounce (Click to play or right click and “Save As” to download – Subscribe now via iTunes
Landing pages, those web pages you create and use to entice visitors to take a single action, have come a long way in terms of functionality and use. Internet Marketers have used them for years and with the introduction of services and practices dedicated to the use of these tools every small business can benefit from using highly optimized landing pages. I’ve been on a bit of rant about this topic so see the related posts below for more Read More
Landing pages, those web pages you create and use to entice visitors to take a single action, have come a long way in terms of functionality and use. Internet Marketers have used them for years and with the introduction of services and practices dedicated to the use of these tools every small business can benefit from using highly optimized landing pages. I’ve been on a bit of rant about this topic so see the related posts below for more Read More
SEO: The Easiest Tip (not Article Spinning) - Video
Posted by scottfox under Online MarketingFrom http://www.scottfox.com 4993 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on August 28, 2010 1:27 am
The easiest way to improve your web site's search engine optimization is not article spinning.
Correct use of your website's "titles" is even easier and can help you attract more visitor traffic for free!
Watch this short video for a quick explanation of article spinning AND my easiest tip for SEO improvement, too.
This free and easy SEO tip video is another clip from http://www.ClickMillionaires.com. Read More
Correct use of your website's "titles" is even easier and can help you attract more visitor traffic for free!
Watch this short video for a quick explanation of article spinning AND my easiest tip for SEO improvement, too.
This free and easy SEO tip video is another clip from http://www.ClickMillionaires.com. Read More
Want to Promote Your New Blog and Increase Blog Traffic? First, Think Small.
Posted by swssem under Online MarketingFrom http://soundwebsolutions.com 4995 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Manifesto on August 27, 2010 3:53 pm
While it’s tough to achieve widespread fame and popularity in the blogging world, it’s very possible to build a following, establish your reputation, improve your search rankings, and draw qualified traffic and leads to your site. The trick is to focus. Narrow your goals. Start small and build from there
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Customer Service IS Your Business
Posted by Marcana under Customer ServiceFrom http://marcana.com 4995 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on August 27, 2010 3:12 am
Learn why customer service is the real product lab for your business and why what most customers aren't saying desperately needs to be heard from the less than 1% who do
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