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Small business PR tips - http://www.smbceo.com

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Marketing
From http://www.smbceo.com 5400 days ago
Made Hot by: q4sales on July 13, 2009 4:49 pm

John Sternal, guest author at Small Business CEO, lays out some basic ideas about how your company can get PR. Frankly, from my perspective after 18 years on the other side as a reporter, his suggestions for getting stuff into the paper seem a bit naive. One of the key things anyone with something to promote must learn is that press, both traditio Read More

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Starting a software business: Lessons from 37 Signals

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://www.youtube.com 5398 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 13, 2009 4:48 pm

In this video from Andrew Warner of http://mixergy.com/, Andrew talks about lessons learned in his interview with Jason Fried, founder of 37 Signals. Among the lessons are that money isn't necessary to start a company, but that developing a voice and becoming a teacher for your customers is. He says Fried also advocates building a subscription ba Read More

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Don't Make These 9 Mistakes If You Want Marketing Success Small Business Marketing

Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketingblog.com 5398 days ago
Made Hot by: robertbrady on July 13, 2009 3:55 pm

Whilst there is no doubt there are many more than nine marketing mistakes to avoid, these are ones that could be holding back your marketing success and are really quite simple to avoid. Read More

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How to Build Buzz for Your Services Without Spending a Dime

Posted by sannwood under Public Relations
From http://www.awaionline.com 5400 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 12, 2009 10:12 am

So, what's my secret? It's public relations — and you can do it too! That's right. By using public relations (PR) in key media venues, you can promote your services and expertise fast — without paying for advertising. But even better than the free advertising is the third-party credibility that comes along with it. Read More

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What Should I Do with My Life, Now?

Posted by q4sales under Success Stories
From http://www.fastcompany.com 5400 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 12, 2009 1:16 am

Po Bronson does a delightful job of inspiring in his book of the same title. At Fast Company, he goes a step further and debunks the myths he sees around people following their dreams -- which often means starting their own business. Worthwhile read. Read More

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5 Tips to Select the Right Franchise Opportunity

Posted by brandEXPANSION under Franchises
From http://www.evancarmichael.com 5400 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 12, 2009 1:16 am

Selecting the right franchise opportunity is the most important part of starting a franchise. So, to help you in choosing the right franchise, here are five effective tips: 1. Look at the product/service the concept is selling. 2.Consult the present franchisees for an insider's view of the franchise system. Read tips 3 thru 5... Read More

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SEO Audits: What You Need to Know

Posted by roseanderson under Online Marketing
From http://outspokenmedia.com 5404 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 10, 2009 11:46 pm

We couldn't agree more. That's exactly how we approach SEO audits, they're a diagnosis. You have a horrible, gaping wound and we're here to fix it. There isn't a fool proof system in place for what we do and we don't have some trademarked, five step diagnostic process we follow. We've been doing this for a long time and don't need some proprietary Read More

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Should a CEO Use Social Media?

Posted by ferdinandtan under Social Media
From http://kylelacy.com 5401 days ago
Made Hot by: AndreLVaughn on July 10, 2009 11:13 pm

Well.. this is an important question to ask. This is even more important to consider if you are a CEO. There has been quite a bit of chatter in the social media world pertaining to a CEO's use of social media. Should the overall leader in a company be involved in the online communication strategy being implemented by employees or an outside firm? Read More

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Guerrilla marketing for small business

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Marketing
From http://businesscoaching.typepad.com 5402 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 10, 2009 2:28 pm

The video in this blog post not only serves as a blueprint of guerrilla marketing usable for any small business. It is an example of guerrilla marketing for a real product. Just watching it got me to check out the company's Website. When it comes to making your service or product stand out from the crowd, what are you really doing? I think this p Read More

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