“Going it alone” in business doesn’t have to be about “going it alone”. During the first few years of being a start-up, perhaps more than any other time in your working life, you actually need someone to turn to for advice, guidance, and support – you need a mentor.
Here are some tips
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5 Tips for Finding and Working with a Business Mentor
Posted by businessdotgov under StartupsFrom http://community2.business.gov 5147 days ago
Duct Tape Coaching or Going It Alone :: Duct Tape Marketing
Posted by ducttape under Online MarketingFrom http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 5147 days ago
One of my long-term missions is to build a network of small business marketing consultants that are equipped to install the Duct Tape Marketing system and essentially bring an end to all small business struggles.
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Must Have WordPress Plug-ins
Posted by JasonKienbaum under Online MarketingFrom http://businessdonenow.com 5147 days ago
One of the things that makes WordPress such a valuable tool for blogging are the plug-ins. Utilizing the WordPress plug-ins will make your blog so much more interactive for you and your blog visitors. The key to using the WordPress plug-ins is not to overdo it and to install the plug-ins that are a
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Business Advice From Van Halen
Posted by promodiva under StrategyFrom http://www.fastcompany.com 5147 days ago
Dan Heath and Chip Heath go to eighth grade, Google, and a Van Halen concert to find early-warning signals for big problems.
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Are You Listening to -- or Shouting at -- Your Customers Online?
Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Customer ServiceFrom http://www.bnet.com 5147 days ago
Are you listening to, or shouting at, your customers online? If the latter, it’s time to stop, especially if you’re trying to incorporate social media.So if you’ve been “shouting” at your customers, it’s time to stop, especially if you’re trying to incorporate social media into your marketing strat
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Time Strategies for Getting Your Franchise Business Off the Ground
Posted by franchiseco under FranchisesFrom http://www.franchisesforsale.com 5147 days ago
Some statistics say that 50% of new businesses fail within the first year.1 Buying a franchise may give you an edge due to the base of support, proven operations and marketing systems. However, some franchisees still fail. Usually the downfall has to do with either time or money. Previously we loo
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Do you hate when clients haggle?
Posted by promodiva under SalesFrom http://menwithpens.ca 5147 days ago
Do you hate to haggle? Do you find it insulting when someone asks you to lower your rates? How do you feel when someone says they can’t quite afford you and would you consider taking the job anyways?
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Building Brand Equity: A Long-Term Business Investment
Posted by promodiva under MarketingFrom http://promodiva.com 5147 days ago
Just like a home builds equity, your brand builds equity over time. The process begins with choices on color palette, logo and tagline, and is reinforced over time with careful planning, positioning and consistency.
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Startup Professionals Musings: Friends and Family: Largest Startup Funding Source
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 5147 days ago
According to a report distributed by the Angel Capital Education Foundation, total startup funding from venture capital funds, state funds, and angel investors totals approximately $20.8 billion annually. Surprisingly, friends and family contributed nearly three times the amount of capital to thous
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Search Marketing, Twitter-Style! : Marketing :: American Express OPEN Forum
Posted by promodiva under Social MediaFrom http://www.openforum.com 5147 days ago
Like search engines, people are also constantly asking for answers on Twitter. The difference is that they don't expect Twitter itself to provide those answers, in most cases. Instead, they're asking friends and people they know for help. Sometimes, they're also asking specific companies for help,
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