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Over the years we’ve seen hundreds or even thousands of business owners come through our doors. We’ve seen fantastic successes, miserable failures and everything in between. And, we’ve also come to realize that there is a certain order to the universe. In other words, there are certain mistakes we see over and over again, and the business owners who make (and keep making) them are usually the one Read More

5 Steps to Avoid Costly and Preventable Hiring Mistakes.You can’t run a successful business without the right employees. Whether you’re big or small — especially in the present business environment — even one “bad fit” employee can quickly grow into a seriously expensive mistake. Fortunately, there are several excellent ways to soundly evaluate and judge a prospective new hire. Read More

Steve Watson | Attorney General: “At no time in our history has the government mandated its citizens buy a good or service.” Read More

Can social media help your career, even if you're NOT a marketer or starting your own online business? YES.

This short VIDEO explains how to use social media to get a better job, make more money, and advance your career.

Even if you work in a big corporation in a dead-end job, social media offers you an unprecedented leadership opportunity. And leaders get raises and promotions, right?
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Trials are a very useful way of demonstrating to reluctant customers that you have something that they will value. A trial allows them to see for themselves what your product or service can deliver without committing to the full purchase price. Used correctly trials can be a tremendously effective way of boosting sales, particularly of products or services that do not yet have a reputation... Read More

Marketing podcast with Andrew Mason (Click to play or right click and “Save As” to download – Subscribe now via iTunes

This week’s guest on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is Groupon founder Andrew Mason. Groupon is a very unique service that allows individuals to collectively buy discounted, local products and services as long an enough people do it. Read More

Still under the gloomy financial crisis, many major brands and companies were forced to scale back their marketing budgets in 2009. However, the minority saw this as an opportunity instead, allowing them to maintain or even grow their adspend to take advantage of reduced media costs.
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With the current economy businesses need to be smart about how they are spending each dollar. Here is a list detailing the five best ways to advertise on a budget. Read More

Steven S. Little, author of Duck and (Re)Cover: The Embattled Business Owners Guide to Survival and Growth, shared three ways business can rise above the turbulence in this economy. Read More