HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
The Best Guest Posting Sites for Busy Business Bloggers
"This is a great list, Adam. Potentially, some of these sites will be harder to break into than others simply because of the number of submissions they generally receive. It's probably a good idea to pick one site to focus on first in order to build branding and reputation and then move on from there as you gain experience and confidence pitching posts and working with site editors."How to Survive Your Startup’s Near-Death Experience
"Cash flow is such a huge consideration when starting any business no matter what the size. In fact, entrepreneurs would be better off thinking about that than raising a huge amount of money from investors in the first place. Cash flow that gives you the ability to pay your bills and stay in operation is critical. If you have a way to develop cash flow early on from something in your business, it can be easier to bootstrap further growth as time goes on."Substitution Makes A Difference For Your Customers | M4B Marketing
"Susan, This is a simple but effective way of differentiating your product. It seems to me a lot of Internet shopping options are examples of this. Products online are often less money, don't require a trip to the store, hence no need to use more gas, face crowds at the mall etc. These are simple maybe even minor differentiations but they've been the key to Amazon's and even Ebay's successes. "Outsourcing Secrets Revealed - Building a Great Team of Writers
"Out of all the points included in this post, perhaps the most important is communication and a clear understanding of work duties. I think team integration is super important, especially when team members from all over have to work together for common goals. They each need to know what their authority is, where they stand, and have clear lines of communication between themselves and their managers. Have you ever tried and failed to manage outsourced teams? I'd like to know what tactics may have seemed logical, yet failed."Is Affiliate Marketing A Better Option Than An Online Store?
"Awesome guest post, Steve. While I know online stores are your thing, I think affiliate links (like online advertising) can be a viable revenue model for online publishers. I can understand concern about readers visiting an affiliate site and then returning to make a purchase later while bypassing your site, but I believe creating an authoritative site with a strong following is the key here. Readers who visit your site again and again are just as likely to use your affiliate links while making a purchase."Make Being on Hold a Better Experience for Your Customers
"The key to customer service is attention to the most minor details. Time customers spend on hold is certainly one of these. It's amazing what huge opportunities businesses miss by not using this time to their advantage and for the customer's benefit."Subscribe
How to Do a Patent Search for Your Invention
"Don't know how many small business owners out there have a product or service that needs patent protection, but this is a helpful resource for those who do."