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Small business marketing strategies are a breed of their own, and not something that can be easily or effectively spun off of the marketing plans of huge, multi-national corporations. The plans for smaller businesses, and especially home based ventures, are relatively unique to this business type. A correct small business marketing plan sets the tone for future success by tailoring the efforts Read More

When you are running a small business on the Internet your design is the key to your overall success. However, there are a lot of small businesses on the Internet today that are not aware that there are basically four key elements that they need to consider. Read More

In continuation of the previous blog post (if you missed it, click here), I will discuss the answer to the questions posed. That is, what kind of marketing strategy would best fit each of the mentioned businesses? Read More

One major question I get asked all the time is, “How do I make my company visible?” I answer this the same way all the time, think outside the box. When I tell people this, they look at me like I have 3 heads. What I mean by the comment is, do something to make [...]
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In this floundering economy, small business owners are fighting to keep their heads above water. There are solutions to keeping your business operations viable. Read More

As a business owner, you know your product, service, market and customers. But sometimes one of the most challenging aspects of operating a business. Read More

Small business accounting programs can simplify a difficult task that some business owners dread. Accounting is intimidating to some people, and the jargon used in relation to most accounting functions doesn't ease those fears. However, the right software program can boil down otherwise complex terms and concepts, so that Read More

Our picks for the top 12 small business (SMB) marketing blogs includes Small Business Mavericks, The Marketing Spot, and Small Business Search Marketing. If you own a small business, you confront a unique set of Internet marketing challenges. You may not have a large marketing budget, a substantial marketing staff, or expansive knowledge of the industry’s best practices. Luckily, there are blogs Read More

An overview of franchising for small business people. What a franchise is and how the franchising business model works. Read More

After reading a variety of blog posts, talking with a Professor of Finance, and the President of the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, my reaction to the proposed $30B stimulus for small business loans is sadly: "money, money everywhere, Read More