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Creating a digital marketing strategy for a local business is quite different than creating one for an online-only business. To better reach local customers for your store, restaurant or other locally focused business, take a look at these local digital marketing tips. Read More
Many entrepreneurs make their homes into their businesses. With no mandatory meetings, set schedule or co-workers, this might sound like the perfect work situation, but if you are not personally disciplined you might not get very much done. Here are six tips to run a successful home-based business. Read More
Amazon and eBay are certainly well known marketplaces among those looking to sell just about anything, but niche marketplaces and communities are growing quickly. These 29 Marketplaces offer a way to buy and sell handmade goods. Read More
Is your business a fit small business? And what are the essentials for being a fit small business? Here are 11 essentials that can help you become a fit small business, capable of handling the unexpected and the successes you will enjoy. Read More
Email by nature is not secure, which makes it vital for executives to put protective measures in place. The bottom line: No company is safe from hackers, and the more security you have, the better off you’ll be. Read More

Stressed Out? We’ve Got a Soothing Free Gift for You

Avatar Posted by maplesummit under Management
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3302 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on November 10, 2015 7:40 pm
Do you ever feel stressed out and overwhelmed by the pressures of the day? The good news is, stress can be managed. You just need to know the time-tested techniques for managing stress in positive ways. And we have the perfect solution for you! It’s a free electronic copy of the full-length book, “ Read More
A huge part of freelancing is deciding how much to charge for your work. Whether you’re a writer, a designer or a web developer, you need to find a balance between getting paid fairly for your skills and offering a price that will attract clients. Read More
When you think about networking, the heavy exchange of business cards might come to mind, but there’s so much more to it than that. Being effective at networking is crucial to your business success. Regardless of what product or service you provide, you’ll need to sell yourself first. Read More

What Are Twitter Cards and How Do I Use Them?

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From http://smallbiztrends.com 3315 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on October 30, 2015 2:41 pm
One of the biggest shortcomings of Twitter has always been its 140 character per tweet limit. Nonetheless, creative small business marketers have been using the social media platform successfully for years. Twitter’s latest take on the traditional tweet, Twitter Cards, have opened a whole new world Read More
The holiday shopping season is coming up quickly. If you have an eCommerce business, this time of year probably accounts for a huge proportion of your profits. So now is the time to make sure your website is prepared to deliver standout customer service for the holidays. Read More
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