“Let's go shopping!” That was the line I would use at least twice a year when I was the head of a large consumer products company. You see, we were in the bicycle business, and everyone knows what a bicycle is, and why people buy them. Or do they? Or perhaps, do they think they do and don’t?
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The Art of Competitive Shopping
Posted by tuckerleroy under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5060 days ago
Top Recession Proof Jobs In High Demand
Posted by tuckerleroy under NewsFrom http://www.adultlearn.com 5100 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on December 13, 2010 6:42 pm
In this current state of the economy it's only natural for you to question the stability and safety of your own career. If you're looking for a new job with longevity, here are the top recession proof careers that are in high demand.
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How to Put the Life Back Into Your Company
Posted by tuckerleroy under StrategyFrom http://www.openforum.com 5227 days ago
Made Hot by: saraib820 on August 5, 2010 2:40 am
Here are five ways to bring the life back into your company so you and your staff begin to approach each day with renewed excitement and a burning desire to grow the business
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5 Budget Online Marketing Ideas for Your New Business
Posted by tuckerleroy under Online MarketingFrom http://smallbizbee.com 5428 days ago
Made Hot by: smallbiztrends on January 18, 2010 4:14 pm
Looking for some budget online marketing ideas? Small business owner Michelle Strassburg shares her best tips in this guest post.
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Do Clients Need to Like You or Trust You?
Posted by tuckerleroy under Customer ServiceFrom http://menwithpens.ca 5432 days ago
Made Hot by: cartermi on January 18, 2010 10:14 am
Which comes first, like or trust? Do customers need to believe you or think you're a great guy? Which is most important -liking you or trusting you?
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How Locally Oriented Businesses Can Get More Leads Online
Posted by tuckerleroy under Online MarketingFrom http://smallbiztechnology.com 5432 days ago
Although Google is a great advertising tool, there are other tools that might do better at helping you attract a local audience and manage how much you spend to attract them.
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8 Business Lessons Learned from Using Twitter in 2009
Posted by tuckerleroy under Social MediaFrom http://smallbizbee.com 5437 days ago
Made Hot by: sprout_insights on January 9, 2010 2:55 pm
The debate will continue in 2010 about the value of using Twitter for your business, and if you jumped on the Twitter wagon in 2009 I'm sure you have your own conclusions as to its effectiveness.
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10 Tips Learned the Hard Way for Hiring Outside Tech Service Providers
Posted by tuckerleroy under TechnologyFrom http://www.openforum.com 5437 days ago
I’ve outsourced a lot of technical projects – with varying degrees of success. Based on my experiences, I’ve come up with 10 frank pointers for hiring outside tech help successfully.
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Indecision Kills Startups
Posted by tuckerleroy under StartupsFrom http://www.instigatorblog.com 5458 days ago
Made Hot by: CFOWISE on December 21, 2009 1:52 pm
Startups die for lots of reasons. Of course the end game usually involves running out of money – until that point in time, you can still fight on (although it might not be worth it.) But at the root of many startup deaths is indecision, especially for first-time entrepreneurs and CEOs.
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4 Ways to Jumpstart Your Small Biz in 2010
Posted by tuckerleroy under MarketingFrom http://www.smallbizsurvival.com 5458 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 17, 2009 6:10 pm
We're 15 days from 2010. It's time to give your small business a jump start. That means planning, record keeping, and goal setting. I have four suggestions for you.
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