In an era of service-driven business, you need an edge. With some key strategic thinking and an emphasis on effective and thorough relationship management using a CRM, small businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their target market, a more effective (and demonstrable) ROI, and a stronger bo
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Meeting The Special Challenges of a Service-Driven Business
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From http://www.biznology.com 4061 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on August 2, 2013 4:44 pm
Why Now is a Great Time to be a Female Entrepreneur
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From http://www.chamberofcommerce.com 4068 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on July 24, 2013 8:23 am
Over the years, the image of the average entrepreneur has transformed drastically. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor reported that the rate of female entrepreneurs starting new businesses has now surpassed that of men.
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What’s Trending in Marketing?
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From http://www.chamberofcommerce.com 4076 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on July 18, 2013 5:38 pm
Can you believe we’re halfway through 2013? While it’s the middle of summer – and before the holiday season begins – it’s a great time to re-evaluate your marketing efforts and see what’s working for your business and what is not. There are several marketing trends that have made their way through
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7 Disruptive Survivors (And a Few Who Didn't Make It) - Smallbiztechnology.com
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From http://www.smallbiztechnology.com 4079 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on July 12, 2013 11:35 pm
It speaks to a company’s staying power when they can make a big splash, then follow through and keep the momentum going. Disruptive companies shake up their markets with innovation. Sometimes new products and ideas birth an entire batch of related breakthroughs. Other times, no one knows how to fit
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3 Underused Marketing Workhorses for Small Business Owners
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From http://diymarketers.com 4086 days ago
Made Hot by: Evan Collins on July 8, 2013 3:09 am
As a marketer, you’re a storyteller. The hero of your story isn’t you or your business. It isn’t your product, either. The hero is your target audience, your future customer. Your product (or your service) is the love interest. You’re going to tell the story of how they meet and live happily ever a
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4 Affordable Ways to Keep Your Marketing Materials Current
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From http://smallbiztrends.com 4090 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on July 4, 2013 10:10 am
If you hand out marketing materials at trade shows, networking events or conferences, you know what a pain it is when they’re outdated. And with technology changing at the speed of light, your product or service offerings may be changing pretty quickly too. How do you keep your marketing materials
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How to Build a Strong Visual Brand - Big Ideas Blog
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From http://bigideasblog.infusionsoft.com 4090 days ago
Made Hot by: TalkingHedzPR on July 4, 2013 4:49 am
No matter whether you’re a plumber, the owner of a dress boutique, or the head of a manufacturing company, you need to have a visual brand. You want to draw people in with your website or brochure, and making smart use of photos and graphics is the first step to building a winning visual brand.
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How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Brands Online
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From http://www.chamberofcommerce.com 4090 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on July 3, 2013 1:11 pm
With a bit of research, an understanding of what your customers want and your expertise on display, you can find a niche, position your brand as an expert and gain loyal customers over your big brand competitors.
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Lip-Sticking: Are You Making These 6 Mistakes with Your Print Material?
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From http://www.lipsticking.com 4090 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on July 3, 2013 11:52 am
If reactions to your marketing materials have been lukewarm, take a hard look at your brochures, business cards, and fliers to see why they’re not enticing potential customers to buy from you. Chances are, with just a few tweaks, you can make your print material more appealing and effective.
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Happy Clients Are Repeat Clients
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From http://www.galtime.com 4097 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on June 28, 2013 11:04 am
A lot of effort is put into gaining clients and capturing market share. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising and marketing campaigns annually to gain clients; once those clients come through the door, no one wants to lose them.
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