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Ever wondered why your customers choose not to buy from you? I'm talking about the good leads, folks who fit your target market to a tee, people for all intents and purposes should be buying. I believe there are four reasons these people don't buy, work on these and you'll go a long way in converting some of those customers who are currently going Read More

With all the press and buzz about Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, one site not commonly known as a social networking site has emerged as just that. With recent social features (and new ones coming with regularity) YouTube is quickly positioning itself as the respected social site for small business. Read More

Are you looking for ways to minimize increases in long-term staffing commitments, yet want to position yourself for growth once the economy recovers? Outsourcing is a great way to create flexibility while meeting current demands in the organization, particularly in small and mid-sized businesses. Read More

Did you know that May is when you need to start trying to get media publicity for the fourth quarter holidays? That's when many major magazines start accepting, and even have deadlines for, submissions for holiday gift guide publicity placements. And if yours is a product business, most likely the fourth quarter of the year is absolutely crucial t Read More

I started making a list of all of the things I'd advise a new startup to do to get things kicked off with a limited budget. As it turns out, there are a lot of tactical steps that individually don't do much, but in aggregate start laying the foundation for much bigger things. So, I thought I'd share some of these things with you. Read More

Companies are realizing that people are talking about them whether they like it or not. As a result, they're deciding whether they should consider having a social media presence, and hence, a policy. A social media policy outlines for employees the corporate guidelines or principles of communicating in the online world. Read More

The 2009 business world is competitive, and consumer expectations are high. As costs rise and marketing budgets shrink, small businesses are looking for ways to improve their ROI with every dollar spent. The good news? A variety of tools are available to help you boost your online marketing results. Here is a breakdown of five of the best to help Read More

If you're a small business owner you can still use social media to find new customers without letting it take over your life. And below you'll find what I think are the top social media sites to help you do that. The trick is navigate through the clutter and find the ones that will work best for you. Read More

So for all of you “social media mavens and mavericks” out there who just can't get enough, we have comprised a list of video and audio podcasts with a focus on social media that include tips and strategies to improve your online experiences. Read More

Problems start when what's online isn't accurate, isn't yours, or worse, isn't yours anymore. When your online identity — including your content (written, video, or images) or even your brand — gets hijacked it can hurt you in the same way that the “fatty paycheck” hurt the job candidate for Cisco. When data posted online won't go away or even whe Read More