When people think branding, they often just think it’s a logo or business card. Or they think of the opposite extreme like Apple or Virgin and assume they will never have the budgets to “brand effectively.” While dazzling branding is more than just pretty pictures, it also is something that is easily attainable, if businesspeople put the right thought and effort into it.
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Shattering 5 Branding Myths For Small Business
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5248 days ago
Small Business Tips On Motivating Employees
Posted by jsternal under ManagementFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5248 days ago
One headache constantly facing small business owners is the ability to motivate employees and get the most out of them. Often times many entrepreneurs feel the need to have a degree in psychology in knowing which buttons to push.
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6 Effective Small Business Public Relations Tips
Posted by jsternal under Public RelationsFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5249 days ago
Just because you’re a small business doesn’t mean your public relations strategy has to be limited. It just means that it has to be incredibly focused with specific goals in mind.
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Easy 3-Step Process To Overcome Writer's Block
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5249 days ago
Does a blank screen give you the shivers? Do you dread writing projects? That dread leads to a lot of time-wasting procrastination. If you’re like most people, first you clean your desk, confirm appointments, check e-mail—anything but start that marketing proposal, web copy or blog.
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Can You Turn A Hobby Into A Business?
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5250 days ago
Have you recently started a small business or entrepreneurial venture based solely on a hobby? All kinds of entrepreneurs are comprising this wave of hobbypreneurs, from technical people to more hands on and crafty people alike.
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Using Guerrilla Marketing On A Self-Published Book
Posted by jsternal under Success StoriesFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5251 days ago
The following UnderstandingMarketing.com column illustrates how one person has been successfully using guerrilla marketing tactics to promote a self-published title. When it comes to marketing my new book it has been guerrilla marketing all the way. I did not have time to wait for others to validate what I had to say or give permission for my writing, so I self-published and planned how I was go
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5 Ways Small Business Can Cross Promote
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5254 days ago
More and more small businesses are realizing that survival is a team sport. Small businesses have a unique opportunity to share customers in an increasingly competitive market. Here are 5 steps to make their customers your customers and increase sales for everyone.
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5 Tips To Help Small Business Handle Crisis PR
Posted by jsternal under Public RelationsFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5255 days ago
The key to addressing a crisis is to approach it with calm and forethought. Think about your options and take the time to formulate a plan. Don’t jump into the fray until you’ve thought the response through.
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Pink Glove Dance Video Goes Viral
Posted by jsternal under Social MediaFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5258 days ago
Although this video was produced with some thought behind it, any small business or entrepreneur is capable of producing a video on a whim, having it seen by millions of people and then getting all kinds of publicity.
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Blog Content Ideas For The Time-Strapped
Posted by jsternal under Social MediaFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5259 days ago
One of the best solutions for a time-crunched connection is to write a quick tips article. Everyone loves simple and good tips! They are brief, fun and usually a breeze to read through.
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