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Real time search is available on Twitter and just recently, Facebook, for users to search for the latest buzz. If utilized well, this feature is not only useful for individuals but businesses as well. The good news is, you don't need a book for dummies to get started. You just need this post! Read More

Contest time, here is an opportunity for you to complete this scenario based on a real life challenge. Please read carefully, including the rules, and give it your best. Enjoy and good luck. Don't forget, once you enter, get your friends lined up and ready to vote. Read More

Children have a natural curiosity and they ask questions, lots of questions. As we grow up we sometimes forget to retain this curiosity and therefore stop asking questions.Without asking questions, it is a lot harder to see opportunities, uncover customer needs and desires and make the right marketing decisions for your business. There are 3 words Read More

Sure, the economy is bad, but that doesn't mean it will stay that way, and many opportunities to expand into new markets may arise now when things look so bleak. Entrepreneurial Connection has put together the following Web seminar looking at how to expand your business when the time comes. Take a look not only at the linked article below but at Read More

Wondering how to start a small business blog? This article from Small Business Brief looks specifically at the importance of planning before starting your blog and looks at some of the critical questions to answer. Deciding what you wish to accomplish with your small business blog is a huge part of the equation...and a huge part of figuring out wh Read More

Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends shares these important tips on starting a business (and contrasts them with what not to do) n a post at Open Forum. You'll find this tightly budgeted approach important when considering your own ventures. Sure, the temptation is always there to spend lots of money. If you don't have any starting out, you w Read More

So we have heard of big names like Starbucks, Dell and Whole Foods making their names even bigger on social media. We have also seen 5 great social media campaigns and best practices we can learn from. But are you truly convinced that social media can actually help small businesses? No? I thought so too. To help you see how it can work no matter Read More

Social media marketing and the businesses that utilize it have become more sophisticated. More small businesses are beginning to understand how to best leverage online tools to build a community and recognize that engagement and interaction are the foundations of social marketing, but most don't know what's next. Read More

Will your business be one of the 56% that fail within the first five years? That will depend a lot on whether you can overcome your fear of selling... Read More

We hear it all the time, “You have have to build value.” Ok— I get that— but how? Most people think that building value is dependent upon statements the sales person makes. Strategic word tracks and value based concepts are important coming from the seller, but what if we could get these value building ideas coming from the buyer... Read More