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I've been thinking a lot lately about the importance of networking, and what impact leveraging your small business networks has on your business. Darren Rowse @ Problogger.net put together a great post (and nice graphic) detailing what makes up his social media network at Problogger, which looked something like this... Read More

How would you and your business like some free marketing? If this economy has you in a cost cutting frame of mind, you have something in common with the rest of us small business owners. You're probably mulling over the dilemma of how to get more advertising, for less money, and still grow your customer base. Word of mouth marketing is the answer Read More

Whether you are advertising your small business in print, putting together a small business email marketing campaign, or cross marketing using various media types, working through the steps below will put you on the right path to success, as well as help ensure you get the desired outcomes from your marketing work and dollars. Read More

Spending a lot of time on the internet you see quite a few small business websites. Some are quite good, others come close but miss the mark. These 5 tips for small business websites will not be hard for your business to impliment (if you haven't already) and will help insure your customers have a positive interaction with the virtual you! Read More

We've been talking a lot lately about the role social media is playing in business, and how companies are beginning to leverage a social media presence in order to grow. I thought it would be interesting to see who is killing it more on the social media landscape, men or women? Read More

The following 10 tips will help make the most of the advertising dollars you do spend, and if followed should result in overall cost savings without jeopardiznig the reach of your advertising campaign. Read More

Social media is growing like the proverbial weed, and getting the attention it deserves. I think even to the most casual observer the effects of social media not only on individuals, but small businesses as well, is apparent. Most small business owners realize a need to leverage social media to grow their businesses, but in my conversations with o Read More

Every organization whether it be a Fortune 500 company, or a sole proprietor, should have a mission statement. A mission statement defines your reason for being in business. It should encompass your core business objectives, the values of your organization, and your purpose. Below are some tips and examples to help you write a winning mission stat Read More

Do you remember your first sale? The first time somebody paid you for your product, service, or information? I sure do, and I bet I'm not alone in getting that giddy feeling when somebody was actually paying me! What a thrill, and my enthusiasm was through the roof. Read More

One of the first questions to ask, and the hardest to answer, before starting any business venture is “Is starting a business right for me?” By starting your business after some serious self reflection you'll be getting off on the right foot and giving your business a chance at success from day one. Read More