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Picking the Right Media for the Job

Avatar Posted by ILuvMktg under Advertising
From http://www.emarketer.com 6113 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 29, 2008 3:15 am
Depending on who is being targeted, when, and at which stage of the consumer buying process, a range of media could be considered most effective. The popularity and influence of different media can also change over time. A few recent studies illustrate this point.

Advertising inserts are still influential when it comes to making purchasing dec Read More

Customer Service With A Virtual Smile

Avatar Posted by iandenny under Customer Service
From http://www.ecommerce-guide.com 6114 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 28, 2008 12:52 am
I liked the comparison between large and small online businesses in that the smaller business can be nimbler and potentially deliver better service without it costing much more if anything. Read More

The Pros and Cons Of Outsourcing

Avatar Posted by iandenny under Resources
From http://cathlawson.com 6114 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 29, 2008 3:18 pm
A very useful overview of outsourcing as an option for new or existing small businesses. Read More

Video: When to Quit - Seth Godin

Avatar Posted by ArmadaIG under Self-Development
From http://www.bnet.com 6114 days ago
Made Hot by: Shelly on February 27, 2008 5:44 pm
An interview with Seth Godin in which he explains the importance of knowing when to quit. Of course, it's not really about quitting. More like "don't get started unless you're willing to sacrifice and go all the way not matter what." It also seems to be able weighing possibilities better and ignoring all but the low hanging fruit (my take on Read More
New to bizsugar, I thought I'd share my experience of setting small business goals in a most unusual situation - JUST having gone bust. Hope it helps someone - new, successful or struggling. We all have challenges I hope this little tip can help with. You just need a pencil and a single sheet of paper. Read More

Small Biz Survival: Five common mistakes

Avatar Posted by iandenny under Strategy
From http://www.smallbizsurvival.com 6115 days ago
Made Hot by: blueenergy on February 27, 2008 12:24 am
After making several mistakes along these lines, this is an excellent check-list for the current or budding small business owner.

You have to plan your exit form a business at the beginning and shape that business so it can continue without you.

This post gets you headed in the right direction. Read More

Click Fraud Claims 28% Of Search Ads

Avatar Posted by ArmadaIG under Online Marketing
From http://seekingalpha.com 6115 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 26, 2008 6:21 pm
According to Click Forensics, click fraud rates for content networks grew to 28.3% in Q4 2007. In other words, 28 cents from every dollar went to fraud. What this report is saying is 28.3% of [PPC] providers and publishers revenue/profits are attributed to fraud. I found it disturbing that the rate was so high and if concerned me that advertisers Read More

Can someone be a born entrepreneur?

Avatar Posted by suzyQ under Self-Development
From http://www.smallbiztrends.com 6115 days ago
Made Hot by: luckycharmer on February 26, 2008 6:03 am
People often use the phrase “born entrepreneurs” when referring to people who seem to have something that makes them innately entrepreneurial. Most of this discussion is casual and doesn't really consider whether some people are, literally, born with a genetic make-up that makes them more likely than other people to start businesses. But recently, Read More

15 Simple Ways to Refresh a Marketing Campaign

Avatar Posted by digitalsmash under Marketing
From http://www.smallfuel.com 6116 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 26, 2008 3:51 pm
Is the economy taking it's toll on your marketig efforts? Has your marketing become old, boring, or dull? If that's the case, this article might be just the thing for you. Read more for some simple and very effective ways to breathe some new life into your marketing efforts. Read More

The Soccer Mom Myth

Avatar Posted by Fenessy under Marketing
From http://www.allbusiness.com 6119 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 21, 2008 11:54 pm
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put two experts on your favorite topic together and let them discuss the topic? Me? I'd have Holly Buchanan and Michele Miller talk about marketing to women.

Michele's Wonderbranding and Holly's Marketing to Women Online are required reading on the subject. They've been sharing the stage in sp Read More
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