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As I tried to reassure people that social media is merely a set of tools that allowed people to communicate, much like pen & paper & e-mail, one analogy used for social media that particularly struck me was that of the old corner shop Read More

I am a Biz Sugar "Groupie". Like others I come every day looking for tips and advice for my small business. And to VOTE! What does it take for YOU to get MY vote? You might just be SURPRISED Read More

Just like the community in which you live, social media neighborhoods are created by the people who inhabit them. Here at BizSugar.com, for example, we feel we have one of the best online communities on the planet, but making a difference in your social media community or neighborhood has to do with your effort and the efforts of your fellow members to make them good places to interact and network.
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This article describes the basic strategies that we used to get our online business over the hump. In some ways, this article is also the sequel to my last one on how I was a neurotic mess when our business first launched Read More

It's easy for "harmless" stereotypes to creep into international marketing and communication — even for the most cross-culturally aware and careful business owners and marketers. These basic steps will help you look at your international communication with the proper perspective, ensuring you don't fall into a sneaky and dangerous trap that could mean lost revenue and opportunities Read More

If you do not live in Australia you may not have seen the news that a 16 year old girl Jessica Watson successfully sailed around the world unassisted. Apart from the feat itself which was pretty astounding, what caught my attention was the planning and execution by the team responsible for the marketing of the whole journey.
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I want to continue John Jantsch's meme and this Make-A-Referral-Monday I want to refer you to a longtime friend, Christer Sjöback of SJC Gold and Silver Handicrafts, and a new acquaintance.

The title is inspired by BNI's new network project called BNI Connect and a reference to a part of the business name (GlobalReach Copywriting) of my new connection, Ann-Christin Lindstedt of USEGlobalReach.com. Christer wants to reach new customers in North America and Ann-Christin wants to establish new business relations in Scandinavia Read More

Are you being commoditized? In his book The Lexus and the Olive Tree, Thomas Friedman writes, “a commodity is any good, service or process that can be produced by any number of firms, and the only distinguishing feature between these firms is who can do it the cheapest Read More

Public speaking is a great way to establish your authority and generate leads. It's also a time-consuming effort. Delivering a compelling presentation is only half the work. Read this post to discover 7 ways you can keep continue to gain influence once you've left the stage Read More

When you consider how many small business’ value is based on the expertise of the founder or trust in one particular person, having someone else market that expertise or make promises based on that trust is incredibly difficult Read More