After you’ve received your umpteenth startup t-shirt and your 18th fancy pen from a big company, you start to realize that free swag doesn’t always equal desirable or useful stuff. And from a marketing perspective, swag doesn’t always set you apart from the crowd and help you get attention – it oft
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How to Create Effective Swag for your Startup
Posted by ErinB under StartupsFrom http://sprouter.com 4956 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on May 4, 2011 7:13 pm
STOP SCREAMING AT YOUR CUSTOMERS
Posted by sbcmurphy under Online MarketingFrom http://www.getbusymedia.com 4956 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on May 4, 2011 12:38 am
When you communicate online, you must remember that you lose all non-verbal clues. Make sure to explain yourself and use these tips to communicate effectively online.
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5 Monster Size Marketing Mistakes
Posted by fionamceachran under MarketingFrom http://www.melaniekissell.com 4958 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on May 3, 2011 11:05 pm
Let’s get right to the monstrous meat of the marketing matter (bet ya can’t say THAT ten times real fast!).
Monster Size Marketing Mistake #1: Throwing fistfuls of money into an unproven product or service. Read More
Monster Size Marketing Mistake #1: Throwing fistfuls of money into an unproven product or service. Read More
How to Protect Your Time as an Entrepreneur
Posted by ErinB under StartupsFrom http://sprouter.com 4960 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on May 1, 2011 2:36 am
Time is your most valuable asset as an entrepreneur. Sprouter's founder Sarah Prevette outlines her tips for protecting your time when you're building your business.
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Dealing with negative feedback in social media
Posted by Jose Jimenez under Social MediaFrom http://thedigitalpost.co.uk 4960 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on April 29, 2011 7:08 pm
Social media can be a great marketing tool but what happens when you receive negative comments from customers? It is very easy for customers to leave feedback on social networks and review sites and, the popularity of smartphones means they can happen instantly.
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Wedding Biz: Great Niche or Royal Pain?
Posted by Monsieur Eraser under Products and ServicesFrom http://www.usatoday.com 4960 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on April 29, 2011 11:53 pm
Yep, I decided to share this post on small business niche marketing because there's a royal wedding today. But even though the regal festivities may have been the inspiration, this article is an excellent look at how small businesses can flourish by focusing on their industry and never relenting.
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Targeted Website Traffic: 3 “Time Wasters” That Can Drive Massive Traffic
Posted by MeetAna under Online MarketingFrom http://www.trafficgenerationcafe.com 4961 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on May 1, 2011 9:48 pm
I feel so lucky to be able to write this guest post for Ana, and for you – the readers of Traffic Generation Cafe. That might sound corny, but I really mean it. I’ve been following this blog for awhile,and the conversations that happen in the comments here are worth millions to those who can pay at
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The Life & Business Of A Celebrity Hair Stylist: A Conversation With Chaz Dean
Posted by therisetothetop under Success StoriesFrom http://www.therisetothetop.com 4961 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on May 2, 2011 2:52 am
Interview with Chaz Dean, celebrity hair stylist and creator of WEN Hair & Body Care, on how he built his brand and business.
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Online Marketing Nonsense - 5 Popular Myths You Need to Ignore
Posted by searchblogger under Online MarketingFrom http://www.searchblogger.co.uk 4961 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on May 1, 2011 1:32 am
Read about five of the most common online marketing myths and why you shouldn't believe them...A lot of small business owners get confused by the wealth of information about online marketing. Make sure you don't put faith in these popular misconceptions.
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Keep Your Legal Budget In Check
Posted by stillwagon428 under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 4962 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on May 1, 2011 10:32 pm
There are many reasons why companies continue to accept ambiguous pricing from the legal industry. Is it possible to control your legal expenditures? Yes. Here's how.
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