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Hi, folks. Put this together as kind of a more in depth exploration of how you go about creating real community on BizSugar or any other social media site you might participate in whether large or small. Thankfully, there are many others among our regular users here at BizSugar who are equally adept at building community through social media so I thought it would be great if everyone could pitch in with some suggestions as I'm sure there are things that could be added here. Besides, getting others' input is what social media is all about, right? Thanks, in advance, for your contributions! You can comment here or on the blog post by following the link. Read More
I've posted a list from foxnews.com before. Now it's MY list of the worst vintage ads with commentary!

KGB spies drinking beer. Kids and cocaine. Kids and guns! Carpooling with Hitler. And more Read More
Spider eggs in Bubble Yum. A secret ingredient in Church's Fried Chicken to sterilize African-American males. Snapple owned by the Ku-Klux-Klan.

These are three rumors which almost destroyed major American companies. Lessons in rumors, PR and damage-control Read More

The Best Selling Tip Ever – Todd Youngblood's "SPE" Blog

Avatar Posted by tyoungbl under Sales
From http://ypsgroup.com 5257 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on July 2, 2010 3:26 pm
This sign has been on the bookshelf of every office I’ve ever had. In those years before I earned a private office, it sat next to my telephone. (A few of you out there will recognize its heritage… Read More

10 Steps to Courageous Leadership

Avatar Posted by smallbiztrends under Self-Development
From http://www.searchengineguide.com 5257 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on July 1, 2010 9:58 pm
Leadership begins within, with how you feel and how you interact with the world. If you are interested in developing your skills to become a leader in your small business, then savor this article. Among the 10 steps to courageous leadership include ... Read More
It's a mega-classic scene from when "Harry Met Sally"

Meg Ryan, in a state of ecstasy does a bit of testimonial and word-of-mouth recommendation for the restaurant where she and Billy Crystal are dining.

Your customers can do the same for you Read More
"Our surveys show..." "Experts recommend..." "My clients report..."

Marketing and advertising claims are a dime a dozen. But who knows what they actually mean Read More

Do Not Let Your Competitors Take You By Surprise

Avatar Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 5258 days ago
Made Hot by: ajayjoya on July 1, 2010 4:46 pm
When marketing your products and services, competitors are a fact of life and you should not be taken by surprise. The problem usually occurs when you haven’t considered that new competitors will enter and try to entice your customers away from your business. After they have launched it can be too late to take real action with your marketing that will make a difference. Here are 4 tips Read More
Yesterday during a Senate confirmation hearing, a U.S. Senator (businessman) was caught sleeping and doodling by cameras.

This chapter in American Politics has implications and repercussions on all of our BUSINESSES Read More

5 Tips For Great International Search Marketing

Avatar Posted by CindyKing under Online Marketing
From http://cindyking.biz 5259 days ago
Made Hot by: SkipAnderson on June 30, 2010 6:33 pm
Five tips for successful international search marketing to connect with your international clients. Read More
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