How many times have you thought “somebody should make…” or “why doesn’t anybody sell…”? Kelly Chaney had a moment like that, but instead of just wondering why nobody was making cake mix for dogs, she decided to be the person who WAS doing it.
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How to create a niche
Posted by Jay_pas under Products and ServicesFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4617 days ago
How can Twitter chat help your business?
Posted by Jay_pas under Social MediaFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4620 days ago
One of the best ways for small businesses to build their networks and increase their influence is by participating in Twitter Chats. They're free, they're easy, and they provide great exposure to new potential customers or clients.
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What makes a marketing plan great?
Posted by Jay_pas under MarketingFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4623 days ago
A brilliant marketing plan that is not executed is worth much less than a mediocre marketing plan that’s carried out. Planning expert Tim Berry discusses the 5 components of a successful marketing plan.
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Some Real-World Hard Truths About Startups, Plans, and Investors
Posted by Jay_pas under Raising CapitalFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4625 days ago
Business planning expert, competition judge, and angel investor Tim Berry explains some things he looks for when reading business plans.
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5 tips to getting small business financing
Posted by Jay_pas under Raising CapitalFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4631 days ago
It’s no secret that small businesses can have a hard time getting financing. So before you approach lenders, make sure you ask yourself: how can I maximize my chances of getting credit approval? Here are five simple things you can do to up the odds of getting your funding approved.
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Hard lessons lead to success – the story of RealLead
Posted by Jay_pas under Success StoriesFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4633 days ago
A few years ago, Caroline Cummings considered herself an “entrepreneur in recovery.” After her first tech start up dissolved in 2009, she knew she needed some time to figure out what her next venture would be. When she had the opportunity to join RealLead, she knew it was what she was waiting for.
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5 ways to prepare for Facebook Timeline
Posted by Jay_pas under Online MarketingFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4641 days ago
If you’ve got a Facebook page for your business, you’re probably aware of the big change that’s coming on March 30, when all Facebook pages will switch over to the new Timeline design. Prepare now, with these five tips to get ready for the big change.
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Entrepreneurs, Beware: Big Restaurant and Retail Chains Are Thinking Small
Posted by NetworkSolutions under StrategyFrom http://www.networksolutions.com 4643 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business News on March 12, 2012 4:37 am
Independent retailers and restaurant owners who compete against massive chains have long felt that being small offers an advantage in terms of greater personalization. But now big retail and restaurant chains are honing in on what’s been the independent advantage: They’re testing smaller locations,
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Wanted: More Women Franchise Owners
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4644 days ago
The Franchise King® Joel Libava says the franchise industry could use more women franchisees, so he’s taken it upon himself to make sure that more women start looking into franchise ownership as a viable option to traditional corporate employment.
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Small Business Story - Granola Snacks
Posted by bplans under Success StoriesFrom http://www.paloalto.com 4823 days ago
There's a certain element of sunshine and laughter in the way Sue Van Fossen speaks. It comes through on the phone and you find yourself smiling almost immediately. And to be honest, it's the exact feeling you get when you taste her Granola Snacks.
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