As the knock-on effects of the credit crunch begin to bite in the small business world, this article examines complementary diversification as a method for spreading your risk across other product/service lines.
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How Radar Can Improve Your Business
Posted by iandenny under StrategyFrom http://cathlawson.com 6112 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 2, 2008 4:02 pm
Building trust through your logo
Posted by suzyQ under MarketingFrom http://www.brandweek.com 6113 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 2, 2008 8:25 am
One way to build trust is through something right under your nose, and I mean that literally—your corporate logo. Used on a Web site, a company's logo can increase (or decrease) conversion rates at first glance.
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Boost Sales With Smart SEO Content Strategy
Posted by JohnH under Online MarketingFrom http://www.targetmarketingmag.com 6114 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 29, 2008 3:15 pm
Marketing visionary Seth Godin said, “The best SEO (search engine optimization) means good content.” A SEO content strategy results in more than search engine positions. Savvy SEO copywriting seamlessly blends direct-response copywriting with smart SEO techniques, encouraging conversions and sales.
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Leverage the power of SEO content by implemen Read More
Video: When to Quit - Seth Godin
Posted by ArmadaIG under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.bnet.com 6116 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
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How to Write a Catchy Slogan
Posted by Becky under MarketingFrom http://blog.fastcompany.com 6120 days ago
Made Hot by: Shelly on February 25, 2008 1:14 am
Need to build brand awareness in an over-communicated market? Consider using a tagline. Slogans like Maxwell House's "Good to the last drop" can answer the prospect's question "Why you, not your competition?" before they even ask it. If you want to develop a new tagline for your product or service, try these ideas....
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How to influence the influencers
Posted by ILuvMktg under MarketingFrom http://www.wdfm.com 6123 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 20, 2008 4:09 pm
Blasting ads indiscriminately at audiences works less and less as we move forward in time. This is true for online and offline marketing. Savvy marketers now realize organic propagation of one's message is much more effective from a monetary and communications POV.
Publishing Web Digest for Marketers since April 1995 has shown Larry Chase what Read More
Publishing Web Digest for Marketers since April 1995 has shown Larry Chase what Read More
Google Apps can be a small firm's best friend
Posted by Aaronontheweb under Products and ServicesFrom http://www.usatoday.com 6123 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 20, 2008 3:29 am
From the page: "When Ritu Raj opened Wag Hotel here as a luxury home-away-from-home for pampered dogs, he decided he would run the business on Google applications.
Employees check in dogs on touch-screen monitors, make appointments and use e-mail, all with Google Apps. The Web-based suite of tools — which includes corporate e-mail, calendar, w Read More
Employees check in dogs on touch-screen monitors, make appointments and use e-mail, all with Google Apps. The Web-based suite of tools — which includes corporate e-mail, calendar, w Read More
New Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
Posted by JulieR under TaxesFrom http://www.allbusiness.com 6123 days ago
Made Hot by: Jeffrey on February 19, 2008 11:39 pm
THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS package signed by President Bush on Wednesday includes two significant tax breaks for small-business owners. The provisions, designed to encourage business spending, come in the form of bigger depreciation write-offs:
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Amazon Steps Into the Ad Business - Small Biz Should Take Note
Posted by JulieR under Online MarketingFrom http://www.smartbiz.com 6123 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 20, 2008 1:28 am
Amazon is doing something very similar with its new, quietly-launched Product Ads. Think of it as a shopping search engine built into Amazon, one that can link out to your site and drive new sales for pennies on the click.
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5 Best Ways To Get Slow Payers To Pay Up - Small Business Resources
Posted by JulieR under FinanceFrom http://www.em4b.com 6123 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 19, 2008 10:41 pm
5 ways to help you get slow payers to pay up.
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