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We have been hearing a lot about mobile applications, Apple iPhone, iPhone apps, Google Android phones and a whole lot more of mobile application buzzwords in 2009. How will the mobile application industry develop in 2010 and how it can affect your business? Read More

Prospecting and The Myth of Mutual Exclusivity

Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 5435 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 7, 2010 9:54 am
Mutual exclusivity means that I can have either A, or I can have B, but I cannot have both A and B. The myth of mutual exclusivity in prospecting goes like this: “If I use inbound marketing methods, then I can’t use cold calling methods.” The problem with believing that any method is mutually exclusive is that it believes one choice is always the right choice. Read More
A Web log, or blog, can be a boon to your business. In an accompanying article, I offer reasons why business owners and managers might want to establish themselves as bloggers. Read More
Like most entrepreneurs, you're already looking forward to next year--our experts will tell what to expect. Read this article to get an idea what business will be in the year 2010. Read More
Here are consultant Shawn Atkins' top three investment suggestions for all businesses in 2010 and they just may surprise you. I watched this video trying to guess ahead of time what Shawn's recommendations might be but must admit I probably wouldn't have made the same calls. Still I can see the value of each one of his choices. Naturally, it also depends on the size of your business and so this w Read More

8 Things to Avoid When Building a Community

Avatar Posted by WayneLiew under Social Media
From http://mashable.com 5435 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 7, 2010 8:53 am
Community sites can't expect readers to simply engage automatically. Engagement must be nurtured. Here are 8 things to avoid when fostering your online community. Read More
As Facebook has grown in popularity, it has also become a primary target for hackers and spammers. An increasing number of Facebook users are having their accounts compromised. As a small business owner, you definitely need to take some precautions. Start by reading this blog post. Read More
Do you own a small business? Are you having a hard time understanding Twitter? This is a great list of 20 tips on twitter's use for small business owners.

I'd add 4:

1). It's a conversation, just like at the Chamber receptions.
2). Introduce yourself and say 'hi', just like at the Chamber meetings. Translation: join twitter, fill out a profile and tweet 'hi'. Read More
Do you own a small business? Are you having a hard time understanding Twitter? Here's a great list to kickstart your way to joining Twitterville.

I'd add these tips:

1. It's just a conversation
2. Start by saying hi and introducing yourself (build a profile)
3. Listen more than you tweet.
4. Make it, tweets, about them...your followers.

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Jan 04, 2010 - Mobile devices promise to revolutionize marketing as we know it. Well, that may be one day, but it's been a long time coming to reality. One thing about mobile marketing we can say has arrived is the face that people are using smart phones to surf the web and view websites in rapidly growing numbers. (Nov 09 statistics showed that 8% of my blog readers used some form of a mobil Read More
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