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But I feel that there is a more realistic perspective that needs to be adopted in relation to social media and in particularly online communities. Although I appreciate that marketers must look at their work analytically, a better appreciation for how real people within online communities behave is required to make an authentic impression within o Read More

To celebrate the launch of Bloggertone - he has very kindly offered the new TSE Autumn ebook completely FREE to Bloggertone readers. It's another absolutely brilliant sales ebook from Jonathan and the TSE team. Read More

International selling is harder than selling to clients in your own country. Here are 12 reasons why international salespeople have a more difficult task selling to different cultures. Read More

Fortunately, it's starting to feel like the wave of social media hype has crested and small businesses can turn their attention to understanding social media “best practices” rather than obsessing over next week's new tool. Today's greatest small business opportunity awaits those who learn to skillfully blend the awareness creating, automating, Read More

International business blogs are great hubs for businesses to connect with their international audience if you use the right blog promotion tactics. Here is what I do to successfully promote my business abroad. Read More

With marketing and advertising expenditures down significantly in the wake of the poor economy, many growing businesses are looking for budget-friendly ways to get their business noticed and reach their target audience as part of an effective brand-building strategy. Cher Murphy, president of Cher Murphy PR, suggests these eight proven tactics. Read More

To borrow from a manager in another field, branding's not a matter of life or death; it's more important than that. Like Mr. Shankly, my tongue might be in my cheek, but only ever so slightly. Of course, if you believe that branding is simply about managing image or reputation, it won't strike you as shocking that many start-ups go to market Read More

The outside world and the Internet are being drawn closer together all the time. With the social media revolution continuing to change the way businesses operate on a daily basis, mobile applications are big business! Developers were quick to realise that there was a growing need for apps that would allow professionals to work and communicate whil Read More

Marketing planning (also, a future theme) is a crucial tool for any company, irrespective of size. Think of it as the blue print around which all decisions surrounding your operational and strategic planning will flow. Competitive analysis or competitive intelligence is one strand of this planning process. Read More

Small business tips for motivating employees in this video by presenter Pat Goodwin include recognizing an employees worth. In fact, giving employees appreciation can be a huge part of motivating employees especially for small businesses that cannot be as competitive on salary. Most amazing are small businesses who fail to show appreciation to emp Read More