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It's a sad irony that bad companies never get successful enough to get bad reviews, and that success attracts criticism. Thankfully, this guide can help you deal with negative press. Read More

Great tip on how to grow your email list: Enter your Email Recipients into a Drawing!

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Leaders walk a fine line between exuding confidence while simultaneously making decisions and updating their actions based on the best possible information. The best bosses, we argue, have what psychologists call the attitude of wisdom: They act with confidence, while doubting what they know. Read More

Recent posts include:
-- A brief evaluation of the challenges in gaining consumer attention for your product or services against today's backdrop of marketing white-noise.
-- A homage to an iconic brand of the 90's which earned its share of admirers and detractors while defining its own market.
-- A look at the question of why it is that companies which provide great service are the exception to the rule. Doesn't it make more logical sense that the ones who deliver a poor customer experience would be notable? Have our standards really sunk that low?
-- Dozens of articles on the business of change and the change that is undergoing in the world of business, how it can be adapted or adopted, and new ideas to help you build your organization, your distribution channel, your sales force, and your brand.
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Is your website strategy in place for the holiday buying season? Don Keeton shares tips on getting prepared Read More

When it comes to the nearly 500 small companies that applied this year, those run by women shine in tangible ways Read More

An interesting read for young entrepreneur who is having a hard time adjusting to the rigors of the business world. The article lays down general concept on how to negotiate a sales contract with noncompete clause in order to protect both the buyer and seller Read More

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is giving a boost to small business owners in the U.S. with the launch of the Small Business Road-to-Success Challenge.

10 small business owners will be awarded 15 free nights for the sole purpose of traveling around the country to build their business. After three months of working through their own set business challenges, one small business will be awarded a grand prize of $20,000 by a judging panel that includes me Read More

Marketing podcast with Phil Libin (Click to play or right click and “Save As” to download – Subscribe now via iTunes

evernoteFor this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast I had the chance to visit with Evernote CEO Phil Libin.

Evernote is a simple service that allows you to track and store everything you want to remember and get it out of your “meat brain” and housed somewhere safe and trustworthy. About 9,000 people a day are joining the free version of this service that also syncs incredibly well with iPads and mobile devices. (GTD fans, funny David Allen story here Read More

Essential business networking tips from an expert. How to connect, establish rapport and engage in interesting conversations and offer support and ideas. Read More