CIT Group, Inc., arguably the largest bank and financier to small business and entrepreneurs, is headed for bankruptcy possibly leaving millions of small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups in the dark. Small firms hoping to leverage the bank for loans on everything from daily operations to expansion just got the rug pulled out from underneath.
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CIT Bankruptcy Means More Social Media
Posted by jsternal under Social MediaFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5452 days ago
How to make time for social media: Twitter
Posted by ZaneSafrit under Social MediaFrom http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com 5452 days ago
No time? Need to do it? It being social media. Drew McLellan shared these tips on carving out a little time for social media and in particular twitter. You can follow Drew at his blog drewsmarketingminute.com and on Twitter: @drewmclellan.
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The Social Media 'Formula'
Posted by aliciatrinidad under Social MediaFrom http://www.womenentrepreneur.com 5452 days ago
For years now we've heard, "Advertising doesn't work. No one cares what you have to say about your company."
And now we're starting to hear the same thing about social media: It doesn't work. At least, that's what I'm hearing.
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10 Things Social Media Can't Do
Posted by WayneLiew under Social MediaFrom http://www.whatsnextblog.com 5452 days ago
Made Hot by: JohnH on November 3, 2009 6:08 pm
Amid the endless pronouncements about social media often shortened to "social" these days by consultants trying to sound like they know what they are talking about is the reality that social media is not a solution, or a sure bet. Here's what social media can't do:
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What's My International Blog Promotion Secret?
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5453 days ago
Made Hot by: SkipAnderson on November 3, 2009 8:58 am
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.
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Making Claims In Your Marketing
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5453 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 3, 2009 6:34 am
You've heard them all before. Some companies say they're the best this or the highest quality that. Some companies use marketing claims to say they're the best price or the proven choice among moms. Whatever claim you want to make for your small business, make sure you can back it up.
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8 Low-Cost Ways to Get Your Business Noticed
Posted by StepByStepMarketing under MarketingFrom http://www.fuelnet.com 5453 days ago
Made Hot by: TomBirches on November 2, 2009 5:33 pm
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.
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The New Rules of Angel Investing
Posted by ShawnHessinger under StartupsFrom http://www.nytimes.com 5453 days ago
Made Hot by: JohnH on November 2, 2009 6:40 pm
Angel investors are still out there, but now they're more specific than ever, seeking better deals with lower risks. Find out if your small business idea qualifies under these new informal guidelines for angel investing...
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Blog Tips For Small Business
Posted by jsternal under Social MediaFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5453 days ago
I came across Michelle Bowles' post offering tips to help corporate blogs stand out and I thought it would be a good idea to review the tips and also apply here to a small business audience. No doubt small business and Corporate America have plenty of differences, but there are things we can learn from Corporate America and vice versa. So let's fi
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What To Do With The Business Cards You Collect
Posted by therisetothetop under StartupsFrom http://blog.therisetothetop.com 5456 days ago
Made Hot by: TomBirches on October 31, 2009 3:10 am
What to do with all of those business cards you keep collecting at events.
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