I've built websites for small businesses for over 10 years now and over that time, I've often encountered resistance when trying to sell a website package to a brick-and-mortar business.
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Why Brick-and-Mortar Businesses MUST have a Great Website
Posted by lkpetrolino under TechnologyFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5116 days ago
Caught in Complacency Within Your Comfort Zone
Posted by lkpetrolino under StartupsFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5116 days ago
Often when you hear the word "comfort" your thoughts go to fuzzy slippers, a big hug, the family pet sleeping beside you, being inside when the weather storms outdoors -- anything that reminds you of being safe, secure, worry-free and at peace. Growing up, most young people spend a lot of time livi
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How to Protect Your Copyrights on the Web—Remedies under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and More
Posted by lkpetrolino under LegalFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5120 days ago
What if while surfing the web you discover that someone has posted unauthorized copies of your copyrighted written materials, photos, presentations, videos or other information assets? What can (and should) you do? Attempting to contact the direct infringer is the most obvious response, but finding
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Do’s and Don’ts for Facebook Updates
Posted by lkpetrolino under Social MediaFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5120 days ago
I've been noticing lately that about 10% of people I am friends with on Facebook update their statuses. I always thought it was because they just didn't have the time or possibly the desire to let us all know what they're up to. But recently I was talking to a colleague who said "I don't think anyo
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A.D.O.S. - An Entrepreneur’s Malady
Posted by lkpetrolino under StartupsFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5121 days ago
I am great at coming up with ideas -- that’s the fun part of the creation process. There’s a rush that happens when a seed idea is percolating in my head. But seeing my ideas through to the end is where I sometimes get stuck and have to push myself. When projects aren’t moving quickly everything
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It’s Process Not an Event – Leverage Branding
Posted by lkpetrolino under MarketingFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5122 days ago
Understanding success is not hard nor is it hard to repeat once you’ve been there. The hard part is maintaining it and staying there long enough to enjoy it. If you think I or anyone else has all the answers for making your brand successful you’re smoking some serious good “big dreamer” stuff.
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Using Public Relations To Get More Leads For Your Business
Posted by lkpetrolino under Public RelationsFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5123 days ago
When it comes to marketing most people think about traditional methods like placing an ad in the newspaper, magazine or even on local television. An area most people don’t think seriously enough is public relations.
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Weekly Expert - Pamela Wilson: Building Brands through the Power of Design
Posted by lkpetrolino under MarketingFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5125 days ago
A well-designed site leads the visitor very deliberately through the information on each page. Ideally, the person who arrives on the site knows exactly where to click next: they can select their path easily because the choices are clear.
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Crowdsourcing for Small Business and Start-Ups
Posted by lkpetrolino under ManagementFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5127 days ago
Crowdsourcing is a practice through which organizations can tap into the collective intelligence and skills of their crowds – employees, customers, or the public - for product or service innovation, problem solving and performing specific tasks and achieving specific goals, leveraging online commun
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Increase Customer Satisfaction by Managing Expectations
Posted by lkpetrolino under ManagementFrom http://www.365daysofstartups.com 5128 days ago
When customers first begin to do business with you, they will have their own expectations and hopes regarding your product and service delivery. The best way to make sure you are seen as reliable and deliver on promises is to educate them from the beginning what to expect from us.
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