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We put a lot of time and effort in trying to come up with a great idea - something unique and original that will cut through and garner attention. But maybe searching for a great idea isn't such a...great idea. Maybe that great idea is just going to waste your valuable resources? Read More

Sometimes it seems that the agency and the client talk a totally different language. Here are some translations for young players.... Read More

A lot of the focus today is on what marketing tactics and tools you should use and it is a little like one size fits all. All of them have a place, but the trick is understanding if they are right for your customers and your business. Marketing tactics should be chosen last, here are marketing tips to show you how. Read More

Trials are a very useful way of demonstrating to reluctant customers that you have something that they will value. A trial allows them to see for themselves what your product or service can deliver without committing to the full purchase price. Used correctly trials can be a tremendously effective way of boosting sales, particularly of products or services that do not yet have a reputation... Read More

Steven S. Little, author of Duck and (Re)Cover: The Embattled Business Owners Guide to Survival and Growth, shared three ways business can rise above the turbulence in this economy. Read More

I have recently learned that hospitals are businesses, patients are clients and the human factor is key! From comprehensive intake to quality of service to "bedside-manner" to listening, to plans of action, reputation and discharge, all of the lessons and principles of succeeding in business can be found in great medical institutions! Read More

When done correctly, direct mail can be a highly effective resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses, even when working together with email marketing. Here are 23 ways your direct mail may be failing you. And although there is talk that the U.S. Postal Service is going to cut down the number of days it delivers mail, entrepreneurs will still capitalize from direct mail to grow their busines Read More

This is absolutely true. Melinda Emerson sparks a fire here by reminding you to get back to the basics, examine your own life, and then get your business in gear or started.

From her piece: Believe it or not, your life plan should come before your business plan. You don't want to risk starting a business that might not be a good fit for you and your family. Read More

CRM, or customer relationship management, is about understanding your customer to deliver them a better service while increasing your sales and revenues. Read More

In today’s tough economy, it’s no longer enough to generate great ideas for your growing business. To get ahead, you have to communicate effectively to customers as part of the relationship marketing process. That means connecting on an emotional level. “You have to learn to show your value,” says Maribeth Kuzmeski, author of The Connectors: How the World’s Most Successful Read More