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In a crazed, ultra-competitive business-world filled with mind-numbing technological leaps, "low-tech" can be a great way to restore a sense of relaxation, revitalization and rejuvenation. It's back-to-basics in my latest biz-blog article.. Read More

It all sounds easy to develop your key message, just work out why should customers do business with you, why aren’t they and your brand personality. The problem with this approach is that it is all about you and it is looking inside out instead of outside in. Two key areas you need to consider first are Read More

There's still time, just barely, to win a scholarship worth $200 allowing you to attend the Small Biz Social Media Summit June 5-6 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Decisions on the scholarship will be made May 21. (That's this Friday.) For details read the full post on the upcoming event in this post at Small Business Trends. There is also a link to information on how to simply make arrangements to attend the event. BizSugar.com is a media sponsor for the event, by the way. Hope you can take part Read More

Outstanding Northeast Ohio companies and impressive tech entrepreneurs in the region were at Cleveland's Corporate College Wednesday evening for the annual Best of Tech Awards, presented by NEOSA. I'm on the advisory board for bizSugar.com, the small business social networking... Read More

Just like the community in which you live, social media neighborhoods are created by the people who inhabit them. Here at BizSugar.com, for example, we feel we have one of the best online communities on the planet, but making a difference in your social media community or neighborhood has to do with your effort and the efforts of your fellow members to make them good places to interact and network.
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It's easy for "harmless" stereotypes to creep into international marketing and communication — even for the most cross-culturally aware and careful business owners and marketers. These basic steps will help you look at your international communication with the proper perspective, ensuring you don't fall into a sneaky and dangerous trap that could mean lost revenue and opportunities Read More

If you do not live in Australia you may not have seen the news that a 16 year old girl Jessica Watson successfully sailed around the world unassisted. Apart from the feat itself which was pretty astounding, what caught my attention was the planning and execution by the team responsible for the marketing of the whole journey.
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I want to continue John Jantsch's meme and this Make-A-Referral-Monday I want to refer you to a longtime friend, Christer Sjöback of SJC Gold and Silver Handicrafts, and a new acquaintance.

The title is inspired by BNI's new network project called BNI Connect and a reference to a part of the business name (GlobalReach Copywriting) of my new connection, Ann-Christin Lindstedt of USEGlobalReach.com. Christer wants to reach new customers in North America and Ann-Christin wants to establish new business relations in Scandinavia Read More

Google Places (formally Google Local Business) is a great way to get your local business featured predominately in the Google listings. It is also a great way to drive targeted buyers to your business. Here are 13 Tips on how to increase your ranking on Google Places Read More

The Web and modern business-world are truly international, multi-cultural arenas. So how does one become multi-cultural? Drinking a pint of Guinness? Shopping at IKEA? Watching The Sopranos? Not really. A serious and irreverent look at cultural aspects of the 21st century business.. Read More