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2010 is supposed to be a big transition year for small business. Indicators show the economy is improving. More guaranteed loans are available for small Read More

Ever wonder how big businesses are leveraging social media? Burson-Martseller recently released a report highlighting the Fortune Global 100 companies and how they are using the newest tools of the web 2.0 world. Read More

Bloggertone is teaming up with BizSugar to bring you the Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest. This contest helps give your articles extra online visibility and rewards your social networking. The Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest is an opportunity for you to win prizes to help you promote your business. Read More

Success in sales is dependent upon your ability to differentiate your product or service in a crowded field. More important still is your ability to differentiate yourself as a salesperson. Work on these three ideas to improve your ability to differentiate! Read More

My definition of a "dead end prospect" is a prospect with which you've completed your selling process, handled any objections, and, despite your best efforts at doing a bang up job selling, have reached a dead end, without any clear reason why the prospect isn't buying. The dead-ender almost always is a result of
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1) Momentum can cause friction. Don’t be moving so fast that you forget your community.
2) To build a big network, build many interconnected communities.
3) If you’re going to be disruptive aggressive and edgy you also have to be able to take what you dish-out; with a smile!
4) A social media listening strategy has to be applied on-going and consistently if you want to maximize ROI.
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I can’t think of too many people I would less like to be around than the “idea guy” or the “I thought of that guy.” And two of my favorite blogs have called them out.

I have nothing to add. I’ll just point you to them... Read More

Working moms are an often overlooked population when it comes to targeting your online marketing. Here is a post on what you can do for working moms with your online program.
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Like it or not, marketing executives are expected to deliver great presentations. And while some marketing executives are competent public speakers, practicing the following advanced tips can take a communicator from “good to great”. Public speaking, like any other craft takes discipline, commitment and plenty of practice. Read More