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Entrepreneuer Gives Back

Avatar Posted by JohnH under News
From http://www.smallbizresource.com 6063 days ago
Made Hot by: plethmen on April 18, 2008 1:09 am
With the tagline "Change the world...one business at a time," Kivab4b.org offers entrepreneurs and small businesses an easy way to participate in cause-related marketing. Read More

Older Web Users: Online Content, Ads Aimed at Young

Avatar Posted by Aaronontheweb under Online Marketing
From http://www.marketingcharts.com 6064 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 16, 2008 9:56 pm
"Most internet users age 45 or older say content online serves less their needs and interests than those of younger persons, according to (pdf) a Burst Media survey on the availability of age-appropriate online content, website design and targeted advertising." Read More
Are your readers doing what you want them to do? Find out how to brilliantly call-to-action and get customers to do what you want on your website and beyond! Read More

Marketing Innovation - How to Make a Lasting Impression

Avatar Posted by digitalsmash under Marketing
From http://www.betterforbusiness.com 6065 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 16, 2008 7:05 pm
Stand out from your Competiton! How to Become a Marketing Innovator, Increase Visability, and Make a Lasting Impression! Read More

The Secret Google Quality Raters' Handbook

Avatar Posted by wontonu under Online Marketing
From http://www.pandia.com 6066 days ago
Made Hot by: suzyQ on April 14, 2008 9:23 pm
Last month the Google Quality Rater's handbook was leaked online. This is what Google deems important when judging the quality and relevance of a web page. In spite of what many say, Google does not entirely rely on automatic computer-based algorithms in its search engine rankings. They do employ human editors that control the quality of se Read More

Landing Page Tutorials and Case Studies

Avatar Posted by waltgoshert under Online Marketing
From http://www.copyblogger.com 6066 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 14, 2008 9:24 pm
6 Landing Page tutorials that get you creating killer landing pages. 12 Real-life Landing Page Make-overs. Read More

Small Businesses Fight to Scuttle Tax Proposals

Avatar Posted by suzyQ under Taxes
From http://www.nytimes.com 6067 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 14, 2008 8:23 pm
Advocates for small businesses are fighting changes in tax laws that the Bush administration says are aimed at cracking down on tax cheating, particularly by the self-employed. These changes will create a mountain of new paperwork that will be cumbersome and costly. One proposal, part of President Bush's budget, would require detailed reporting Read More
From the page: "If I'd known then what I know now, would I have gone into this business? I don't know. But here's some wisdom I wish I had back then" Read More

Go ahead, dream small

Avatar Posted by JohnH under Strategy
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 6069 days ago
Made Hot by: TimJustus on April 12, 2008 12:10 am
There's a time and place to go big, lord knows we get told how small we are often enough. But when it comes to marketing your small business I would trade big dreams and pages of killer ideas for one little strategy brilliantly and consistently executed. Small business owners get so caught up in the “web 3.0 idea of the day” that they never get Read More

Coupons, Discounts Drive Consumer Spending During Recession

Avatar Posted by luckycharmer under News
From http://www.marketingcharts.com 6073 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 7, 2008 3:55 pm
In an economic recession consumers tend to cut budgets but, if provided discounts, they will buy - 54% of adults say they would reduce discretionary spending, and 63% say they would not make a purchase if a deal isn't available - according to a Harris Interactive survey. Fully 86% of adults surveyed say they have used coupons or discount codes Read More
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