American consumers have been profoundly altered by the recession in a way that will have a lasting effect on how they shop and buy. That's the conclusion of "Marketing to the Post-Recession Consumers," a recent study by Decitica, which reveals diverse reactions to the recession resulting in a variety of new "normal" spending patterns.
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4 Post-Recession Consumer Norms
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Online Reputation Management: 5 Simple Steps
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From http://www.btzweb.com 5282 days ago
With the power to publish and spread their message to thousands online, local businesses must pay attention to these online reviews and pro-actively manage and respond to them.
Customer online reviews DO have the power to make or break a local business. While the positive reviews out number negative, a negative online review can get real ugly… if level-headed thinking isn’t used. Read More
Customer online reviews DO have the power to make or break a local business. While the positive reviews out number negative, a negative online review can get real ugly… if level-headed thinking isn’t used. Read More
There is nothing free in this world nor is Social Media
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From http://www.k2seo.com 5282 days ago
There is a misconception about social media that it is either free or too cheap to use. I do not agree with this thing. In my point of view social media is more expensive than conventional media.
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Don’t talk to me about creativity, I’ve got a business to run | Work / life balance
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From http://bloggertone.com 5282 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on January 22, 2010 1:53 am
When times are hard and money is tight, I hear this often. The belt-tightening process seems to automatically result in ditching the creative. It’s ironic, because when anyone starts a new business, it surely springs from a creative inspiration. So, why is it that the very thing that inspired the whole thing is seen as expendable?
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How Will Revamped Health Care Reform Affect Small Business?
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From http://www.portfolio.com 5282 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on January 22, 2010 5:33 am
With an unexpected Republican U.S. Senate upset in Massachusetts, how will a probable revamping of the proposed health care reform bill affect small business. This column by Kent Hoover at Portfolio.com suggests a possible "Plan B" exists which would likely help small businesses and their employees afford better health care if Congress has the willingness to consider it.
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25 Women That Rock Social Media - Online Marketing Blog
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From http://www.toprankblog.com 5282 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on January 21, 2010 6:35 pm
Last week Erik Qualmann posted a list of All Star Social Media players in his ClickZ column. Being included in such a list with the likes of Chris Brogan and
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Online Reputation Management for Small Businesses
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From http://www.web.com 5283 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 23, 2010 10:44 pm
Have you experienced negative online publicity from a dissatisfied client? Check out these tips for getting bad or defamatory postings removed from the Internet.
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Oops - Where Did The Money Go!
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From http://bloggertone.com 5283 days ago
Made Hot by: mssux on January 21, 2010 6:37 pm
How many of us look at the monthly bank statements or invoices issued as an indicator for how well we are managing our project costs?
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5 Ways to Get Found Online in Your Town
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From http://www.openforum.com 5283 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 21, 2010 9:44 am
Getting listed, and then rising to the top when people look online locally, is one way to create a significant strategic marketing advantage. Below are fives areas that you should address to increase your chances of winning in the local search game. (Do it now, before your competitors do)
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A Dozen Small Business Tax Deductions
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From http://www.bankrate.com 5285 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on January 24, 2010 12:50 am
An important part of running a small business can be seeking out tax deductions, especially around tax time. An important aspect of finding appropriate tax deductions in your small business can be knowing where to look. Here from Bankrate.com are "A dozen deductions for your small business" by Dana Dratch. Let the article serve as a starting guide when consulting your tax preparation professional
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