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Good News, Bad News For Small Businesses as We Kick Off Small Business Week

Published on June 17, 2013

It’s no secret that running a small business can be tough, but some small business owners think it’s gotten even harder the past five years. The good news? The majority of entrepreneurs predict this year’s sales will exceed 2012. New survey data from Constant Contact®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTCT), found that 59 percent of small businesses [...]

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Smart Steps Build Successful Businesses in Any Economy

Published on June 16, 2013

There are signs small business owners are becoming more optimistic about the economy. Over the past 12 months, small businesses across the country have been gaining strength with 29 percent reporting that their business revenue has remained stable and another 44 percent reporting that it has increased according to the 2013 Chase Pulse of Small [...]

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3 Tips to Sales Success

Published on May 17, 2013

No matter what type of business you’re in, you’re in the business of selling. And many small business owners admittedly don’t like sales. They are passionate about their product or service, but when it comes to closing deals, they fall short. Why? Often it’s the fear of rejection. But good sales people view “no” as [...]

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Cracking the LinkedIn Sales Code: Free eBook Success Guide

Published on April 10, 2013

Are you leveraging the power of LinkedIn to ramp up your sales? If the answer is “no”, then you need to take advantage of a free eBook being offered by my friend and and sales guru, Jill Konrath. It’s called Cracking the LinkedIn Sales Code and it’s based on her Sales & LinkedIn Survey of over 3000+ sellers. The book will inspire you to learn how to use LinkedIn more effectively to grow your small business.

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Even the Girl Scouts are Going Mobile. Is Your Small Biz Keeping Pace?

Published on March 28, 2013

Craving a box of Thin Mints but you don’t have any cash? Not to worry. The Girl Scout ringing your doorbell most likely is prepared to take your credit card via a mobile payment system.

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Enhance Your Sales by Knowing Your Customer

Published on January 11, 2013

There’s an old saying in business: Nothing happens until you sell something. But with a tight economy, it’s getting tougher and tougher to get your foot in the door and make new sales. After massive lay-offs most companies are understaffed. As a result, employees have less time and tighter budgets. Direct mail pieces and letters get tossed in the trash. Voice mails and emails are quickly deleted. How do you cut through the clutter?

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Susan Solovic Keynotes at New York Business XPO Sponsored by AT&T: Attend for FREE!

Published on April 25, 2012

Some business experts say flat is the new growth. NO WAY — says award-winning entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, Susan Solovic. Learn how you can ramp up your revenue and fast-track your business growth even in today’s economy.

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Get Geared Up for Growth!

Published on March 14, 2012

Recently I read a report that said nearly half of all small business owners say it’s the economy that’s preventing them from growing their businesses. Really? Come on folks, get over it. The economy is what it is and if you want to use it as an excuse, shame on you.

While the economy is showing some positive signs, there remains much concern. As we out of the woods, yet? I don’t have a crystal ball to give you that answer. I do think most small business owners would agree that it’s still tough out there. But no one ever said it was going to be easy. As they say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” So……get going.

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