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Mobile Technology Helping Small Businesses Soar to Success

Are you a hold-out when it comes to leveraging mobile technology for your small business success?  If so, you’re now in the minority which means most likely your competitors are using new technologies to increase their market share.  New survey data from Constant Contact found 66 percent of small businesses are using mobile devices, including [...]

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Is Social Media a Bust for Small Biz? Not in My Book

Is social media a bust for small businesses?  That’s what a recent survey from Manta , a social network for small businesses, would have you believe.  The company reported  61 percent of the small businesses responding to their survey don’t see any return on investment on their social media activities.  As a huge fan of [...]

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Small Businesses Prefer Facebook Over Super Bowl Ad

The majority of small businesses would prefer a large Facebook community over other marketing tools such as a celebrity endorsement or Super Bowl Ad.  That’s the conclusion of a recent survey conducted by office supply giant, Staples, Inc. Small business who responded to the survey said they recognize the power of social media in engaging [...]

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The Social Media Dilemma: Managing the Business Benefits vs. Personal Risks

By now, if you don’t understand the huge impact social media is having on our society today, then you must be living under a rock.  For millions of Americans, social media is a prevalent part of their personal and professional lives.  And many small businesses are learning to expertly leverage social media as an effective [...]

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American Consumers Helping Small Businesses Prosper

Competitive pressures from major retail outlets and chains often have serious affects on small business success.  Many small towns have watched their downtown districts transform into ghost towns when major discount retailers arrive on the scene.  Now American consumers have an opportunity to help small business break through and prosper.  In celebration of National Small [...]

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Small Businesses Investing in Digital Marketing For Greater Success

Are you leveraging the power of digital media in your small business?  In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive market, small businesses are relying more on their online presence to connect with customers and to enhance brand awareness.  According to the 2013 AT&T Small Business Technology Poll, small businesses plan to invest as much or more [...]

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3 Easy Ways To Leverage Social Media For Your Business: Guest Expert Blog

Social media is everywhere and by the looks of it, it’s certainly not going away anytime soon.  This brief history of social media shows the timeline of its early beginning to present day.  The evolution of the internet shows how social media is shaping the experiences of user’s lives in day to day activities.  From [...]

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Ramp Up Your Social Media Skills For Greater Small Business Success

Social media is proving to be a big brand booster for many small businesses.  Yet a recent survey from Constant Contact found 53 percent of small business owners feel it’s an area where they need help in learning how to leverage its power to build their businesses. In order to help small business owners ramp [...]

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Put Instagram to Work in Your Small Business

Another social media platform is taking the marketing world by storm. Instagram. Launched less than three years ago, the company has amassed a cult-like following of over 100 million users. Major brands are embracing the site as a smart addition to their marketing strategy. According to Simply Measured, 54 percent of the top brands are active on the social sharing application. The most active include: MTV, Starbucks, Burberry, Nike, Gucci, Tiffany & Co, Audi, and GE.

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What Does Your Business Card Say About Your Business?

“Do you have a card?” How many times have you been asked that question when you meet someone new? Business cards are a traditional part of doing business. They have been around for years and it’s easy to take them for granted. That’s particularly true in light of of all the popular social media platforms today that in many respects could easily replace the old faithful business card. Yet the business card remains a fixture in the business world.

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