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9 Keys To Measuring Your Social Media Campaign ROI - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2602 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on March 15, 2017 6:00 am

If you are an entrepreneur these days, or trying to grow an existing business, everyone is telling you that you need to use social media. There are many ‘experts’ out there telling you how to do it, or even offering their services. But very few are talking about how to measure your results and retu Read More

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Walking Away From Your Startup Can Leave Deep Scars

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2603 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on March 14, 2017 10:35 am

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last re Read More

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6 Ways to Kill Bad Habits One Small Step At A Time

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2604 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on March 13, 2017 10:28 am

Every entrepreneur I know has a few bad habits they intended to overcome a long time ago, such as micromanaging, or failure to get enough rest and relaxation. As a result, both their business and their personal lives continue to suffer. Wouldn’t you like to know how to make that big step to get pas Read More

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7 Keys To Hard Hitting Social Media Use For Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2606 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on March 10, 2017 2:58 pm

If you are an entrepreneur today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. But, contrary to what most people preach, it isn’t entirely free. Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment Read More

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How to Hire a Virtual Assistant and Ditch the Work You Hate

Posted by LashonMcclure under Startups
From https://www.process.st 2606 days ago
Made Hot by: IamVira on March 10, 2017 6:57 am

Virtual assistants are fantastic low-cost solutions for taking care of the work you can’t automate. By handing off your easier tasks you can focus on what matters, like the direction of your website or the next feature for your app.
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Why It’s a Great Time to Be a Female Entrepreneur

Posted by RossKimbarovsky under Startups
From https://blog.crowdspring.com 2608 days ago
Made Hot by: Liz_062 on March 8, 2017 1:58 pm

Over the past nine years, the number of women-owned firms has grown at a rate fully five times faster than the national average. There has never been a better time for a woman to become an entrepreneur. Here's why. Read More

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How Impressive Is Your Public Resume On The Internet?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2609 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on March 8, 2017 12:08 pm

With the advent of LinkedIn, Facebook, and dozens of other websites profiling you, the old-fashioned written resume is an artifact of a hiring practice that is now superfluous. The real “resume” that you have to live with is everything that you or anyone else has posted about you on any site on the Read More

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30 Office Decorating Ideas for Your Small Business

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 2611 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on March 7, 2017 1:06 pm

Your office space can make a huge difference in the success of your business. If you and your team are constantly cramped in a dark, unorganized space, then you can’t hope to get very much accomplished. But if you create a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing office that’s unique to your business, y Read More

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8 Reasons To Initiate A Startup In A Sluggish Economy

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2610 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on March 7, 2017 11:48 am

According to CNN Money, the economy is still very sluggish, with only 1.6 percent growth in 2016. Yet if you wait for an economy bubble before starting your new business, you will be making a comparable mistake to the people who thought during the dot-com bubble "all I have to do is a startup, and Read More

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Why Every Startup Really Needs a Marketing Strategy

Posted by mapleleafmark under Startups
From http://www.markevans.ca 2613 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on March 3, 2017 8:38 pm

For many startups, a marketing strategy gets between them and tactical execution. In theory, it seems like a good idea but strategic plans are bypassed or receive little attention because a startup is focused on getting stuff done.

But not having a marketing strategy is a major mistake. In fact, Read More