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6 Questions To Validate A Digital Marketing Message - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3056 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on December 22, 2015 5:53 pm

Most technical entrepreneurs cringe when they finally realize that marketing is still king, despite the power of technology, and they are up against competitors who have a hundred times their spending power. Luckily, the digital revolution has been a great equalizer in the marketing world, if used Read More

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#86: Creating An Honest Business From The Ground Up - Amy Porterfield

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From http://www.amyporterfield.com 3054 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on December 22, 2015 5:32 pm

Over the last few weeks on this podcast, we’ve been doing some intensive tactical trainings.
We’ve talked about adding upsells to your sales promotions, adding bonuses, when to add them. We’ve talked about the mindset of list building, and then we’ve gotten really specific about what you need to d Read More

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10 Booming Industries You Should Watch For

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From http://www.noobpreneur.com 3057 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on December 21, 2015 3:40 pm

Ten booming industries to start up in today, according to the members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). Read More

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5 Realistic Expectations for a Money-Making Blog

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From http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 3057 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on December 21, 2015 2:39 pm

People have different intentions when they set out on their blogging journeys. Some do it in hopes to earn a living from it, while others enjoy writing as a hobby, so they begin a blog. No matter what your initial goals are, the thought of actually earning money from your blog is usually always a w Read More

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6 Ways To Stop Selling And Get More Customers Buying

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3057 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on December 21, 2015 6:18 am

Making more sales quickly today is no longer about selling. It’s all about getting customers to make a buy decision. Customers are more in control of their buying decisions than ever before, with the wealth of alternatives and information available online, and interactive access to sources they tru Read More

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5 Surprising Truths From A Crowdfunding Advocate

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3059 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on December 19, 2015 5:40 am

As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. In reality, crowdfunding has become a major startup funding vehicle, with an e Read More

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Top 10 Tips for First-time Entrepreneurs

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From http://www.noobpreneur.com 3060 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on December 17, 2015 11:15 pm

Ten practical tips for first-time entrepreneurs that you can use to strike out into the world and become a successful entrepreneur. Read More

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5 Disruptive Startup Events Which Demand A New Plan

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3062 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on December 16, 2015 2:21 pm

Most entrepreneurs are so convinced that they are the disruptive element, they fail to anticipate that unknown facts or events can and will occur to disrupt their own well-laid plans. While it’s true that there is no way of know specifically what might happen, you need to anticipate the worst, and Read More

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6 Ways Employees Kill Productivity Through Gossip

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3063 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on December 15, 2015 11:49 am

As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees. As a leader, you should be asking yourself if you are the problem, and working hard to improve the Read More

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Should You Start Something You're Passionate About?

$Should You Start Something You\'re Passionate About? - http://articles.bplans.com$

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From http://articles.bplans.com 3064 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on December 14, 2015 8:46 pm

Some entrepreneurs will tell you unequivocally that you should follow your heart, and start a business based around something you’re truly passionate about. Is that wise?

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