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Older Entrepreneurs Seek Second Career with Franchises

Older Entrepreneurs Seek Second Career with Franchises Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Franchises
From http://www.reuters.com 1315 days ago
Made Hot by: robertbrady on October 18, 2009 6:28 pm
Older entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking second careers with franchises. This article from Reuters looks at the trend of older workers laid off or taking buyouts as a result of downsizing or mergers who, having difficulty finding work, strike out on their own as franchise owners. Many, says the article, have greater experience and resources th Read More

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Why Measuring Social Media ROI is so Difficult

Why Measuring Social Media ROI is so Difficult Avatar Posted by CFOWISE under Social Media
From http://www.cfowise.com 1317 days ago
Made Hot by: ThomasPickering on October 18, 2009 4:32 pm
Nice position on social media filling the role of branding, not advertising. Read More

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20 Surefire Ways to Use Twitter for Business

20 Surefire Ways to Use Twitter for Business Avatar Posted by sannwood under Social Media
From http://smallbizbee.com 1316 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on October 18, 2009 4:29 pm
How to use Twitter for business is the #1 question I receive. Luckily I found a super presentation that walks you through how to use Twitter for your business, and gives you 20 simple examples of how you can incorporate Twitter into your marketing and promotion today! Read More

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16 Must-Try Marketing Techniques

16 Must-Try Marketing Techniques Avatar Posted by suzyQ under Marketing
From http://www.forbes.com 1316 days ago
Made Hot by: ThomasPickering on October 17, 2009 11:41 am
When cash is tight, marketing budgets suffer. That's why Forbes canvassed the entrepreneurial, consulting and academic ranks for go-to marketing techniques that even small businesses can afford. Here are but a few, and the estimated costs of each. Read More

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Develop a Marketing Plan the KISS Way

Develop a Marketing Plan the KISS Way Avatar Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 1316 days ago
Made Hot by: biancaaquino on October 17, 2009 10:39 am
In everything we do in life or business, some activities are interesting and we enthusiastically take on the activity. Other activities we know we should do or complete but we either procrastinate or ignore them until we absolutely have to. For many small business owners developing a marketing plan falls into the second category. There are many re Read More

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7 Tips to Get More Out of Google AdWords

7 Tips to Get More Out of Google AdWords Avatar Posted by WayneLiew under Online Marketing
From http://www.nytimes.com 1314 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on October 16, 2009 8:58 am
It used to be that business owners often struggled to afford advertising for their products or services. Google AdWords has changed that by offering an inexpensive way to spread the word. But if you don't do some careful planning, you can easily find yourself spending thousands of dollars with little to show for it. Read More

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Another article, this one from BusinessWeek, on the health-care reform issue and how small businesses (or at least the lobbyists representing them) seem to be weighing in. The issue is an important one for small business certainly and, of course, much has already been posted on the subject, but in addition to sharing this article, I thought the fo Read More

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18 Top Industries in Which to Start a Business

18 Top Industries in Which to Start a Business Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://www.inc.com 1315 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on October 15, 2009 7:27 am
Some of the 18 top industries in which to start a business from Inc.com may include sectors that might not instantly come to mind. They might also be topics a perspective entrepreneur might not immediately consider when thinking of the best business to start. Follow the slide show for a closeup look at each and consider whether the talents or reso Read More

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Top 25 Home-Based Business Ideas Today

Top 25 Home-Based Business Ideas Today Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://smallbusiness.dnb.com 1316 days ago
Made Hot by: aliciatrinidad on October 14, 2009 9:08 am
Considering a change? Want to start your own business? Check out this loaded list of the best home based businesses to pursue in this rough economy so you can start working towards your goal today... Read More

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How to use Twitter to engage your customers and prospects

How to use Twitter to engage your customers and prospects Avatar Posted by robhallums under Public Relations
From http://www.glasscubes.com 1316 days ago
Made Hot by: ethan on October 14, 2009 6:42 am
A brief 10-step approach to help business understand Twitter a little more and highlight the way in which it can support and enhance a customer relationship management strategy - at very little cost. Read More

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