Social Media Toolkit from OPEN Forum

Social Media Toolkit from OPEN Forum Avatar Posted by q4sales under Online Marketing
From https://www.openforum.com 1385 days ago
Made Hot by: ShawnHessinger on August 7, 2009 8:09 am
Using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter is important for many small companies. It doesn't work for everyone. American Express OPEN Forum's VP of Branding posted about Online Marketing and links to a good PDF download. Read More

Branding for small business

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Marketing
From http://www.youtube.com 1384 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on August 7, 2009 8:09 am
This Nationwide Networking panel talks about the importance of branding for small business. More important, however, is the discussion of what brand is--not simply a name or logo but the idea behind everything that goes in to your customer's experience. In some cases this can be an extension of personal brand and how you interact with a customer. Read More
Why did anyone ever think that "auto following" people on Twitter was a good idea? Today we may have finally seen the death of the auto-follow as Robert Scoble and Pete Cashmore of Mashable chime in with the realization that NOT auto-following improves the quality of your Twitter experience and marketing. Finally! Read More

Is the Recession Really a State of Mind? -

Is the Recession Really a State of Mind? - Avatar Posted by latiera under Self-Development
From http://www.evancarmichael.com 1386 days ago
Made Hot by: marciabiz on August 6, 2009 8:34 am
Is the Recession really crashing the world around us? There is no doubt that there is truths to companies folding, people losing jobs and the rise of costs. However, when these things happen without the strength of the media behind them, we rarely take notice unless we are the one who's company folded or job is lost. So how much is reality and ho Read More

Benefits of small business video marketing

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Online Marketing
From http://www.metacafe.com 1385 days ago
Made Hot by: andynew on August 6, 2009 8:34 am
This video from MetaCafe looks at small business video marketing and its benefits. Can you think of any not covered in the video? Among those mentioned are: 1. brand recognition 2. increased sales 3. increased traffic 4. status as an expert Please watch the fun and short clip and if you can think of any other benefits, leave a comment below. Read More
With so many blogs popping up every day, it's hard to determine which ones you should read and which ones you should pass by. Lucky for you, there is one list of valuable business blogs that you should take a moment to look through. Whether you are just starting out or already have an established business, you should be able to find any informat Read More

Are You Passionate Enough?

Are You Passionate Enough? Avatar Posted by BizBox under Management
From http://bizbox.slate.com 1386 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 6, 2009 8:04 am
BizBox's David Feldman offers the latest installment in his "Are You An Entrepreneur?" series with a discussion of entrepreneurial passion. Do you have it? Find out! Read More

Is Your Customer Communication As Clear As Mud?

Is Your Customer Communication As Clear As Mud? Avatar Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 1385 days ago
Made Hot by: roseanderson on August 6, 2009 7:32 am
These days a lot of our communication is via other means than face to face or even the telephone. When communicating by email to a customer's question or request, you may think you are communicating clearly but are you really? Have you ever faced the situation where a customer keeps emailing back asking the same question in different ways? There a Read More

The Three Natural Phases of Successful Small Business Growth

The Three Natural Phases of Successful Small Business Growth Avatar Posted by ducttape under Marketing
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 1386 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 5, 2009 12:26 pm
I've owned a small business for many years and have worked with thousands of small business along the way and I've come to sense what feel like natural states of successful small business growth. Read More

Businesses Should Stay Off Twitter. Here's Why.

Businesses Should Stay Off Twitter. Here's Why. Avatar Posted by ZaneSafrit under Social Media
From http://zanesafrit.typepad.com 1386 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 5, 2009 12:26 pm
Here's all the reasons businesses should stay off of Twitter. It's all the reasons many businesses give to ignore Twitter and it's power. Read More
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