There is no doubting the trend towards digital marketing and away from traditional media. In 2010 52% of Small and Mid-sized Business (SMB) marketing budgets was spent on traditional advertising. By 2015 that figure will be 30%.
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Online Marketing Will Account for 70% of Small Business Marketing Budgets by 2015 :: Management Direct
Posted by Management Direct under MarketingFrom http://www.managementdirect.com 4617 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on September 11, 2011 11:58 am
The 7 Steps To Financing A Franchise
Posted by franpro under FinanceFrom http://www.franchisebizplans.com 4620 days ago
Having specific steps when applying for a loan..a small business franchise loan, is critical these days. Especially if you'd like to actually get a loan. Banks are not really too enthusiastic about approving them, and one needs all the help they can get. I've supplied it.
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How A Book Review Turned Into a Book Deal
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://becomeafranchiseowner.biz 4620 days ago
I want to explain how reviewing a business book on my blog got me a book deal. I know it sounds kind of weird. Does this mean that I showed some amazing writing ability in a simple little book review? Maybe. Or...
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Ask These 20 Questions Before Buying a Franchise Business
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://www.spring-greenfranchiseblog.com 4620 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on September 8, 2011 12:18 pm
In order to do this right, (buy a franchise) you need to ask the right questions of the right people. Your contact at the franchise's headquarters, (usually the director of franchise development) has the ability to teach you a good deal about the actual model. But, you need to get to the meat of thi
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Top Ten Tips For Managing Your Books
Posted by nialldevitt under TaxesFrom http://bloggertone.com 4620 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on September 6, 2011 3:15 pm
When it comes to your accountant, time really is money. The more you can do yourself to really reduce the workload for your accountant, the less time your accountant will have to spend on your accounts, and you may be able to negotiate a reduction on your fee.
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Must Haves for Your Small Business Website
Posted by Formstack1 under StartupsFrom http://blog.formstack.com 4621 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on September 11, 2011 12:56 am
For small businesses, it’s important to have a powerful website. Therefore, as you begin the process of building the ideal website for your small business, it’s important to include several elements that will successfully portray your product/service and brand.
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Do You Have The Right Personality For Franchising?
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4621 days ago
I've said it before, but it's worth repeating; Not everyone is right for franchise ownership. I talk about this in more detail in my upcoming book on franchise ownership, but this post will really help you understand exactly what I mean.
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Involve Your Spouse When Buying a Franchise!
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4622 days ago
It's a good idea to get your better half involved early on...if you're even considering franchise ownership. Dreams have been ruined by not doing this simple, but important thing.
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Three Tips for Writing a Viral Blog Post
Posted by lakhya under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.earningdiary.com 4622 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on September 10, 2011 3:41 pm
Though the term “viral” has negative connotations associated with it (rightly so), in the world of internet marketing and blogging it is a positive thing. For bloggers and avid internet goers, becoming a viral internet sensation is equivalent to Hollywood stardom.
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Bounce Rate: 16 Ways to Make Your Blog Sticky
Posted by MeetAna under Online MarketingFrom http://www.trafficgenerationcafe.com 4622 days ago
Made Hot by: steeldawn on September 1, 2011 6:38 pm
Bounce rate affects your SEO, traffic conversion, and bottom line. These 16 ways will help you reduce your bounce rate and keep your readers happy.
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