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#ThisIsMyMessage is the hashtag for the podcast documentary, The Messengers. My podcast, EGO NetCast, will be mentioned in the credits of the film, as I have been one of the backers of the crowdfunding campaign for the making of this movie. I recently purchased The Messengers black t-shirt via TeeC Read More

We’ve collected these direct mail marketing statistics for small businesses from a variety of sources.
Last updated: January 8, 2017

Some general statistics:
A total of more than 150 million direct mail promotions were sent out in 2015.
42 percent of recipients read or scanned the mail pieces Read More

Recently I visited the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond as part of its Small Business Ambassador tour (I’m one of the Small Business Ambassadors). While there I learned about some new Microsoft products I’d never heard of, and got a deeper look at others I already knew about.
Here are 10 Microso Read More

Media calls it the force that could save the American worker. But independent workers feel differently about the gig economy.
According to a new media analysis by Cision, on behalf of The Rockefeller Foundation, about 37 percent of overall discussions on gig economy is negative.
Clearly, there’s Read More

Yahoo is making some major changes.
A recently released Securities and Exchange Commission filing revealed that Yahoo is changing its name to Altaba after its merger with Verizon. In addition, CEO Marissa Mayer and half of the current board of directors plan to step down.
Of course, not all of th Read More

Optimism among America’s small businesses skyrocketed in December. A Optimism Index made up of 10 survey indicators rose 7.4 points to 105.8, its highest level since 2004, said the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The December 2016 NFIB survey shows dramatic improvement in the ec Read More

Chatbots are artificial intelligence computer programs used via a mobile device or a desktop computer. They simulate an “intelligent” conversation with a human via text or audio and can change the way you interact with the Internet. You can actual Read More

If your business isn’t already using CRM, then 2017 is the year for you to give it a try. CRM, which stands for customer relationship management, has many potential benefits for small businesses. Here are 15 different reasons why your business should be using CRM in 2017. Read More

Protecting your place of business, whether it is in your home or a retail space, has become much easier thanks to digital technology. Here are some retail security devices that will protect your brick and mortar establishment as well as a few solutions for your digital presence. Read More

In this post, Eli Seekins shares how he was able to grow his following on Tumblr by 8K in 5 months, without logging in once. You'll learn the exact steps to take and how you can leverage your new audience to drive traffic back to your blog. Read More