Sales & Marketing

What Are People Saying About Your Business? Here's How to Find Out
Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin
What Are People Saying About Your Business? Here's How to Find Out

By Rieva Lesonsky One of the oldest and most effective ways of marketing your business is by word-of-mouth. But today, word-of-mouth has taken on a whole new meaning. Customers are spreading the word about your business, not only in personal … Read More →

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Get Your Product on Walmart Store Shelves
Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin
Get Your Product on Walmart Store Shelves

By Karen Axelton Have you entered Walmart’s “Get on the Shelf” competition yet? Anyone with a product in a category that Walmart carries can enter this contest–no matter how small your business is–and make your case directly to Walmart’s customers. … Read More →

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Small Businesses Feel Positive, and Customers Do, Too
Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin
Small Businesses Feel Positive, and Customers Do, Too

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my posts from around the Web this week? Keep reading for a quick roundup. I’ve got a new gig blogging over at Small Business Loans.com. Check out my first post to learn … Read More →

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5 Tips for Trade Show Season
Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin
5 Tips for Trade Show Season

Are you getting ready for trade show season? In today’s guest post, Barbara Wells, SVP for Staples Promotional Products, shares 5 tips for using promotional products to make a lasting impression at a trade show. As companies ring in the … Read More →

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7 Behaviors That Sabotage Sales Success
Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin
7 Behaviors That Sabotage Sales Success

Do you or your sales team repeatedly run up against the same obstacles when trying to make the sale? You may be sabotaging yourself. In today’s guest post, sales expert Darryl Rosen reveals the seven behaviors that could be shutting … Read More →

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Do Your Customers Love Your Business?
Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin
Do Your Customers Love Your Business?

By Rieva Lesonsky Are there businesses you absolutely love? Companies that make your life easier, simpler or just plain happier? (You know who they are.) Now think about your own business. Do your customers feel the same way about you? … Read More →

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Mobile Shopping, Facebook Advertising, Content Marketing and More
Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin
Mobile Shopping, Facebook Advertising, Content Marketing and More

By Rieva Lesonsky Did you miss any of my blog posts from around the Net this week? No worries, just read on below. Do you really know how your employees feel about working for you? If you want to keep … Read More →

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What Words Get Your Emails Marked as Spam?
Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin
What Words Get Your Emails Marked as Spam?

By Karen Axelton Do you use email marketing in your business? Maybe you regularly send out email newsletters, or occasionally alert your customers about specials or sales. Well, you might be surprised to learn which words in your subject line … Read More →

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Why Women Business Owners Still Struggle, Facebook Shopping and More
Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin
Why Women Business Owners Still Struggle, Facebook Shopping and More

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my posts around the Web this week? Read on for a quick roundup. Why do female small business owners have more trouble getting financing? The answer could be traced back to the … Read More →

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Adventures in Retail
Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin
Adventures in Retail

Did you know retail supports one in four U.S. jobs? According to the National Retail Federation, the retail industry employs 42 million Americans nationwide and they recently announced a contest to celebrate you–the small business retailer. Tell your retail story … Read More →

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