Are you using social media in your business? Those two little words have taken on a greater significance than ever before in recent years. How are you using social media in your small business? You know you’re doing it. There’s a Facebook page, a Twitter account and a business blog. But, wait! There’s more. See what the social media has to offer you!
SuperFastWebsites announces the availability of its custom WordPress website development service. Schramko’s fairly recent visit to Google Australia revealed that around 50% of businesses have yet to take advantage of the internet to gain exposure – something that should be remedied as soon as possible. He says:
This week Andrew Lock interviews three entrepreneurial coaches, each with respective expertise in building seven-figure businesses, improving productivity and Internet marketing tools for small businesses.
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The Small Business Summit, held in Manhattan last Tuesday, was not your typical business conference. Organized and hosted for its fifth year by a Montclair-based emcee-type personality and a laid-back New Yorker, the event attracted 450 people and featured game-show style presentation with panelists talking trendy technology while attendees received tech giveaways.
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In recent weeks, whereas there have been signs of the broader recession lightening, if not diminishing fully, skepticism among small businesses owners has been reported amidst all of the optimism. Why? Uncertainty about health insurance policy, job stability and other main financial factors nonetheless remain. So, are there alternatives for small or mid-sized companies to develop, and particularly to market themselves successfully with out risking their minimal budget? In short, yes. This is how.
Whatever you’re making, whatever services you offer, whatever you’re selling, everything you do falls into one of three categories: Bad Work, Good Work and Great Work.
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Don’t waste your ad dollars with an over-the-top sales pitch. Well-written copy follows these simple guidelines. (This article has been excerpted from Kick-Ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps by Susan Gunelius, available from Entrepreneur Press.)
Whether you’re a small-business owner, a medium-size business owner, an eBay seller, or simply trying to break into the copywriting industry, understanding the fundamentals of writing sales-oriented copy and put you on a path to success. At its core, copywriting is another device in a business’ marketing toolbox. Well-written copy can make or break an ad or marketing piece. With that in mind, copywriting can equate to either well-spent advertising investments or a waste of advertising dollars.
During a recession, your small business is constantly under financial attack from all sides; dwindling sales, increasing expenses and customer and employee retention problems.
Here are 8 ways to recession-proof your small business – and come out of the recession stronger than ever.
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A friend of mine who is an experienced corporate marketer started a new business. The store just opened and being the good pal that I am, I was able to provide some advice regarding marketing on the web – specifically regarding blog marketing.
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If you’re confused about where to start with your online marketing, never fear. Here’s a quick breakdown in four simple steps outlining what you should do first to market your business locally online:
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