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When cash flow is tight and times are tough, one of the first areas to cut back on is your marketing budget. But how do you measure the worth of your existing activities and what should you cut? Here...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 07:21
So, you’ve set up a Facebook page and perhaps you are blogging too, but how do you use your online social media presence to actually get customers to frequent your business? Social media...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 07:11
Does your small business have a presence on Facebook or Twitter? Are you wondering whether it’s worth investing time and resources in yet another social network? When Google rolled out Google...
by Rieva Lesonsky on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 15:57
The Great Recession officially ended in 2009, but it sure didn't feel that way for most consumers (or businesses). Now, however, the economy finally is on an upward trajectory, with consumer...
by Caron_Beesley on Monday, April 9, 2012 - 07:13
The idea of starting a business during a recession or growing a business during tough times may sound like the ultimate challenge for any entrepreneur or small business owner. Yet, time and time...
by smallbiztrends on Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 13:44
As of March 30, 2012 – like it or not – your Facebook page for your business changed. If you had a custom Welcome tab, as many small businesses did -- one that said “...
by nicoj on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 10:08
After gathering feedback in small business focus groups in Baltimore, Richmond and Washington D.C., SBA is moving ahead with a series of communication initiatives that highlight how its programs and...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 07:14
Are you writing a business plan? Planning to expand into new markets? Then it’s worth knowing that Uncle Sam offers access to free data that can help you understand your market and analyze...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 07:38
How do you describe your business to the world? What words sum up your brand identity and what you have to offer? Are you clearly explaining your business value? It takes a little time and thought to...
by Tim Berry on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 18:35
Think of social media as a tool for dealing with customers. Like any other tool, or channel, it’s not inherently good or bad for business; its value depends on what you do with it. The...

by Caron_Beesley on Monday, April 30, 2012 - 07:40