In Good Company
by Leah There are many motivations for a small business owner to create a blog - increased awareness, supplementatal marketing, sharing information, selling products or services, improving search engine ranking or monetisation via advertising ... to your RSS reader (as well as adding Martin’s blog as well). Martin’s approach to listing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 06:29:44
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iBuzz Pro - Can Voice Blasting Software Triple Your Business?
by Matthew Loop Are you are an entrepreneur? A multi-level marketer (MLM)? A small business owner? Then here?s something we are sure would interest you. Running a business is an unenviable job ... the business going so that the business becomes successful. The Internet has changed the landscape [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 23:07:14
Marissa Shrum
The foundation of her creative/social work was built during her undergraduate study at Vanderbilt University where she focused on media and social ... , Scion, NYC & Co., and SCI FI, creating a variety o f experiential marketing programs. When she’ ... , helping Verizon develop communications strategies to engage small business owners. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 04:49:07
Social Media Marketing Posts that are Igniting- 7/18
Here is some of the best stuff coming out of the social media sphere this week. Enjoy! ... , but because small business owners (or most business professionals for that matter) have so much ... Warning: Do Not Hire Sam’s Club for Search Marketing This post by Ian Lurie was not written [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 21:02:45
Driving Internet Traffic and Online Marketing
by Profit Freak If you’re a small business owner, you have undoubtedly considered using internet marketing to drive sales ... have guaranteed web site traffic. For instance, if you go solely with pay per click advertising, your ads [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 13:43:48
SEM Bootcamp: How Search Engines See Keywords
by Jennifer Laycock (SEM Bootcamp articles are no-frills content designed to bring small business owners up to speed on the concepts and techniques needed to market their businesses online.) One of the questions I hear over and over again when I teach a search marketing boot camp is "How do search engines know which of my words are my keywords [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 20:29:02
For Small Business Email and Blogging Go Hand in Hand
As a small business owner, trying to develop an eMarketing strategy, it is not an either/or situation. You do not have to choose whether you communicate through a blog or email. The best strategy ... to strengthen your brand. At Roundpeg, we began as an email marketing company and have migrated to social [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 11:13:48
7 Time-tested Ways to Dig Out from a Recession
7 Time-tested Ways to Dig Out from a Recession Scan the headlines each day and you won’t have to get very far to stumble upon the word recession or its more palatable cousin “economic downturn.” It’s times like these that send many small business owners on a quest for the magic recession fighting marketing tip. Today I would like to share [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 16:40:55
Make Money With Wahmcart!
About our Target Market: Wahmcart is perfect for anyone interested in empowering small business owners with an affordable ecommerce solution. The affiliate program is great for coaches, virtual assistants, super affiliates, affiliate managers and more. About our Product: Wahmcart is a full featured ecommerce solution that allows [more...]
Date: 2008-07-17 15:55:20
Products and Services Friday, Dec 5 2008
Life coach and Radio Show and business and marketing Taylor Ellwood, Steven Savage, Bonnie Walling, fant to pro, ... offering a workshop or a small business owner writing an article with tips on how to do something, every ... . Products and Services Products and services are the lifeblood of a business. Without one or the other [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 07:29:33
Easy as 1-2-3 RSS for Your DeskTop, WebSite and Visitors Or How I Fell Victim to RSS
By Kathy Sparks Since the acronym, “RSS” first crept into my email box, ... marketing tools, web site tips and tools for small business owners can be found at her web site ... for me, the not so technical wannabe. After all, it’s supposed to help your online marketing effort, your search engine [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 07:05:11
Survey: More Than One-third of Small Businesses Staffing Up for Holidays
(Needham, Mass.) - Approximately 40 percent of small-business owners say they are hiring up to five new employees for customer support over the ... customer contact measures deployed this holiday shopping season such as email marketing campaigns [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 11:00:45
When is Hiring an SEO a Bad Idea?
by Jennifer Laycock I've been reading a lot of posts lately from small business owners and search engine optimization companies talking about the ... their focus more to SEM (search engine marketing) than just SEO. I think this is a very important ... engine optimization. She writes this post several months after ending an organic search campaign [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 19:26:25
Matrimonial Marketing
Entrepreneur.com published an article today titled “A Long-Term Commitment, ... . Entrepreneur.com’s coverage is notable, however, for reaching out to small business owners in particular ... had an article about it in advertising-industry magazine AdAge last month. Ben Finzel of the Fleishman [more...]
Date: 2008-07-29 03:40:55
Interview with Adam and Wendy Leidhecker, Paw Luxury
Last weekend I had the opportunity to talk about two of my passions .. social media marketing and Max_may_06 Max! I was invited to speak to a group of small business owners attending the Luxury Pet Pavilion ... to use social media as a credible business strategy. My Goal: To help bring home the point that turning [more...]
Date: 2008-08-04 04:26:14
Entrepreneurial Series at CubeSpace
Here's a good idea: giving small business owners free access to professional help. Check out the Entrepreneurial Series at CubeSpace.. ... Resources and Supervision. Click to see the schedule. Friday: Marketing, including Web 2.0 ... get the access they need to these people and resources, all at reasonable prices. Morning Meetings happen every [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 16:50:00
Should Small Businesses Invest In SEO During A Recession?
These are tough times, no doubt. The pinch is on every business to cut unnecessary costs and improve efficiency ... it, so you start looking a bit more closely at your marketing budget to see where you can reign in ad ... business owners know that you need to advertise. Sure, word of mouth is great - there’s nothing [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 18:13:26
Putting the Cart Before the (Social Media) Horse
by Mack Collier I have lost count on how many times I have heard business owners say "I know I need to be blogging/on Facebook/MySpace/Twitter, ... a social media strategy: How would social media fit into my overall marketing strategy? Does it align ... waters. Social media is not something that can work for every business, and small businesses [more...]
Date: 2008-06-05 18:22:43
Welcome, Learn About Web Attendees
logo It was great to meet so many small business owners and employees last Friday at the Learn About Web conference here in my hometown of ... I’m part of on my about Matt McGee page. 3. Want to learn about online marketing? My playbook of online marketing is best summed up in something I created called the SEO Success Pyramid. It’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 08:09:35
Four Steps to Internet Marketing Success
One of my favorite new resources for Web Marketing Tips and Strategy is a site called Hubspot ... you with building your network online? For small business owners, the networking piece is the easiest ... ! In a recent post targeted mostsly at techies they spell our a formula for internet marketing success [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 13:46:59
Business Books, Part 3 - Marketing Strategies
While you don’t need to have every detail of your marketing strategies mapped out when you begin writing your book, ... you can polish your craft. Start small and work your way up; build a following and a reputation for being ... business authors. Arrange with bookstore owners who are chamber members to sell your books [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 05:54:56
Practical Ways to Joint Venture
Business owners have to be creative when it comes to cost effective ways to promote a product or service. Advertising has its place, but it is critical that any advertising and marketing efforts ... . The moving company received additional advertising in the agent’s newsletter. Small Pet Shop/ Dog [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 03:09:22
Social Media Marketing Taps The Spirit of Entrepreneurship
Crayon It takes imagination infused with courage to bring a new way of doing business into the mix . ... and time capital. Planning Is Critical As with any marketing strategy (for a small business ... small business owners work smarter on limited resources/budgets. Most social marketing tools [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 17:54:26
Internet Marketing Techniques For The Small Business Owner
By Claire Bullerwell A small business may not have the manpower or resources as a large corporation but with current technology and a broadband ... engine optimization. Depending on the services or merchandise being offered, a shopping cart may ... . When a buyer searches the internet for a product, he uses a search engine like Google or Yahoo! Search [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 15:41:29
SEO Is Not Internet Marketing
Simply stated, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of optimizing a website in order to be found for free on Google and Yahoo for a ... and Internet Marketing Raleigh, NC Small business owners are confused about this issue. They think ... marketing do much more than SEO? Yes it can, but it also cost money. Most small business owners [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 03:21:41
Say Goodbye to the Yellow Pages
I speculated on this months ago. Phone Books are becoming irrelevant. And now the research supports my prediction. This is from RBR ... revenues will vanish as small businesses shift marketing budgets online. After 12 years as an advertising medium, the Internet has finally reached small-business owners with viable marketing opportunities [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 13:03:00
Is There a Hierarchy in Social Media?
One question I have postulating for some time has just resurfaced by prominent blogger John Jantsch over at ducttapemarketing.com. He says there is ... are first met. The same holds true in the small business realm. The ultimate potential of your marketing ... . Social Media He recommends small business owners look at the following progression or [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 17:17:54
HourTown.com - Smarter Scheduling Application
What it does HourTown is a web-based application designed to allow small business owners to schedule customers and market their services online ... they want. The business owner is notified instantly by email and then chooses to accept the booking ... price tag or will they opt for a less robust, but free, alternative? Source: Killerstartups.com [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 13:38:00
Small Business Marketing
One of the toughest challenges of marketing is connecting the creative process to techniques that maximize the promotional results. Most smart, passionate small business owners know their businesses better than anyone, but they lack the specific knowledge to channel that energy into marketing success. The Internet and Web 2.0 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 10:50:42
Smart Business Strategy in Recession: Do It Like The University Dodge Buy One Get Two Offer
buy1get2 While most businesses tighten their budget on marketing, The UniversityDodge.com has another idea. Small business owners often make this mistake in cost-cutting regime - they cut their marketing ... , that more often than not will increase your small business exposure and revenue. While many marketing [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 19:44:36
Network solutions
I know some of you have heard of networksolutions.com but to those you haven’t heard I am sure you will ask who they are and what they do ... aims to help small business start and market their business on the World Wide Web. This will allow ... . To summarize network solutions has designs all these resources to lead, guide and teach small business owners [more...]
Date: 2008-07-29 13:26:54
Traffic Generation and Website Marketing Strategies
by Profit Freak If you’re a small business owner, you have undoubtedly considered using internet marketing to drive sales. The opportunity that is present with the internet is too great to overlook, but many business owners fail to consider how they will accomplish this. They get involved without ever making a plan and sticking to it [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 15:26:54
Driving Internet Traffic and Online Marketing
by Profit Freak If you’re a small business owner, you have undoubtedly considered using internet marketing to drive sales. The opportunity that is present with the internet is too great to overlook, but many business owners fail to consider how they will accomplish this. They get involved without ever making a plan and sticking to it [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 21:15:12
Common Issues Faced By Small Business Owners
Common Issues Faced By Small Business Owners Posted in November 25th, 2008 Category: ... if you have limited knowledge of Internet marketing. With many options including SEO (search engine optimization), PPC (pay-per-click advertising), website development, and email marketing, successful [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 22:56:15
What are you doing right now? Solutions Stars Video Conference
by Michelle Lentz I’m running late. Of course the beauty of video conferences is that they stick around far after the conference has ended ... small business and marketing experts. The live video conference is geared toward helping small business owners and entrepreneurs understand how the Internet can benefit their business. Nine main [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 16:54:07
Recessionary Spending
Marketing in a mediocre market, or worse… Todd Palmer ... to give regional small business owners creative ideas for growing their business. Rediscovering ... s column is about all of your marketing and the simple directive to invest in marketing your business [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 13:44:16
Marketing In A Virtual World
Before the Internet, small business owners like yourself were usually limited to a local market -resorting to expensive advertising and brochures, direct mail, cold-calling, networking at the local Chamber of Commerce or Rotary. You hoped customers found you through word- of- mouth or a Yellow Pages ad.Today, you can work with a consultant [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 00:38:00
Social Media Stars and Solutions — Tomorrow!
Mark It Down, It’s October 29 Don’t forget tomorrow!!! Click the logo to see a preview . . . When: On October, 29, 2008 from 1 p.m ... of the world’s leading business and marketing experts. The live video conference will coach small business owners and entrepreneurs on how the Internet can benefit their business. Nine content areas: Nine [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 11:53:41
Traffic Generation and Website Marketing Strategies
Traffic Generation and Website Marketing Strategies by Profit Freak As a small business owner, it is certain that you have at least thought about trying to market your business using internet marketing. With most households online now, the internet presents a great opportunity to reach a wider market share which cannot be ignored [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 21:22:18
Traffic Generation and Website Marketing Strategies
by Profit Freak As a small business owner, it is certain that you have at least thought about trying to market your business using internet marketing. With most households online now, the internet presents a great opportunity to reach a wider market share which cannot be ignored [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 08:19:29
Workathome income opportunities - The E-Code: 33 Internet Superstars Reveal 43 Ways to Make Money Online Almost Instantly—Using Only Email
Use e-mail to boost your income-today! The E-Code brings together the combined wisdom of 33 Internet marketing superstars to reveal how they make ... to niche audiences * Create an e-marketing business plan Plus, entrepreneurs and small business owners ... strategy or concept and offers step-by-step guidance on implementing it for maximum profits [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 20:03:04
Use WordPress To Create A Website For Your Small Business
Small Business owners frequently struggle with the right way to set up a web presence for their business ... . 4) Search Engine Optimization is built in. WordPress w .. ... by the search engines? Where do I start? Questions like these make many of them put this critical marketing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 00:11:34
More Stars than the Big Dipper: Solutions Stars Video Conference Next Wednesday
Image by toprankonlinemarketing via FlickrOne of the fun things I got to do at Blog World Expo was meet up ... business and marketing experts. The live video conference will coach small business owners and entrepreneurs on how the Internet can benefit their business. Nine content areas featuring vignettes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 12:10:03
Wheel and Spoke Marketing Model
One of the biggest mistakes small and solo business owners make is doing random, or what I call “shot in the dark” marketing, ... You can also use a similar model to drive targeted traffic to your small business website. Simply create ... the bull’s eye. Why doesn”t this approach work? The problem is that since there is no overall strategy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 19:25:19
Driving Internet Traffic and Online Marketing
by Profit Freak As a small business owner, it is certain that you have at least thought about trying to market your business using internet marketing. With most households online now, the internet presents a great opportunity to reach a wider market share which cannot be ignored [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 10:47:31
Tips for Driving Traffic and Internet Sales
by Profit Freak If you’re a small business owner, you have undoubtedly considered using internet marketing to drive sales. The opportunity that is present with the internet is too great to overlook, but many business owners fail to consider how they will accomplish this. They get involved without ever making a plan and sticking to it [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 13:56:34
Today’s news about local online advertising
Front Porch Forum offers advertising space to local businesses at bargain prices right now as we’re working to develop as a new kind of service ... online. After 12 years as an advertising medium, the Internet has reached small-business owners with viable marketing opportunities in the form of keyword advertising, interactive directories and low [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 06:52:16
Happy Thanksgiving, Readers!
Sometime tomorrow afternoon, ... an alphabetical list of things small business owners can be thankful for when it comes to online marketing: A Small Business Search Marketing Thanksgiving From A-Z Happy Thanksgiving! See [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 05:50:42
Weather the Economy
Owners of growing businesses are an optimistic lot ... , factors that allow a small business to act quickly in adopting new marketing and customer acquisition ... to move ahead with current small business development plans and adopt a more cautious approach toward [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 14:00:04
Driving Internet Traffic and Online Marketing
by Profit Freak Small business owners need to use every tool available to them to build their business. One of these tools is internet marketing, which is something you are more than likely considering as a way to get out the word about your business [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 08:16:04
