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Plan now to avoid disaster

By on March 12, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Odds are you're not prepared for an emergency. Blogger Delora Newton tells you why you should take steps right now to prepare for a disaster and offers a few resources to get you started.
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What does your credit score really say?

By on March 5, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Will your personal credit score impact your ability to get a business loan? Blogger Ty Kiisel says yes and tells you what lenders think when they see your score.
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Presenter’s paradox: Why “a little more” is TMI

By on March 4, 2014 in Tips & Advice
You may think you're building value by offering freebies but, in reality all you're doing is cheapening your brand.
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So you’re stranded on a desert island…

By on March 3, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Think your company is too small for marketing? Blogger Brad Miller tells you why you're wrong.
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Is your product a vitamin, painkiller, or cure?

By on February 20, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Your product/service likely falls into one of three categories. Blogger Laura Schmitz breaks down how each category will impact your marketing efforts and what you should be doing to ensure success.
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What business are you in?

By on February 19, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Are your sales promotions missing the mark? Blogger Jason Mueller tells you what may be wrong and offers a few tips to get you back on track.
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5 hot meeting spaces for small businesses in the cold of winter

By on February 17, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Winter storm Rex, the 18th named storm of the 2013-14 winter storm season, is bearing down on the Midwest. Blogger Dawn Mentzer offers five hot meeting space ideas for small businesses in the cold of winter.
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5 PR tips for small businesses

By on February 13, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Sometimes it seems like there are just not enough hours in the day for small business owners. As a result, public relations (PR) activities are left on the back burner. Blogger Stephanie Reed has five PR tactics every small business should be doing.
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The cure for “cold call reluctance”

By on February 11, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Blogger Jody Glynn Patrick has the cure for "cold call reluctance." Here's a hint: It's NOT more cowbell!
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