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4 Steps to Calming Angry Customers

By on December 4, 2014 in Tips & Advice
No one ever wants to read anything negative about their business online. But it will happen and how you handle it will help determine if your business sinks or swims. One of our newest bloggers Lisa Karl offers four tips that will help you keep your customer happy and hopefully coming back.
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How to use “If I, would you?” to close more sales

By on November 19, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Having trouble turning that prospect into a customer? Small business pro Mike MacDonald shares technique with you that promises to save you and your potential customer money.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month

By on October 24, 2014 in IT Risk and Security, Tips & Advice
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Blogger and award winning journalist Barclay Pollak tells you where you can get tips and resources to help protect your business.
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What makes good collateral?

By on October 17, 2014 in Products, Tips & Advice
If you're a small or even medium sized business you may think you don't have the money to create printed, physical sales and marketing collateral. Blogger and award winning journalist Barclay Pollak explains why it is worth the investment.
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The primary goal of marketing

By on October 8, 2014 in Tips & Advice
What's the real reason you market your business? Marketing guru and blogger Brad Miller reveals the answer in this blog.
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Do You Want Free Advice about Growing your small business? Join TDS’s Twitter chat!

By on October 1, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Need help growing your small biz but you don't know where to turn? Blogger Stephanie Reed tells you when and where you can talk to other successful small business owners about the problem's you're facing.
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How strategic thinking shapes the future of your business

By on August 11, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Eighty-five percent of entrepreneurs spend an an hour or less a month thinking strategically. Blogger and business owner Jackie Nagel explains why entrepreneurs need to spend more time working on their business and less time working in their business.
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Do you have your insurance policy?

By on August 8, 2014 in Tips & Advice
You have insurance for your business, but do you have insurance for your business' telephone and Internet connections? Blogger Charles Borrell tells you why you should and how to make sure your business stays connected during a disaster.
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