Category Archive: small business

Apr
11

Benefits of Article Marketing for the Small Business Owner

Article marketing is one of the best promotion methods online to build long-term success.

Mar
27

You asked “How do I get business credit?” Here’s the answer

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I get business credit?” then here’s a quick and easy step-by-step guide to get you started. You’ll learn the basics, like what is Paydex, how do you set up a company profile at Dun and Bradstreet, what companies are most likely to grant you initial credit, and more.

Jul
28

Meet Meetup.com — Relationship Building Made Easy

Meetup.com is a great way to connect with others. Use it to find prospective clients and business partners with these simple steps.

Apr
26

Best Practices on Twitter

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One of my tasks as a small business consultant is to keep up with best practices in different fields, like online marketing, so I can better advise my clients on what they might consider doing.  So this week, I’ve been studying Twitter, trying to figure out how the best of the best make it happen.  So I …

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Apr
19

Submit Your Site to Directories for an Instant Boost in Traffic

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Submitting your site to online business directories is one of the best and fastest ways to boost traffic to your site. Here are some reasons why you should take the time to do it. Oh, and here are six directories that I think are worth the price of reading.

Apr
12

Getting the Most Out of Online Forums

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Forums are a great way to establish credibility and keep a finger on the pulse of a community. Participants in forums tell it like it is, and there’s a wealth of marketing information you can glean if you just take the time to read. Plus getting backlinks for search engine optimzation isn’t bad, either.

Mar
29

Maximize the Value of Every Google Alert

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Am I the only one using Google Alerts? I have found it to be an easy way to keep track of press clippings and do online research. I get information for my various client blogs sent right to my inbox. How cool is that? Are you getting the maximum use out of this free Google tool?

Mar
21

Facebook Ads — the New PPC Winner for Small Business

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I was slow to embrace Facebook ads, but I don’t think there’s a better PayPerClick option available for small business owners right now. PLUS, the last paragraph gives you a VALUABLE tip (worth $50, at least!).

Mar
15

Tips on Making Up a Lost Hour

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We lost an hour this weekend because of the switch to Daylight Savings Time.  If you are like many small business owners, you need more hours every day, not less.  Here are a couple ideas on how to get that hour back and build a more successful small business while doing so. 1)  Learn to …

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Mar
08

Thinking Outside the Box for Small Business Success

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When a small business brainstorming session was confronted with two lost women needing directions, the idea of “thinking outside of the box” took on a whole new meaning.

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