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9 Tips to Drive Your Small Business Marketing Productivity

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John W HayesSeptember 28, 2015 Set the alarm: OK, I get it, some people aren’t morning people. But early risers prime themselves for success by getting stuff done before the phone starts ringing, their email inbox starts filling up and everyday office distractions eat into the day. Sure, you can burn the midnight oil and get … Continue reading 9 Tips to Drive Your Small Business Marketing Productivity →

“Why Culture is so Important to Small Business Success”

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Dave SchoenbeckSeptember 27, 2015 The simple fact is, a carefully cultivated culture is one of the most important components of success for a small business. Many businesses have amazing business models. Many businesses have brilliant strategic plans. Very few have the combination of a business model, strategic plan and a compelling culture. When the three … Continue reading “Why Culture is so Important to Small Business Success” →

How Small Business Owners Can Manage Human Resources

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Tess TaylorSeptember 25, 2015 How can a small business best handle the challenges of human resource management? The anwer depends on many factors. For example, many businesses have a full division staffed with trained HR professionals to manage all aspects of the business from the people perspective: otherwise known as the human resources department. They … Continue reading How Small Business Owners Can Manage Human Resources →

What the “Second Screen” Translates to for Small Businesses

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Megan TotkaSeptember 15, 2015 Think about the way you watched television five years ago. You probably sat on the couch, snack nearby, focused on the program in front of you. A technologically-savvy person could choose a program from the DVR to watch and then fast forward through any commercials or boring portions Compare those habits … Continue reading What the “Second Screen” Translates to for Small Businesses →

Survey Shows ‘Friendly’ States For Small Businesses

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David KigerSeptember 10, 2015 The challenges involved in starting a small business are numerous. One that may not immediately come to mind is location, and we don’t mean what part of town the business is located. Each state has its own systems, rules and regulations, and it’s important to be familiar with the facts before … Continue reading Survey Shows ‘Friendly’ States For Small Businesses →

9 Social Media Hacks Every Small Business Can Benefit From

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VerticalResponseAugust 25, 2015 Are you currently using social media sites to enhance your business’s online strategy? Posting to these platforms on a regular basis is a great place to start. If you want to increase sales, brand awareness, and website traffic, you’ll have to up your social marketing game by going a bit further. These nine social … Continue reading 9 Social Media Hacks Every Small Business Can Benefit From →

Best Practices For Expanding Your Small Business

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Jean MoncrieffAugust 21, 2015 Are you considering growing your business and expanding into new markets? Have you thought about the effect growth may have on your business? That growth doesn’t necessarily translate into more profit. In fact, growth can be a double edged sword; if managed properly, it can lead to a larger, more profitable … Continue reading Best Practices For Expanding Your Small Business →

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