YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 13, 2018

by Rachel Strella, founder of Strella Social Media. As 2018 nears its conclusion, business owners and marketers should be thinking about what they can do to make their companies more successful in the New Year. Gone are the days when companies can treat social media as an afterthought or a supplemental marketing channel.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

From 2010 to 2012, the percentage of Americans following brands on social media jumped from 16 percent to 33 percent. That’s a significant increase, but it also means two-thirds of local social networkers aren’t following brands. In 2012, that number jumped to 47 percent. by DJ Miller.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

More small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are leveraging on social media in their business today, according to the SMB Group’s latest report, the 2012 Small and Medium Social Business Study. to 2 times more likely to anticipate revenue growth.

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Up and Running

MAY 10, 2012

Sulaiman Sanni and his partner Ben Lamson were both working for Meltwater Group, a large, well known Software as a Service company, Su as a social media consultant and Ben as a sales manager. ” By August they had filed their incorporation paperwork and started marketing their new business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2012

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” The “Tyranny of the OR” is a concept from the business best-seller “ Built to Last ,” by James C. United Airlines is still recovering from that debacle. You need to be there.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

Prospective business owners must make a myriad of choices before even opening up shop. One of the most important is where to locate the business. The United States is not uniform in its friendliness toward small businesses, and some states make operating a business easier than others.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 13, 2022

With the advancement of Instagram, the surge of TikTok, and the continued success of Facebook, social media has proven to be a worthwhile venture that isn’t going anywhere. This satisfaction led to a record $24 billion dollars in sales for 2021. Cannabis sales increased by about 40%. Photo Credit: Darcy Cudmore.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2012

These small business are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award 2012. – Thomas J. Donohue, U.S.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Even though 2012 was a tough year overall for small businesses – the stubbornly slow economy didn’t help – technology improvements continued to offer hope of lowering costs, boosting efficiency, increasing sales and opening new markets. Social Media Surged. Mobile Dominated Business.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 20, 2013

How to Use Social Media in Sales written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Smart salespeople have learned to tap the power of social media, but sadly, many companies still see social media tools and networks as a pointless and even scary place for their sales teams to focus.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

As consumers continue to shift their holiday shopping from the Friday to the Monday after Thanksgiving, it is obviously extremely important for small businesses to strategize how they are going to capitalize on this potential influx of buy-happy consumers. Now is the time for small online businesses to prepare.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When we established Ready4S back in 2012, the tech startup scene looked completely different than it does today. The 2008 financial crisis was still fresh on our minds and people were more careful when taking each business step. Consumers interested in your product will search your company on Google and social media.

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Up and Running

JUNE 19, 2013

It seems like 2012 was the year of social media. Not only did we have even more new players, but there was more pressure than ever for businesses to get on the bandwagon of posting and tweeting to their market. Isn’t that really why you got into your business to begin with? Leverage social media.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Compared to social media and content marketing, email is a mature channel for engaging online consumers. In fact, according to a Forrester report put out on September 24, 2012 email continues to be the top factor in influencing repeat purchases: Forrester Research report showing email’s positive influence on repeat customers.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Saturday, November 25, marks the seventh annual Small Business Saturday. Created by American Express, this annual event celebrates small businesses with fewer than 150 employees. Last year, Small Business Saturday sales reached $15.4 billion in 2012. adults shopped on Small Business Saturday.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Let’s be honest, when it comes to funding, it’s never as straightforward as business advisors, lenders, backers, and investors might have you think. And, if you’re a small business, it’s unlikely you can afford to pay someone to do all the legal research and nit-picky stuff that the big boys can. Enter grant competitions.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2013

But like most small business owners, I have very little time available for reading and what time there is tends to be pretty well consumed by the other parts of my life; you know – family, the couple of friends I still have, household chores and (this week at least) the annual ritual of the (automatic-extension-granted) tax returns.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2022

He is the author of The Marketing Performance Blueprint (Wiley, 2014) and The Marketing Agency Blueprint (Wiley, 2012); and the creator of the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). As a speaker, Roetzer is focused on making AI approachable and actionable for marketers and business leaders. And it's doing it now. It's called drip.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 11, 2012

In other words, it’s been a typical year in the life of a small business owner, and, suddenly, December is here, and 2013 is right around the corner. With a little focused thought, the last month of 2012 can also be the most valuable one. Sometimes the business world pauses to catch its breath in December.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2011

5 Trends That Will Shape Small Business in 2012 This content from: Duct Tape Marketing. It’s time for my annual prediction of small-business trends. No matter what business trends are reported in the media, small businesses will always adopt them more slowly and in ways that don’t follow the hype.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2012

While it’s not surprising that certain types of businesses are heavily dominated by men, there are many types of businesses that are well represented by women. Women-owned businesses account for trillions of dollars in sales and employ millions of people, in the U.S. The two charts above are from that Report.

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www.readwriteweb.com

MAY 10, 2012

By Richard MacManus / May 10, 2012 05:30 AM / View Comments. Alex Schleifer , GM of the Media Lab at SAY Media. But in 2012, more often than not it can be done on the Web. iPad and Android tablet apps for magazines have been a big trend over the past couple of years, spurred on by dwindling print magazine sales.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 7, 2013

Now that the 4th of July party is over and we begin the official summer months, many businesses large and small will experience a slowdown in sales, traffic, and customer engagement. ” Well have I got the answer for you: a small biz-quiz! What is the percentage of small businesses without a website?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 4 Startups That Can Help You Tackle Your Small-Business Problems – [link]. Amazon: An Unlikely Banker for Small Businesses – [link].

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2017

I started a business when the salon where I was going to rent as a young esthetician wanted to charge me a percentage of my retail sales. I was right as I learned in the spa business, retail is crucial to the profits and success of a spa. #3 – Taking a Piece of My Pie. Image Credit: Nancy Reagan.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2014

How to Leverage Phone Conversations with Customers written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Jeanne Landau – Enjoy! photo credit: mycallfinder.com. It is estimated that U.S.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We regularly share our favorite posts on entrepreneurship, small business, marketing, logo design , web design , startups, leadership, social media, marketing, economics and other interesting stuff! The Small Business Guide To Creating a Perfect Logo [link] pic.twitter.com/RuvDOUE3Si. billion 2012: $4.6

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Empower Your Small Business: content marketing secret, launching a biz for under $1,500 & more – crowdspring.co/1h1lhir. 18q9ZDp. .

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 27, 2012

If 2012 was a year of “wait and see,” for small business technology, 2013 will be a year to “go for it.” ” One key reason is that small business optimism is already rising. Just 7% expect sales to drop and only 3% plan to lay off employees. That’s not all.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Their advantage over the competitors is that they don’t solely rely on manufacturer product information, but write their own sales copy for each product. Providing better product information is how they manage to stay in business while competing with giants like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. Listen in on social media.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 13, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Businesses Spending More And More On Social Media – [link]. Small Businesses Spending More And More On Social Media – [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2013

Customers go there to check on the details of your offerings and verify that you are not a scam, investors look there to check out your management and sales approach, and suppliers expect to find contact information. Finalizing the web site validates your product plan and sales strategy. Websites are a big job and take time.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 30, 2016

Incepted in 2012, Alignable’s platform hit the market in 2014, and since then, we’ve seen hundreds of thousands of business owners in North America join. SMBs account for 54% of all US sales. Another core challenge facing small business owners is that of choice. Brand Ratings and Reviews. Data Warehouse.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Currently, I am simultaneously growing my venture, Smarthome NX while also designing a management course in sales and marketing for UpGrad. My background comes from owning my own photography business when I became an entrepreneur back in 2008. Due to the need of having to market myself, I learned social media and SEO.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 23, 2017

A smooth, visually appealing experience with your business’s website or mobile app is an important element in creating happy, loyal customers. Big businesses may have an advantage because of their existing brand awareness and their larger marketing budgets, but that doesn’t mean small businesses and startups can’t compete with them.

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Up and Running

JUNE 14, 2017

Back when I was junior in college in 2012, I had an idea for an app called Recycler Spotter, a platform that rewarded users for their eco-friendly actions. Although Recycler Spotter was perceived as a great model for increasing awareness and sales, most partners decided to wait for the product launch. Priorities change.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 11, 2020

The number of people working remotely in the United States has risen by nearly 80 percent between 2005 and 2012. Businesses that don’t have a solid communication plan and tools to streamline it will struggle with growing and scaling. They can even hurt sales and customer relationships over the long term.

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