YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 9, 2013

And then, of course, other business owners stay aloof from customers for a different, more instinctual reason: In a digital age dominated by email and computer screens, they simply don’t know how to interact with customers face-to-face and avoid doing so at all costs. If that makes you uncomfortable, relax.

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Customer Technical Review Florida Cofounder 170

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I have a friend who runs a nationwide “traditional” business, and business has been down, like it has been for most people. I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” Here are some specifics: Create a business profile on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 261

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 29, 2023

A well-detailed business plan, a launch plan, early funding, and the right talent and equity from founders are all among the basic ingredients that can help get a startup off the ground. Fees And Costs Another thing that comes to mind when choosing a bank is how much you will end up paying in fees and additional bank account charges.

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Artificial Inteligence Startup Silicon Valley Small Business 129

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I have a friend who runs a nationwide “traditional” business, and business is down, like it has been for most people. I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” Here are some specifics: Create a business profile on Twitter and Facebook. Marty Zwilling.

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Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 222

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” His business has since closed, but his mindset is still out there. Don’t mix your personal and business profiles or messages. Marty Zwilling.

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Social Media Media Social Network Viral 267

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 11, 2013

Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s gust is Natalie Chan – Enjoy! It’s no longer enough for a small business to build a website, Facebook page or twitter profile and hope that people will flock to it, bringing new business. Here are a few tips to boost your content marketing: 1.

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Small Business Audience Channel Direct Marketing 71

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. Build a business plan and model that is attractive to investors.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

It was not that long ago that marketing was a blunt instrument. Millions of direct marketing messages flooded mailboxes from coast to coast, with most of them destined for the trash. Marketing remained highly inefficient, with obnoxious come-ons and tuned-up messages. Use the Right Tools to Identify Your Target Market.

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Social Media Startup Campaign Small Business 64

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. Build a business plan and model that is attractive to investors.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. This is a whole new world for small businesses seeking enterprise application opportunities, as well social media trend challenges. Without predictive targeting, a retention campaign may cost more than it gains.

Analytics 248

Analytics Retention Social Media Startup 248

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2015

Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. Build a business plan and model that is attractive to investors.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 120

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As consumers, we love free things and businesses are tapping into this psychology by investing in online coupon sites. An online coupon site is basically an advertising platform that facilitates group buying deals via direct marketing. How can businesses benefit? Think of the amount of exposure your business gets as well.

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Revenue Advertising Database Direct Marketing 113

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Can I start a consulting business while working full time? How do I become a small business consultant? Every business needs accounting.

Small Business Administration 86

Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 9, 2017

Transcript of Tips for Attracting Local Clients written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. John: If you own a local business and are trying to attract local clients you must listen to this interview David Mihm, check it out. This episode of the Duct Tape marketing podcast is brought to you by Active Campaign.

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Search Technical Review SEO Small Business 30

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Transcript of How to Integrate Chat Into Your Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. John Jantsch: This episode is a Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, and is brought to you by pixelz.com. John Jantsch: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. Back to Podcast.

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Marketing SMS Channel Conversion 40

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Twenty-three percent of small business owners say that out of all the tasks involved in running their business, being a salesperson is their least favorite , making sales the least favorite task after bookkeeping, an eVoice survey found. Convey Benefits. Make an Offer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. This is a whole new world for small businesses seeking enterprise application opportunities, as well social media trend challenges. Without predictive targeting, a retention campaign may cost more than it gains.

Analytics 177

Analytics Retention Social Media Campaign 177

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Transcript of Getting the Meeting with Contact Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. John Jantsch: When you work for a big brand, run your own small business, do freelance work, doesn’t matter, getting traffic to your website is always an issue. Back to Podcast. Transcript. What is it?

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Marketing Campaign Naming Sales 32

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2013

However, you’re certain it can’t be done without buying and mastering a certain software program that lets you personalize your marketing efforts. Instinctively, you know she’d be perfect for your team and she hinted that she might be in the market for a job change. Your one-time marketing failure has convinced you not to try again.

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Florida Cofounder Tampa Hiring 182

YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2014

You can pour your heart and soul (and life savings) into a venture, do all your due diligence, toil 80- and 90-hour weeks, and just when you’re on the verge of a breakthrough, a dark horse competitor sweeps in and decimates your market share. Likewise, don’t skimp on the time and energy you pour into your business.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Florida Cofounder 254

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Traditional business intelligence (and data mining) software does a very good job of showing you where you’ve been. This is a whole new world for small businesses seeking enterprise application opportunities, as well social media trend challenges. Without predictive targeting, a retention campaign may cost more than it gains.

Analytics 120

Analytics Retention Social Media Campaign 120

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2022

Standing Out In A Crowded Market written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Mike Michalowicz. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mike Michalowicz. And we’re talking about his latest book called – Get Different: Marketing That Can’t Be Ignored!

Marketing 85

Marketing eCommerce Audio Networking 85

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why do you want to start a small farm? Step 5: Marketing your farm and products. Resources for future farm business owners. The state of small farm business in the U.S.A.: small farms are considered the backbone of the agricultural industry, with 97 percent of all U.S. Don’t skip the market research phase.

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Colorado Southern California Business Plan Oregon 60

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Innovation, an external change, brings a new competitive edge to your business by introducing products or services that increase the value of a customer’s experience with your organization and is announced in the marketplace through branding and marketing. Spend money on marketing. Time is the most perishable resource of all.

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Florida Cofounder Tampa Technical Review 145

Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Start focusing on where you can cut costs. Pay off your credit cards, and start focusing on how you can bring in new business. Get involved with direct marketing, go into media (news channels, radio shows, etc) to build credibility. Nextiva – VOIP phone providers for small businesses. Tony Lillios.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 11, 2016

The Cost of Customer Acquisition: How Much Can You Spend to Earn New Business? written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing has become a very data-driven discipline. In other words, in addition to being a master at the fine art of persuasion, today’s marketer must also be part data scientist.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

The difference here is the entry-level cost to buying web property, not physical property, is much lower than what it is to buy real-world properties. To get into the property market you have to get loans of hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was getting more into internet marketing and trying to ramp up my income.

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Technical Review Software Review Prospectus Audience 76

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Growth Hacking isn’t viral marketing (although viral marketing is part of it). On top of this, they layer the discipline of direct marketing, with its emphasis on quantitative measurement, scenario modeling via spreadsheets, and a lot of database queries. First Steps in Growth Hacking for Startups.

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API Viral Startup Retention 167

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

By Pamela Webber, Chief Marketing Officer at 99designs. Hopefully you’ve given some thought to your brand : what makes you different and memorable, your product/market fit and your audience. We know you’re busy getting your business off the ground and perfecting your product. Are you a local business?

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Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Roger Dooley is a speaker and author of Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing , the popular blog Neuromarketing , and Brainy Marketing at Forbes. He is the founder of Dooley Direct, a marketing consultancy, and co-founded College Confidential , the leading college-bound website.

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Tennessee Cofounder Direct Marketing Engineer 60

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2012

No matter how important social media use has become in the marketing mix, email is still the most cost effective and responsive form of direct marketing – particularly if you build and manage your list with care. Get as many people as possible to subscribe and market to them all like numbers.

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Email Clickthrough Lean Social Media 65

mashable.com

JULY 18, 2012

When it comes to the most famous company that got away, Groupon — which was offered and turned down $6 billion in 2010, and recently fell below that market cap — Lawee refuses to speculate about whether it would have fared better inside the Googleplex.). Business & Marketing. Small business. Television.

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San Francisco Acquisition Social Media Mobile 104

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Similarly, the check-in services are attracting experimental budgets from national retailers as well as forward thinking small businesses who are eager to attract new customers into their stores, and reward regular customers. Today many e-commerce and subscription companies are growing very quickly through smart marketing.

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Internet eCommerce Advertising Flash 114