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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

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. If you are in consulting, you are the business, so use a professional headshot.

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Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers

YoungUpstarts

Many entrepreneurs use the phrase “It’s not personal; it’s business” to justify keeping their customers at arm’s length. But the truth is, especially if you’re at the head of a small business, every customer interaction is personal. Today, many small businesses that wouldn’t be able to exist without technology are thriving.

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How To Begin Using Social Media In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

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. If you are in consulting, you are the business, so use a professional headshot.

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Why Every Small Business Needs Great Content

Duct Tape Marketing

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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Too Busy for Social Media Marketing Could Be Fatal

Startup Professionals Musings

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start.

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Don’t Be Too Busy for Social Media Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start. What’s the problem?

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13 Of The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (That May Not Seem Like Mistakes At All)

YoungUpstarts

To a small business owner who has a small number of customers, losing just one customer has a significant impact on organizational health. As a small business owner, of course you’re going to try to cut costs and stretch the budget wherever possible. Developing the “perfect” plan. pat yourself on the back.