crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2018

From traditional advertising to social media, online review management to blogging, search engine optimization to direct mail – it’s all marketing. Without marketing, your business may as well exist in an unlit locked vault – no customers are coming in and no sales are going out. That’s pretty pervasive.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 16, 2023

Over the last decade, thought leaders and small business coaches have been on the rise. If you’re like me, you may be inundated with emails and ads for TED talks, keynote speeches and small business books from thought leaders offering to help your small business increase revenue. Thought sharing is serving.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2020

A few of the best features of Upserve include splitting items and checks, training mode for new hires, offline mode; restaurant analytics; and menu intelligence. If it’s a new service, ensure that you promote it on your social media pages, you might even like to offer some discounts to drum up more interest.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Sixty percent of small business owners and managers say their biggest human resources challenge is finding skilled talent. As you identify areas that require personnel, consider your hiring options. Part-time employees offer flexible pay and hours, but may get hired away, and can complicate your benefits and tax liabilities.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

By automating routine tasks like social media marketing and email marketing campaigns, which comes in handy especially for real estate businesses, lead generation, and customer relationship management, you can focus on more productive activities without worrying about trivial, repetitive tasks.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I intend to release one study every three months, which I'll send to journalists in the hopes of generating viral attention on social media. Next year, we are pivoting our business to focus more on helping businesses with their online visibility and reputation management. 9- Getting more active in social media.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 16, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! The Referral Engine – Teaching Your Business to Market Itself – by John Jantsch.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Thankfully, the pandemic hasn’t scared away resilient folks who want to start businesses. In fact, Americans are becoming small business owners at an accelerated clip: New filings for employer identification numbers are higher than they’ve been since 2007 , according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 31, 2015

Small businesses are always looking for improvements to help their businesses run effectively while maintaining a positive reputation in the community. In fact, some of the best tools available are created to give a bigger-business feel without breaking the bank. Social media monitoring: Perch.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 17, 2015

Small businesses are always looking for improvements to help their businesses run effectively while maintaining a positive reputation in the community. The real-time syncing capabilities and automated publishing listings take menial day-to-day tasks off a business owner’s “to do” list for good.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2021

The customer may feel that small business firms are less stable, and there is more of a corporate structure with rigid complaints procedures to follow with the big players. What impression does a new customer get when they phone your business? Business cards and flyers are important in presenting a professional public image.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2020

Is your small business equipped to weather the storm of 2020? Here are 8 business management strategies to consider this year. That has caused serious issues for business owners. Form there, add features to your site like online booking, social media integrations, and an informative blog.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 5, 2019

You can connect to a world of business opportunities from your laptop, use a wealth of online tools to manage operations, and market your brand to an audience of millions via social media (as Quire, a modern project management platform says , “creating is one thing: Letting people know about it is another story”).

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

Small businesses and young entrepreneurs are in a difficult position in the market. If you do decide to have an office space, you can further learn how to save money in business by focusing on second-hand furniture. This is one of the best cost-saving ideas for small businesses. Hire a professional.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

by Annie Tsai, author of “ The Small Business Online Marketing Handbook: Converting Online Conversations to Offline Sales “ The technology takeover is here. As a small business owner, you know you can’t fight it anymore. Work on your social life. But where do you even start? Don’t panic, though.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” I know that as small business owners and entrepreneurs, we all are time-pressed. Welcome aboard, everyone.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.

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Brandanew

JUNE 24, 2016

Social media marketing is a must for every business today. But the question is, are you spending your social media marketing dollars wisely? Once you figure out what works best for you, you can scale your program as large or as small as you need it to be. How Social Media Marketing Can Ruin Your Budget.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2020

The way how your branding is introduced will greatly impact your business’ reputation and the first impressions of the public as well. Make sure that the branding will not only introduce your business but also answer the people’s initial questions about your online learning business, leaving prospects interested.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

When you own a business, you need to do everything that you can to make it grow and thrive. There are many small businesses that have a hard time succeeding because the owner did not take the time to really establish the business within the community. Establish a Great Social Media Presence.

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Up and Running

JUNE 27, 2018

Too often, business owners are tempted to hire the crème de la crème right at the outset. The value of hiring slow: Hiring high-caliber staff early in the game may take its toll on your time, money, and other resources. The good news here is, you don’t necessarily have to hire in-house marketers.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2012

Back then, web designers were not plentiful and few people thought to hire a professional to create a site. While those days have passed for Web sites, I’m afraid I am seeing the same thing happen with regard to social media. I Hired a College Intern. Understand that your reputation is on the line.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 21, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! The Referral Engine – Teaching Your Business to Market Itself – by John Jantsch.

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Small Business Marketing Software Review Portland 66

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Social Media Marketing and Your Web Designer. Social media marketing is what makes your business run beyond your expectations. If you want to see your business grow, having access to social media. This can give you a clear idea on how have they been successful in their previous assignments.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Small businesses can’t achieve success overnight. Starting a business means having to compete against established brands on the market. One needs to hire the services of a startup marketing company to ensure that the business is able to achieve the short term goals and prepare them for the future. Define Keywords.

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Small Business Marketing Social Media SEO 100

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2022

Whether your brand is a small business just getting started or an established corporation with global ambitions, establishing a solid public relations strategy can be the key to unlocking new heights of brand awareness and company growth. Businesses hire top public relations firms to build their presence in their respective industry.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

However, there are some areas you can look to take on internally which can free up who you hire to carry out other important tasks and more technical aspects of SEO work. There is a free version of the tool, however, this is very limiting in terms of what you can do but it does still provide some value, especially for small businesses.

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SEO Technical Review Metrics Analytics 85

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2020

For your small business, here are ideas that show why being an ethical organization is a moral and practical matter. Businesses are supposed to make money” is a given. Hiring social media influencers and endorsers must also meet the standards of the FTC. Make Good on Your Promise.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. It could be more revenue, hiring clients or launching a new product or service, but every new year is an exciting time because it’s ripe with opportunity. 9- Get small businesses to improve their customer response rate.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 13, 2017

Cloud-based applications (aka “software as a service”, or SAAS ) are widely available and cover most of the needs of business owners, with very few compromises. Toss in readily available, high-speed mobile Internet and you have the perfect mix of access and apps to make any small business owner fully mobile. Customer service.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 13, 2017

Cloud-based applications (aka “software as a service”, or SAAS ) are widely available and cover most of the needs of business owners, with very few compromises. Toss in readily available, high-speed mobile Internet and you have the perfect mix of access and apps to make any small business owner fully mobile. Customer service.

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Mobile Cloud Software Review Technical Review 48

The Startup Magazine

MAY 30, 2018

If you’re a small business that wants to remain relevant, you’ll need to market your brand effectively using the most commonly used digital mediums. In an era where digital content can ruin a reputation in a manner of seconds, even the slightest misstep can dig a hole that’s difficult to get out of. Are they on social media?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 21, 2022

At least, unless you work as a freelancer or run a small business from home. It is challenging for a tiny startup to justify the cost of an employee when you are barely producing enough money to stay in business. Here are a few pointers on making sure you choose the right team for your business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2016

According to the eighth annual DNA of an Entrepreneur study by Hiscox, America’s #1 online small business insurer, the majority of millennial small business owners always thought they’d start a business one day and, according to the study’s findings, are working hard to excel in the small business world.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 7, 2023

Public relations (PR) is an essential component for any business as it plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining its reputation. Effective PR allows businesses to build strong relationships with their target audience, stakeholders, and the general public. Thanks to Lucia Zelesco, Zelesco Consulting ! #8-

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 25, 2016

If you’re looking to become an expert voice in your particular industry, you may want to consider adding LinkedIn to your social media marketing arsenal. See Also: 4 Social Media Mistakes Your Business Should Avoid. LinkedIn Small Business is a great starting point, as is their article on creating a company page.

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