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Google Finally Weaving Local Strategy :: Small Business Marketing.

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Of course the Google Offers play – their answer to Groupon’s success – has been unfolding for a few weeks, and I had my doubts they would do what it would take to slow Groupon, but hey, it’s Google and you never know. All rights reserved.

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How to Say Thank You :: Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct.

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Unfortunately we didn’t specifically ask for contact information, so if you see your story here, please contact us as we have a gift for you.) I thought I would share five stories we chose from over 100 that were submitted. I hope you enjoy these then – I know we did. All rights reserved.

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Okay, I'm Creating Content How Do I Get Someone to Read It 2.

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Not only will your comment and your information be displayed, but the blogger you’re commenting on may end up following and commenting on your blog too. So make sure you publish your bio somewhere on your site so your readers get to know you. Another great way to get people to know you is to comment on other blogs. All rights reserved.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Provide pet owners with the information and education. I wanted to be able to provide pet information along with cannabis and hemp products to help their pets live better lives, so in 2015 I started VETCBD. Photo credit: Dr. Tim Shu.

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Creating Brand Ambassadors From Within

YoungUpstarts

But while most companies focus their time and money on marketing and public relations initiatives, they often forget about another factor that can help them accomplish their goals — their employees. Companies need to be consistently sharing information and boosting employee engagement (i.e. Brandon Moxam joined U.S.

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Health And Wellness Benefits At Work Are Expanding

YoungUpstarts

Conduct an informal poll in the office about health concerns, people will mention wanting to get in shape, eat better, quit smoking, and so on. And Americans have named money as their top source of stress every year since 2007.” Still unsure about adding financial wellness and money-smart incentives to your company’s health program?

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Getting Serious: The next billion-dollar market in games

VC Cafe

Books can give you information. Games can give you information, test your recall, help you practice a skill, give you feedback on how well you’re progressing, and much more besides. America’s Army pushed the first person shooter genre into the service of recruitment and public relations.

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